In this segment, Charlie joins co-hosts Sim, Nic and Tom to discuss and review Lightning Jar Theatre's Mr. Burns, a Post-electric Play , which was shown at fortyfive downstairs earlier in the year. A return season of the production is beginning at fortyfive downstairs this week! For more information, head to fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/mr-burns-a-post-electric-play-return-season . Segment originally aired Wednesday, February 27th; produced by Tom Parry Picture courtesy of Lightning Jar ...
Apr 30, 2019•9 min
In the weeks before its Melbourne premiere, co-hosts Nicola and Tom spoke to Tyran Parke (not pictured) about his role as the director of the upcoming play Barnum: the Circus Musical . Tyran also spoke about how the musical is different from other stories of Barnum, the challenges faced by the performers, and why Todd McKenney (actually pictured) is perfect in the lead role. Barnum: the Circus Musical is playing at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre from April 27th. For more information and tickets, hea...
Apr 24, 2019•10 min
To promote his new clown-themed show Vladimir the Crow , Paul Bourke conversed with co-hosts Maria and Tom about the art of clowning, working with his brother Steve, and his future plans for the character. Vladimir the Crow has now ceased playing in Melbourne, but you can stay up-to-date with Paul via his official Facebook page . Segment originally aired Sunday, April 7th. Produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 22, 2019•12 min
Having travelled to several countries across the globe, comedian Marcus Ryan is only too keen to talk about his overseas adventures. In this segment, he talks to co-hosts Charlie and Tom about his new show Marcos , which documents his mishaps in South America; his old show Walk This Que? about his journey along the Camino Trail in Spain; and his Lights Out fundraiser. You can find out more information about Marcus on his official website , and follow his shenanigans via Facebook , Instagram , Tw...
Apr 13, 2019•10 min
In this segment, Sammy Perryman interviews comedians James Gordon and Lucy Seale – a duo better known by their collective title “Juicy” – about their new show Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Play, Right? James and Lucy are performing for two nights only as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, April 13th and 14th. For tickets and more, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/two-wrongs-don-t-make-a-play-right James is also performing as part of The Manus Island Amateur Theatrical Society...
Apr 12, 2019•10 min
Fusing the Marvel Cinematic Universe with theatrical cabaret, Phill Davies' one-man show Marveled is a production three years in the making that lovingly sends-up the world's most popular superhero franchise. Phill spoke with co-hosts Arnie, Nicola and Tom about the show's creation, his choice of venue and, naturally, his favourite Marvel movie. Marveled begins Tuesday, April 9th at Gasworks Arts Park. For more information, head to comedyfestival.com.au/index.php/2019/shows/marveled-an-original-...
Apr 07, 2019•8 min
Best known for his villainous roles in Mad Max and Mad Max: Fury Road , actor Hugh Keays-Byrne spoke exclusively to Player One 's Stefan Bradley about his iconic characters, working with George Miller and his hopes for another Mad Max movie. Recorded at Supanova Expo on April 6th, 2019. Produced by Stefan Bradley; edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 07, 2019•4 min
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 Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 07, 2019•14 min
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 it can bring winners. By the way, the 36th Green Room Awards are happening TONIGHT! You can find more infor...
Apr 01, 2019•12 min
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 to discuss how their show came about, and what audiences can expect to see. Son of a Bitch is being performed as part of the ...
Mar 27, 2019•15 min
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. For more information about the show, visit comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/here-come-the-blues Segment originally aired Wedn...
Mar 24, 2019•8 min
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 26th. For more information about the show, head to comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/little-sketch-book-of-horrors Segm...
Mar 21, 2019•9 min
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 Comedy Festival from March 25th. For more information, visit thebutterflyclub.com/show/rocky-the-third Originally ai...
Mar 17, 2019•12 min
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 originally aired Sunday, March 3rd. Produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Mar 17, 2019•14 min
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. Image courtesy of Play On . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 14, 2019•8 min
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 aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2019•8 min
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/world-problems Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Produced by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist. See omnystudio.c...
Mar 11, 2019•11 min
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. Image courtesy of Norbury Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 09, 2019•11 min
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 privacy information....
Feb 28, 2019•10 min
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 information....
Feb 24, 2019•8 min
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/ Segment original aired Wednesday, February 20th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Feb 23, 2019•9 min
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.
Feb 22, 2019•5 min
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.
Feb 20, 2019•6 min
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 anxiety. "Badass" premiered at The Toff In Town on February 10th at 7:30pm. Originally aired on February 1...
Feb 20, 2019•16 min
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 February 10th. Segment produced by Tom Parry and Marcie Di Bartolomeo, edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Photo co...
Feb 20, 2019•10 min
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, Friday 22 February, 4:30pm, Sunday 24 February, 3:00pm at Palais Theatre, St Kilda. Originally aired on Fe...
Feb 19, 2019•9 min
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 St. Fitzroy. Aired originally on Sunday February 17th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Barto...
Feb 17, 2019•18 min
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 17, 2019•9 min
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.
Feb 17, 2019•7 min
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.
Feb 10, 2019•11 min
