Art Smitten

Having recently had his creation shared by none other than  The A.V. Club , Marin Buljan stops by the  Art Smitten studios to talk about his narrative-driven podcast, The Graduate's Cup with Liam, Christian and Tom. Segment produced by Tom Parry; edited by Liam Fallon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer and documentarian Louise Lever is preparing to release her debut film  Revolt She Said , a portrait of feminism through the ages. In this segment with co-hosts Liam, Christian and Tom, she discusses her two-year journey researching and making the documentary, where the modern feminist movement currently sits, and how she secured the participation of former Prime Minister of New Z...

In the lead-up to her cabaret show Consistency is Key – which also happens to be her solo stage debut – Morgan Dooley-Axup came to chat with Art Smitten 's Christian, Monisha and Liam about the inspiration for her show, working with her mentor Fiona Scott-Norman, and gives a performance of "Maybe This Time" by Kander & Ebb. Consistency is Key will be performing at the Butterfly Clu...

In this segment, Tom Parry chats with fellow radio producer and good friend Jack Missen, who is vision impaired, about their experiences in a blind-friendly Escape Room, known as The Owl Job . To find out more about this Escape Room, and book tickets, head to http://www.theowljob.com/ Segment produced by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the many artists appearing at this year's Ballarat International Foto Biennale, photographer and Badtjala woman Dr Fiona Foley will be showcasing her exhibition "Who Are These Strangers And Where Are They Going?" at the Ballarat Mining Exchange. Dr Foley spoke with Art Smitten co-hosts Christian, Liam and Monisha about working with fellow curator Djon Mundine, her upcoming film project a...

Playwright and creator of  Australian Realness , Zoey Dawson speaks with Hayden, Lachlan and Tom about the inspirations for her production, including her upbringing in regional Victoria and first impressions of city life. Australian Realness will be playing at the Malthouse Theatre, Southbank until September 8th. For more information, head to Zoey's official website or that of Malthouse . &nb...

The University of Melbourne's biennial arts event, MUDFEST , is happening very soon. To promote the 2019 event, co-Executive Directors Ellie Hamill and Lucy Holz came to the Art Smitten studios, where they were interviewed by our co-Executive Producer, Tom Parry. MUDFEST runs August 21st to 28th on both the Parkville and Southbank campuses of U.M. For more information, head to the UMSU or official...

As the Special Projects Coordinator with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Karl Knapp is responsible for bringing many events to the stage, including the MSO's ongoing  Films In Concert series. Karl spoke with  Art Smitten co-hosts Monisha, Christian and Tom about his work and some of the upcoming Concert performances, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ,  Skyfall ,...

Writer and author Rosemary Sorensen has headed the Bendigo Writers Festival for the past eight years. With the 2019 Festival just over a week away, we sent  Art Smitten 's co-Executive Producer, and fellow Bendigonian, Tom Parry to his old hometown for a chat with Rosemary in the iconic Capital Theatre. In their wide-ranging discussion, Rosemary and Tom talk about the history of the festival,...

Our producer Tom speaks with his  Film 101 co-hosts, Arnie Duracak and Darcy Read, about the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival, or MIFF. The three movie buffs talk about the history of the event, the highlights of this year's festival and the films they are most looking forward to, including The Farewell (pictured). MIFF's 2019 programme begins Thursday, August 1st. For more info...

In the lead up to the Emerging Writers Festival, Viv and Digby interviewed Tegan Webb about zines, the State Library, and so much more.  The Emerging Writers Festival is now over for 2019, but you can find out more information here: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/ Originally premiered on Sunday 16th June. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

FROM THE ARCHIVES! In this segment, Viv, Tom and Chirstian speak to Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley on their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show The Aspie Hour , which recently won a Green Room Award. Originally aired 2018 Sunday, March 4th, 2018. Segment produced by Christian Tsoutsouvas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FROM THE ARCHIVES! Tom and Dana chat with Sim Luttin and Paul Hodges about their art exhibition We Can Be Heroes . Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. Produced by Christian Tsoutsouvas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oz Comic-Con is a national event that takes place in Australia's five major cities every year. On June 8th, 2019, the  Art Smitten team attended the event in Melbourne, and recorded the experience for our loyal listeners. Included in this very special podcast are interviews with a cosplayer, the Doctor Who Fan Club, and author Isobelle Carmody, as well as our observations of the day. Segments...

With Melbourne’s third Series Mania festival imminent, Tom Parry spoke with Kristy Matheson, from the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) about the history of the festival, the presence of Melissa Rosenberg ( Marvel’s Jessica Jones ) at this year’s event, the unprecedented growth of television, and the Australian content being premiered. Plus, Kristy provides an update...

With the 2019 Emerging Writers Festival fast-approaching, co-hosts Arnie and Sim caught-up with Artistic Director – and former SYN presenter – Izzy Roberts-Orr about her decade-long involvement with the Festival, its colourful promotional artwork, its international connections and which poet she’d most like to have a coffee with. The Emerging Writers Festival officially begins th...

Viv, Lily and Marcie discuss Oz Comic Con 2019, prior experience of Comic Con, what is done at Comic Con, celebrities that have come to Comic Con, costumes people wear at Comic Con events, all the lovely panels and more! This year's Oz Comic Con will be from Saturday June 8th to Sunday June 9th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). You can find out more information about it at...

Lily and Viv interview Aimee Sanderson and Hayley Lawson Smith for their show Pretence, a satirical look at theatre, acting schools and competition, where two actors have come for an audition but have been given different information about the play and audition, and are left alone in a theatre. Written by Hayley, directed by Daniel Kershaw, and produced by Dramatic Pause Theatre Company, the show...

Created and developed by students at RMIT University, the inaugural Melbourne International Youth Film Festival, or MIYFF, aims to showcase short films from artists aged 25 and under. Co-hosts Charlie, Aurora and Tom spoke with two of the festival’s organisers, Alice Fairweather and Sean Roberts, to glean some insight on how films were selected for the event, and their advice for other buddi...

More of Sylvia Plath's delightful poetry. Marcie reads with Tom, "Two Lovers and a Beachcomber by the Real Sea", "The Munich Mannequins" and "Ennui".  Originally aired May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of the Poetry Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcie and Tom regale in the poetry prowess of Sylvia Plath. Marcie reads out several of these poems, "Mad Girl’s Love Song" and "Tulips". Originally aired Sunday May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of the Poetry Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sequel to Raddish and Quill's wholesome adventures, Marcie reads out Jessica Zhou's "A Lively Market Visit" with Tom. The Remarkable Quests of Raddish and Quill is a column in The University of Melbourne's publication Farrago, written by members of the Creative Literature and Writing Society's (CLAWS) committee (of which Marcie is founding president). "A Lively Market Visit" is Jessica Zho...

Catherine Holder and Pearce Hessling of production company Little Dirt Path speak to co-hosts Aurora and Tom about their interactive play Blood is Thicker Than Hummus . Catherine and Pearce's show is running at Siteworks from May 24th until June 9th. For more information, head to littledirtpath.com.au or visit their official Facebook page . Segment originally aired Wednesday, May 15th. Produced by...

In this segment, the Immigration Museum’s Lauren Ellis speaks to co-hosts Aurora and Tom about the winter exhibition Tattoo and Identity: Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Marks . The exhibition will be running from June 24th until October 6th. For more information, head to museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/whats-on/our-bodies-our-voices-our-marks   Segment originally aired Wednesday,...

Marcie and Tom talk to Sharmini Kumar about her play The Sisters; or, Galileo's Penance. Sharmini talks about the play's connection to science and religion, and its significance as a play based on the true story of Galileo's illegitimate daughters. Originally broadcasted on Sunday May 19th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of Butterfly Club See omnystudio.com/listener fo...