Art Smitten

For the second time this season, cabaret artist Tash York came in to chat with the Art Smitten  team, on this occasion about her show "Adulting", which is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival until April 21st. For more information about Tash's show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/adulting Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 27th; produced by T...

Now in its 36th year, the Green Room Awards recognise the most outstanding contributions to Melbourne's theatrical community. And with  247 nominations over 62 different categories, there's also the most comprehensive! Vice-President of the Awards, Meg Upton, came to chat with co-hosts Tom and Portia about the ceremony, its past nominees, how to become a Green Room nominee, and the benefits i...

Most men would dread working with their mothers, but not comedian Felix Castaner, whose own mother Helen Breier co-stars in his new stage show Son of a Bitch . Like a modern-day version of the classic Australian sitcom Mother & Son , it sees Felix trying to deal with his “overbearing” Mum, with hilarious results.   Felix and Helen joined Art Smitten ’s Nicola and Dwight...

Co-writer and performer of the theatrical comedy Here Come The Blues , Fiannah De Rue, discusses her love of the Carlton Football Club and the messages she hopes her show will convey with Nicola, Arnie and die-hard Bombers supporter Tom.   Here Come The Blues  is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from Tuesday, March 26th at Tasma Terrace. Fo...

To promote his new show Little Sketch Book of Horrors , performer Dave Massingham – who specialises in improv comedy – spoke with co-hosts Dwight, Dini and Tom about his inspiration for the show, and what audiences can expect to see in the confines of Tasma Terrace.   Little Sketch Book of Horrors is being performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March...

Co-hosts Dwight, Dini and Tom talk to Jack Beeby, the alter-ego of drag queen Six Inches Uncut, about how he came to discover the drag scene and create TAINT Cabaret, a monthly event that walks the line between “fantasy and filth”. For more information about TAINT Cabaret, head to the official Facebook page . You can also follow Six Inches Uncut via Facebook and Twitter . Segment origi...

In a frenetic, wide-ranging chat with Art Smitten ’s Charisa and Nicola, improvisational comedian Rik Brown discusses his new scripted, one-man play Rocky the Third ; what it’s like to be a teacher of improv; his biggest comedy influences; and the many, many other shows he is partaking in. Rocky the Third will be playing at The Butterfly Club as part of the Melbourne International Come...

Creator of the experimental music series Play On , Lydia Dobbin, joins co-hosts Charlie, Aurora and Tom to discuss the merits of performing in an underground car park, and what to expect from the upcoming performances.   More information about Play On can be found on their official website and Facebook page .   Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 12th. Produced by Tom Parry.  ...

Jared Smith, Luke Martin and Jess Marshall of Lightbox Productions speak with  Art Smitten 's co-hosts Tom, Marcie, Sim and Nicola about their  Love Actually -inspired musical show  The Theory of Relativity , which has its premiere earlier this month. For more information about Lightbox Productions, visit their official website , Facebook and Instagram pages. Segment originally aire...

In preparation for International Women’s Day, co-hosts Charisa and Nicola chatted with Emma Mary Hall, the writer and director of World Problems about the philosophical crises and cultural barriers that led to her show’s creation.   Emma will be performing World Problems at fortyfivedownstairs from March 13th. For more information, head to fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/worl...

Two crew members from the theatrical group Norbury Productions, Verity Norbury and Rohan Dimsey, discuss their new comedy, The Global Citizen and the perils of working in retail with co-hosts Marcie, Sim, Tom and Nicola.   For more information about Norbury Productions, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.   Originally aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Im...

Co-hosts Luca and Fergus are given insight into the Linden Art Prize exhibition by guest Melinda Martin. The exhibition will be housed in the Linden New Art gallery until April 28th. For more information, head to lindenarts.org/exhibitions Segment originally aired February 24th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of Linden New Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In this segment, Marcie & Tom discuss Jon S. Baird's film  Stan & Ollie  – documenting the duo’s tour of the UK and Ireland – with co-hosts Arnie and Nicola. Read Tom's written review of the film here: syn.org.au/syn-reviews-stan-ollie   Originally aired Wednesday, February 20th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Technical difficulties weren’t going to stop Arnie and Nicola from interviewing Fiona Sweet, the creative director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, who spoke to Art Smitten about the opening of the National Centre of Photography and the inaugural exhibition from artist Robbie Rowlands. For more information on the exhibition, head to ballaratfoto.org/events/robbie-rowlands/  ...

Co-hosts James Karakolis and Tom Denham discuss their appreciation of audio serials, and improvise their own radio play at segment's end. Originally aired February 13th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digby and Nicola discuss 'Sex Education', a Netflix Original Series that follows Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) as he assists his peers through their sexual difficulties. Segment originally aired February 10th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola, Digby and Ben have a lovely chat with Tash York about her new cabaret "Badass" which is all about managing anxiety in every day life, and being a total badass about it. Featuring a lot of parodied pop songs, raps, hilarious true stories, improvised numbers and a whole lot of heart, "Badass" has Tash York's signature style all over it--and Tash being a total badass in the face of her anxiet...

Marcie and Tom talk to Mark Wilson, director of "Sweet Phoebe", a stageplay about a couple and a dog (with the titular name Phoebe). This adaptation, both funny and disturbing, is a study of relationships and a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the original play by acclaimed Australian playwright Michael Gow.   Currently playing at Red Stitch Theatre until March 3rd Originally aired Febr...

Viv, Fergus and Luca talk to Jarrad from the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) and his experiences as an AYO musician. In particular how AYO is collaborating with Victorian Opera in their production of Wagner’s Parsifal, where AYO musicians will be taking to the orchestra pit to provide the accompaniment to some world-renowned opera singers. Parsifal will be on Wednesday 20 February, 4:30pm,...

Viv, Fergus and Luca interview Madi, Sophie and Juan from Mad World presented by David Butler Studio and Richard Taki. Mad World transports audiences to the twisted and mad cabaret world of Klub Wonderland in WWII Berlin. A "choose your own adventure" kind of cabaret, no two experiences are the same. It has another four shows this Sunday to Wednesday 7pm at Vau d'Vile Drag Cabaret 62-70 Johnston S...

The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Salt Lake City, Utah that showcases the best new independent American movies. In this segment, Charisa, Tom and Marcie discuss highlights from the 2019 Festival, including Honey Boy , Late Night , The Farewell and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile . Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry. See om...

Marcie, Charisa and Tom discuss Cake Daddy , a queer cabaret that is all about body positivity and acceptance, as part of the 2019 Midsumma Festival. Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist and Theatre Works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcie, Tom and Fergus talk about the recent television special  Steven Universe: Change Your Mind , and the series' wider impact on culture and society. Originally aired Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. Produced and Edited by Tom Parry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcie, Digby and Tom discuss the film On the Basis of Sex , charting the journey of lawyer, and future Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she fights for equality of the sexes. On the Basis of Sex is screening in Australian cinemas nationwide. Segment originally aired Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 Edited by Tom Parry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for some youth theatre this December? Amarachi Okorom came in to chat with hosts, Hayley and Tom about the Western Edge Youth Arts (WEYA) explosive new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet , created and performed by the newly formed St Albans Edge Youth theatre project. ‘Grace For Race’. Date: Sat 8 Dec. 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM. The Bowery Theatre, St Albans. Free tickets www.bowerys...