Backstage
Category: Feature
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Meet the Bennetts
Daniel Frederiksen and James Millar reflect on their shared character and how they relate to the famous British playwright, novelist, essayist and actor – Alan Bennett.
4 Feb 2019
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Marking time
When Mary Shepherd commandeered Alan Bennett’s Camden driveway, an unlikely 15-year friendship ensued.
30 Jan 2019
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Coffee in the Lounge
A debut to write home about
Over Genovese Coffee in the Qatar Airways MTC Lounge, Alec Steedman discusses his entry into professional theatre and the journey he took to get there.
21 Dec 2018
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The triumph of art
Over its 26-year history, Così has proven that art has the power to transform lives.
19 Dec 2018
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Empathy and apathy
Actor Dan Frederiksen discusses privilege, performance, and preventing our peers from falling through the cracks.
19 Dec 2018
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Curious Frank
Veteran comedian Frank Woodley relishes the role of Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
14 Dec 2018
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A great tragedian
Director Iain Sinclair reflects on his endless fascination with Arthur Miller’s writing.
28 Nov 2018
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Designing the 80s
Set and Costume Designer Jonathon Oxlade delves into his personal history to remember and reimagine life in 1980s Geelong.
20 Nov 2018
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In conversation with Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes – icon of film, TV and stage – shares her passion for stories that connect people.
7 Nov 2018
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Coffee in the Lounge
Zoe Terakes on staying present
Zoe Terakes tells us about her introduction to acting and the thrill of climbing into someone else’s skin on stage.
5 Sep 2018
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Bringing puppets to life in Storm Boy
4 Sep 2018
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Meet the playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer
One of Australia’s most produced and well loved playwrights brings his play The Violent Outburst That Drew Me To You to MTC’s stage.
4 Sep 2018