"ACTORS are used to playing many different roles, no matter how far from their own personalities. But Samuel Johnson is rehearsing for a role he says contains uncanny echoes of his own life. ''I was born to play this role,''…
Two reviews in one day... not bad for a show that only runs for 4 nights. "The Memory Progressive blends dance movement with theatrical text, animated projections and a blistering score, to examine the aftermath of severe memory loss. Focusing…
There is a review of The Memory Progressive by Chloe Smethurst in The Age today: "DANCE THE MEMORY PROGRESSIVE Phantom Limbs, fortyfivedownstairs, until tomorrow THE fleeting nature of dance, which only exists in the moment of performance, owes a huge…
The Memory Progressive by Phantom Limbs opens tonight at 8pm to a full house. See more gorgeous images and information about the show on Phantom Limbs' blog. Tickets are $23/$18, and are available to purchase here.
What a fabulous, enriching and special evening our last night of Searchlight Festival was. A massive thank you to all involved in the Festival! Deborah Leiser-Moore in Cordelia, Mein Kind Deborah Leiser-Moore in Cordelia, Mein Kind Robert Reid introducing the…
A thoroughly entertaining evening of music comedy and a little mayhem. We even had freshly cooked sausages at interval! Benn Bennett and Chas Forrest. (The latter playing the drums with a broken foot.) Benn Bennett, Chas Forrest and some dancing…
Sally Smith in Director’s Cut The fortyfivedownstairs foyer as Sally Smith lead the crowd into the theatre for Director’s Cut. David Wells in Director’s Cut David Wells in Director’s Cut Sally Smith in Director’s Cut Sally Smith in Director’s Cut…
Benn Bennett and Wes Snelling in Black Bag. (Note the sparkly 'Ken Done' pants in the 3rd photo.. just luverly) Jodee Mundy, Mal Webb and Francesca Waters in Sandra Fiona Long's Tyrant with Sharks Ellie Nielson in Waiting for Isabella…
"Nature as History is a series of new photographs by Imogen Barraga Hall. Her 7th solo show, Imogen has been taking photographs since 2005 after her house tragically burnt down in rural NSW. But proving that something good can come…
Searchlight Festival opened last night to a very appreciative audience. The programme continues tonight, with a reading of Sandra Fiona Long's Tyrant with Sharks, followed by a double bill featuring Antoni Jach's Waiting for Isabella and Wes Snelling and Benn…
A heartfelt congratulations to all the 2009 Greenroom nominees. We are delighted that three productions seen at fortyfivedownstairs in 2009 have received nominations. Bryant and Frank's Once We Lived Here received 5 nominations, all in the Music Theatre section; +…
What a wonderful evening: Councilor Jetter from Melbourne City Council comes up to say a few words.
The Alexander Nettlebeck Trio played in the theatre last night. It was their first gig in their new line up, which comprised pianist Alexander Nettelbeck, bassist Jonathan Zion and drummer Simone White. "Full of life, energetic and undeniably talented, the…