‘First Nations: Walking in Two Worlds’ // Brisbane Festival and Screen Queensland
‘First Nations: Walking in Two Worlds’ was liminal. Suncorp Piazza was transformed as ‘First Nations: Walking in Two Worlds’ filled the arena with a mixed-medium…
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.
QSE’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ to dazzle at Roma Street Parkland
It took Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble until their twentieth year to produce a full production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’, possibly Shakespeare’s most well-known play. In case…
7 Noteworthy Aboriginal Plays or Musicals
We’re taking a moment to share and reflect on creative works that give a voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
1920s Phrases Theatre Makers Could Adopt
Every decade has some signature slang words and phrases that epitomise both the mainstream and subcultures of the time. In the theatre, creatives have their…
20 Scripts Now in the Public Domain
They say that every romance is a recreation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and every tragedy linked to ‘Macbeth’, but there is something invigorating about bringing…
‘West Side Story’ // Opera Australia, GWB Entertainment and QPAC
‘West Side Story’ was classical. Something’s coming – scratch that – something has arrived, and it is musical perfection. Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment, in…
‘The 39 Steps’ // Introspect Theatre Company
‘The 39 Steps’ was rib-tickling. Where have Introspect Theatre Company been hiding? That is the question because their debut production of ‘The 39 Steps’ is…
‘Be More Chill’ // Nicholas Joy and Britney Cawkwell
‘Be More Chill’ was dorky. With layers of dorky teenage angst, futuristic personality upgrades, and a strange fascination with overly manufactured sugar drinks, ‘Be More…
‘Animal Farm’ // shake & stir theatre co
‘Animal Farm’ was clean. ‘Animal Farm’ is not just a reflection of historical events and figures, but a forward-focused political theatre piece that makes strong…
Mastering Audition Nerves: Techniques for Overcoming Anxiety
Audition nerves are a natural part of the process, but they don't have to control your performance. By using these techniques, you can manage your anx…