Musical Theatre: Is it Time for a Change in the Casting World

Kiran Gupta asks whether a change in attitude is needed when it comes to casting musical theatre in Australia. Suspension of disbelief Three words that are often thrown around on the theatre casting table or in rehearsal. The phrase basically acknowledges that a theatre audience must accept that the action on stage forms part of…

ByKiran Gupta24 December 2020

Opinion

The Rise and Resurgence of the Megamusical

Kiran Gupta explains what a megamusical is and why they have come back into fashion. Jesus Christ Superstar. Les Miserables. Phantom of the Opera. These are some of the most famous megamusicals ever. They have changed the game in the musical theatre scene, shaped so many performers and connected with so many audience members…

ByKiran Gupta12 November 2020

Review

A Drama To Remember: Dramsoc Review

Elisabeth Woodcock reviews St Andrew’s College’s Dramsoc Production. Being interested in all things crime-related and also having a passion for the performing arts means that I’m always desperate to get my hands on entertainment that involves both. I never thought that I’d be complaining about being stuck in isolation with Netflix and a blanket, but…

ByElisabeth Woodcock11 November 2020

Uncategorised

The Endless Stream of Photos: Have we taken enough?

Zoe Kemp discusses the ethics behind photography in a world where we are constantly bombarded with images both online and in our physical lives. In today’s image saturated world, one simply has to type the words ‘photojournalism 2020’ into a Google Search to be overwhelmed by photos of horrendous bushfires, a global pandemic and people…

ByZoe Kemp8 July 2020

Opinion

Turning back the clock: The Renaissance of 70s and 80s music

Kiran Gupta discusses the renaissance of 70s and 80s music and analyses the reasons for its continued success. When Queen frontman Adam Lambert recently released his new solo album, he turned more than a few heads. Gone were the days of his unashamedly flamboyant pop songs that provoked American television audiences and propelled his post-American…

ByKiran Gupta26 June 2020

Opinion

Musical Madness: The Importance of the Composer’s Mental Health

Cassidy Watts grapples with some of the challenges that performers face in dealing with their mental health as well as the need to address these issues as a matter of priority, both from a historical and current perspective. Music is one of the most important elements in everyday life, adding value in aspects of entertainment,…

ByCassidy Watts13 June 2020

Review

Monty’s COVID-19 Reading List

Monty Hannaford provides some suggestions for books to read in isolation. We are all in very different situations to what we could have envisioned at the start of the decade. However, I think a silver lining amongst the chaos is that as our pace of life has slowed, we have been presented with a unique…

ByMonty Hannaford28 April 2020

Review

Hamilton: The Musical That Changed The World

Kiran Gupta reviews the production of Hamilton he saw in London in 2019 before looking ahead to the upcoming 2021 tour of Australia. The rich harmonies of “One Day More” from Les Miserables have captivated audiences of musical theatre fanatics and casual fans alike for many decades now. But the tide has changed and now,…

ByKiran Gupta19 April 2020

Opinion

Crisis: Where Can Australia Turn Now?

Emily Tyrrell reflects on our current predicament and questions whether, as a nation, we can truly turn to our leadership at the moment. Summer in Sydney regularly feels like a dream. The feeling of driving through your suburb, singing to songs everyone knows the words to, cackling to in jokes and the taste of a…

ByEmily Tyrrell3 April 2020

Opinion

Blurring the Lines of Musical Ethics and Law

In 2013, “Blurred Lines” took the music world by storm. Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. leaped to the top of the charts with the catchy, “throwback” song and the intrigue of their provocative (and indeed, deeply misogynistic) video. But after basking in the success of a song that would last them a lifetime financially,…

ByKiran Gupta2 December 2019