Dogshrine: Spirituality and the Mind/Body Divide

Anthony Kuiper sits down with writer and director Jai Leeworthy to talk about his upcoming show, Dogshrine. So I know Dogshrine is religious but what exactly is it saying about religion? I wonder what that means, for it to be religious… Revolving around some sort of content that is in itself to do with theology and explaining our existence. I have done a lot of investigating … Continue reading Dogshrine: Spirituality and the Mind/Body Divide

Echo: Interview with Petra Kalive

With UHT’s production of Echo opening next week, Chloe Dallas spoke to director Petra Kalive to discuss the show. The play is inspired by the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus. Could you explain the story a little? Narcissus was born a gorgeous child. His mother was told that he would grow up to live a long and healthy life as long as he never … Continue reading Echo: Interview with Petra Kalive

Echo: Interview with Sara Bolch

In the lead-up to UHT’s Echo, Jeanette Tong sat down with cast member Sara Bolch to discuss her involvement in the production and gain some insight into the show. What is Echo about, and why is it relevant? The first 10 minutes is based on Ted Hughes’ adaptation of ‘Echo and Narcissus’ – the poetry is beautiful – and a dramatised version, which had some … Continue reading Echo: Interview with Sara Bolch

Public figures in private: MUSC’s Antony & Cleopatra

In the lead up to the Melbourne University Shakespeare Company’s production of Antony & Cleopatra, Anthony Kuiper sat down with director Liam Bellman-Sharpe to discuss his adaptation of the play. Why Antony & Cleopatra? For a few reasons. It is a lesser known work but a well-known story. Everyone knows these characters and has associations with these characters. I think challenging people’s conceptions of what … Continue reading Public figures in private: MUSC’s Antony & Cleopatra