Casting Christmas: Who would lead a Mrs Claus musical?
Why is there no ‘Mrs Claus the Musical’? Let us take you down an imaginary path. One in which we are casting the role of Mrs Claus in ‘Mrs Claus…
Author: Trent Sellars
Trent Sellars is a designer, educator and theatrist based in regional Queensland and freelancing as The Digital Caretaker. Trent is a co-founder of Theatre Haus and Salad Bowl Collective; occasionally reviewing, performing, or producing cultural events.
A Very Christmas Musical Streamlist
Grab your Egg-Noggs, switch on the tree lights, find an ugly Xmas shirt, and make your way through our pick of Christmas musicals you can stream from …
Another Theatre Christmas Gift List
Christmas is coming quickly… again! We’ve compiled a second theatre-related gift list to help those of you stuck for ideas - are you someone who w…
Musicals That Explore Men’s Issues
Musicals have always held a mirror to society, reflecting our joys, sorrows, challenges, and triumphs. As we acknowledge International Men's Day, we c…
‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ // THAT Production Company
‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ was factionalised. The life of an artist is the unspoken basis of almost every creative endeavour of worth. A struggle to make…
‘Elton John Tribute Show’ // Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
‘Elton John Tribute Show’ was authentic. Tribute shows are a staple of Australia’s performance industry, and during COVID they have become a great way to…
‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ // USQ School of Creative Arts
‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ was bloody. Blood-splattering special effects, abstract sets and some creative lighting transformed USQ Arts Theatre into an array of Irish locations…
‘Diana: The Musical’ // Netflix and Longacre Theatre
‘Diana: The Musical’ was opulent. Diana; a name enshrined in modern history, an icon of the 80s and 90s, a timeless figure with a story…
Kirby Lunn shows blondes have more – resilience!
Like so many in the arts industry, Kirby Lunn has seen COVID-19 shake the foundations of her career. But she won’t be defeated. Especially as…
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ // QPAC and John Frost
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ was saccharine. After a successful run at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in 2019, QPAC in association…