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Writer and actor Virginia Gay and Director Sarah Goodes discuss Cyrano’s long-awaited opening and how a little distance has allowed its playful exploration of the courage it takes to connect and how we can reimagine classic stories to shine through.
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Cyrano’s chorus is a key part of the play’s interrogation of old storytelling tropes. The three chorus members help analyse why we continue to tell old stories, and how we can tell new stories; stories for everybody.
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In co-adapting Laurinda, writer Diana Nguyen has layered multiple stories in Alice Pung's novel to expand it for a new generation. She talks to us about how this evolved during the writing process and the joy of sharing a Vietnamese story on stage.
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Anne-Louise Sarks reflects on the favourite works of her career so far.
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Alice Pung's first novel, Laurinda, is set in a prestigious, private high school. She speaks to us about the inspiration behind this choice and what she is most looking forward to about seeing her story adapted for the stage.
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Southbank Theatre’s new restaurant Miss Pearl Bar + Dining has brought a new energy to the Melbourne Arts Precinct. With a menu inspired by the vivid flavours of Asia, we meet Head Chef Sushil Aryal and Bar Manager Kristyanna Sheppard for an inside look.
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Petra Kalive and Diana Nguyen reflect on the impact of Alice Pung’s novel and why it’s imperative to continue the powerful, complex conversations the story demands about culture, class and race – this time on stage and with a twist.
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Chris Ryan chats to us about playing the brash, confident Charlie in Come Rain or Come Shine and why he is channeling his teenage-self to do so.
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Angus Grant talks to us about what drew him to Come Rain or Come Shine, including his admiration for the great jazz classics, just like his character Ray.
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Gillian Cosgriff shares what it’s like working on the new musical Come Rain or Come Shine and how its deceptive simplicity really cuts to the core.
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Tim Finn talks to us about why he found Kazuo Ishiguro’s short story irresistible and how being in the company of the Great American Songbook inspired his original songs for Come Rain or Come Shine.
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Listen back to some highlights from Anne-Louise Sarks’s insightful conversation with Sally Sara AM.
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Get to know our new Artistic Director & Co-CEO Anne-Louise Sarks before she launches her first season in September this year.
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As Costume Designer for Come Rain or Come Shine Sophie Woodward sets her sights on the iconic eras of the late 70s and early 80s. She talks to us about getting these just right, how her career took off and some of her favourite productions so far.
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Before Shiv Palekar got the role of Christopher in The Sound Inside he wasn’t sure when his next job would be. He discusses how this uncertainty connected him to the play and the focus required to perform in this powerful two-hander.