An actor, a singer and a symphony orchestra walk into a bar. What happens next is a tale full of unexpected delights, writes Julie Hosking.
Tag Archives: Joel Jackson
Features
Jackson sings a different tune
27 March 2023
Joel Jackson made his name in front of the camera and treading the boards, but nothing feels more personal than playing music. Julie Hosking catches up with the award-winning actor on the eve of a symphonic performance.
Features
Darkest hours strengthen Gay’s voice
19 February 2023
Virginia Gay found herself in forced isolation as she reworked a classic. The actor and writer tells Julie Hosking how ‘the apocalypse’ helped shape her Cyrano and reinforced the need for human connection.
Reviews
Tender and funny debut hits the mark
20 October 2022
Footy is embedded in our culture, for better or worse. Andrea Gibbs kicks a winning goal with an insightful exploration of the sport’s impact on one family, writes Claire Trolio.
Reviews
Cinematic staging raises strong Glass
5 August 2022
The Glass Menagerie is a 20th Century classic, and Black Swan’s revival more than does it justice, writes David Zampatti.
Reviews
Dreamland casts a new spell
27 January 2022
The return of Shakespeare to Kings Park offers a chance to be swept up in a vortex of comic bliss, writes Jan Hallam
