The Romeo Syndrome – The Age (09/12/94)

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The Romeo Syndrome
Entertainment Guide; Stage
STEVEN CARROLL
09 December 1994
The Age 

The evergreen story of Romeo and Juliet is being retold. STEVEN CARROLL reports.

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Life’s Pretty Tough in the Heat of the Night – The Age (13/12/94)

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Life’s Pretty Tough In The Heat Of The Night
Raymond Gill
13 December 1994
The Age

 

So you think acting’s a breeze. Not so for a hardy troupe turning on the entertainment in the Botanic Gardens, says Raymond Gill.

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From the Gods – Sunday Age (18/12/94)

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From The Gods
Agenda; From The Gods
Tom Ryan, Steven Carroll, Brian Wise
18 December 1994
Sunday Age

 

THEATRE OF THE WEEK.

`Romeo & Juliet': William Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers are now previewing, and opening on Tuesday at The Old Melbourne Observatory, in the Royal Botanic Gardens, under the direction of Glenn Elston. The most famous 60-hour whirlwind romance in history is enacted at various locations around the Observatory site, featuring a cast that includes Nadine Garner (`Class Act') as Juliet, Jack Finsterer (`Janus') as Romeo and Evelyn Krape as Juliet's Nurse. See what happens when two teenage kids disregard their parents. Bookings: 650 3504.

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Summer Pickings – The Age (23/12/94)

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Summer Pickings
Entertainment Guide; Stage Whispers
STEVEN CARROLL
23 December 1994
The Age

Also in the park, this time the Botanic Gardens, is Glenn Elston’s production of Romeo and Juliet. The play, about star-crossed lovers and appropriately staged in the gardens of the old Observatory, features Nadine Garner as Juliet and Jack Finsterer as Romeo. The other crowd favorite, Mercutio, is played by Rhys Muldoon.

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Star-lit Tragedy of Star-cross’d Lovers Succeeds – The Age (23/12/94)

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Star-lit Tragedy Of Star-cross’d Lovers Succeeds
News; Arts
LEONARD RADIC
23 December 1994
The Age

THE HOLIDAY season wouldn’t be complete without its Shakespeare under the stars. Glenn Elston pioneered the idea in 1988 with A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It was an instant hit, drawing huge and enthusiastic crowds. Continue reading →

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Charged Lessons in Sexual Harassment – Sunday Age (25/12/94)

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Charged Lessons In Sexual Harassment
Agenda; Theatre
Steven Carroll
25 December 1994
Sunday Age

`Romeo And Juliet’ by William Shakespeare, an Elston, Hocking, Woods production at the Old Melbourne Observatory. Continue reading →

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The Wright Stuff – The Age (22/01/94)

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The Wright Stuff
Saturday Extra; DIRECT ACTION
SUZY FREEMAN-GREENE
22 January 1994
The Age 

Film-maker Geoffrey Wright talks to SUZY FREEMAN-GREENE about video violence, Charger cars and life after `Romper Stomper’. Photograph by Cathryn Tremain.

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Young and Restless – The Sunday Age (24/04/94)

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Young And Restless
Agenda
Peter Wilmoth
24 April 1994
Sunday Age

Coming soon to a cinema near you: Aden Young has been labelled the Next Big Thing on the movie scene. Just don’t expect him to agree with the reviews. Continue reading →

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Catching the Newest Wave of Local Films – The Age (30/12/94)

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Catching The Newest Wave Of Local Films
Peter Galvin
30 December 1994
The Age 

The latest batch of Australian films have promising diversity but no guarantee of success, writes Peter Galvin. Continue reading →

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Footballers Find a New Skill in Reading the Play – The Age (03/03/94)

Posted on July 25, 2008 by admin

Footballers Find A New Skill In Reading The Play
MARTIN FLANAGAN
03 March 1994
The Age

The spirit of the football club that refuses to die will be celebrated at the Fitzroy Town Hall over the next three nights. Continue reading →

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