Sydney Theatre Company
The boy from western Sydney already conquered Hollywood. So what now?
Keiynan Lonsdale spent most of his 20s on back-to-back, big-budget productions. Despite his success, he knew something was missing.
- Bronte Gossling
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The value of fighting injustice through art
Ignorance is bliss, says actor Keiynan Lonsdale, but his starring role in Sydney Theatre Company's The Normal Heart has given him a newfound appreciation of the nuances of speaking truth to power.
‘What a great and holy thing’: Roxburgh on what the world needs right now
Captivating and convivial, Richard Roxburgh talks over lunch about why he wants his new play to bring rowdy roars of laughter from the audience.
- Katrina Strickland
Todd McKenney’s advice for the next Aussie biopic star
Having played the late Peter Allen in a staggering 1076 performances of The Boy from Oz, McKenney knows the pressure of taking on a national treasure.
- Andrew Hornery
It was the most-watched TV series in 1988. Now this Australian classic is hitting the stage
A young Kate Mulvany was so captivated by The Shiralee, starring Bryan Brown and Rebecca Smart, it had the coveted “do not ever tape over” sticker on the videotape.
- Louise Rugendyke
Top 10 things to do in Melbourne to put a spring in your step
From art exhibitions to literary talks and jazz, there’s plenty to keep you busy this spring.
- Sonia Nair
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Sculpture by the Sea finds lifeline after flagging funding shortfall
A major corporate sponsor has stepped in after federal Arts Minister Tony Burke ruled out federal funding for the event.
- Linda Morris
They’d emailed for months. Then Mark flew to NZ to see if they had ‘something real’
After working together in a play, actors Mark Winter and Geraldine Hakewill fell in love. Since then, they’ve ridden a roller coaster – and come full circle.
- Katie Cunningham
‘A risk to society’: The next-gen stars tapping into the dark heart of The Talented Mr Ripley
Patricia Highsmith’s antihero has gripped readers for 70 years, now he is in the hands of a Heartbreak High star.
- Lenny Ann Low
‘I’m glad I’m starting again’: Eryn Jean Norvill on finding herself at 40
The acclaimed stage actor says a pivot to TV and a move to London are revitalising her after some challenging roles - both on and off the stage.
- Jane Rocca