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3/2/2012 Here, In The Sugarcane
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Brigid Gallacher has put on her director's hat after recently performing in Circle Mirror Transformation at the MTC.This play examines the extraordinary ways that people deal with loss. Presented by Forty Forty Home and developed as part of the PlayWritng Australia Re-Gen development, it is playing at Studio 246, Sydney Road Brunswick until 11 February
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3/2/2012 Carnegie 18: Dreamsong
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Hurry to catch Simon Wilton in his final performances on 5 to 7 February at the Fairfax Studio. Described as an irreverent musical satire of faith , fortune and the mega- church, it is directed by BGM long time friend , Michael Gurr.
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19/1/2012 Man in The Middle
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Speaking of London, Ron Elisha's latest play about Julian Assange opened at the prestigious Theatre 503 renowned for presenting new writing which often has transferred to the West End or Broadway. Fingers crossed.
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19/1/2012 Virtually Kitty
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Yes its true!!! As reported in The Age last week, Tania Lacy's screenplay, Virtual Kitty has been snapped up by British producer, Dominic Minghella, creator of the Doc Martin series. Tania is heading for London to finesse the scipt and seal the deal.
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17/11/2011 Coranderrk:We Will Show the Country
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Jim Daly performs in this milestone work produced by Ilbijerri Theatre Company and the Minutes of Evidence Project. All performances are now sold out. Wait list tickets are available for the season at La Mama Courthouse from Nov 16 to 27.
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17/11/2011 BGM Trifecta
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BGM actors in appeared in 3 of the 4 films nominated for Best Feature Film at this year's IF Awards. Congratulations to Neil Pigot in Red Dog and Oranges and Sunshine and Chris Connelly in Face to Face
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17/11/2011 Terry Yeboah in BOXMAN
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Presented by If Theatre and Big West Festival, Boxman is a new play written by Daniel Keene for Terry. Playing at Bruce Gallery, 361 Barkly St Footscray from Nov 16 to 26. Terry plays Ringo, homeowner and survivor who is displaced from Africa and disconnected from his new address in downtown Footscray.
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3/11/2011 HELEN
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Wendy Bos stars as Helen of Troy and Nicholas Colla is Menalaus in the Frank McGuiness adaptation of the play by Euripides playing at The Alliance Francaise 51 Grey St. St Kilda (Stork Theatre) October 26 to November 13
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3/11/2011 Adam Murphy stars in Mary Poppins
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Congratulations to Adam who will play the lead role of George Banks in the Sydney production until December 3, 2011.
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13/10/2011 WHITELEY'S INCREDIBLE BLUE
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Neil Pigot gives a bravura performance in a one man show by Barry Dickins as part of The Melbourne Festival at 45 Downstairs from Thursday Oct 13 to Sun 23 Oct. Described as a hallucinatory exploration of Brett Whiteley's life and art.
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6/10/2011 TOM WREN IS ON A WINNER
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Fremantle Media has announced a big distribution deal in the UK with Digital channel ITV2 taking series one and two of WINNERS AND LOSERS.
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8/9/2011 VOICES: The Carrical Project
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Damian Hill is appearing in Voices, a theatre production about men with mental illness who live in a boarding house in Hawthorn. Described as funny, moving, poignant and inspiring, the play runs from Sept. 1 to 17. Tickets are on sale at www.candlelightproductions.com.au.
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8/9/2011 Pains of Youth
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Matt Furlani joins an exciting young cast in Martin Crimp's adaptation of Ferdinand Bruckner's play at the Tower Theatre, Sept 9- 24, 2011. Presented by The Artisan Collective, the work centres on cynical twenty-somethings as they reach dangerous extremes in their struggle to find meaning in 1923 Vienna.
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12/8/2011 Vale Rod Densley
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Vale Rod Densley, who died surrounded by loved ones on Sunday 7th August. Over his many years in the business, Rod appeared in numerous shows including Prisoner, The Sullivans, Cop Shop, Blue Heelers, Flying Doctors, Neighbours & RUSH and films such as On the Beach and Evil Angels. Rod will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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11/8/2011 Red Dog
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Catch Neil Pigot as the beloved vet in the family film which opened last weekend with 1.8m at the box office- one of the biggest launches of an Australian film.
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21/7/2011 BIG MAMA'S BOY
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Cant wait to see Steve Mouzakis and Sachin Joab in the new Australian comedy about Life, Love and Lasagna. Opening in cinemas on July 28.
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15/7/2011 Jim Daly returns to Cafe Scheherezade
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Therese Radic's play based on Arnold Zable's novel returns by popular demand to 45 downstairs from 20 August to September 2011. Jim plays Avram Zieleznikow the proprietor of the famous Ackland Street cafe which became a centre for Eastern European Jewish refugees and holocaust survivors.
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15/7/2011 Face To Face with the First Bloke, Tim Mathieson at the Lodge
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The Australian premiere of Michael Rymer's Face to Face with our Chris Connelly will be held in Canberra on July 17 followed by a reception at the Lodge. Rymer's film written by David Williamson has collected numerous international awards at various film festivals.
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7/7/2011 Helpman Awards
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Congratulations to Annie Phelan nominated as Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for her role in Do Not Go Gentle. The play also received a nomination for best play so kudos to fellow BGM actors, Terry Norris and Jan Friedl.
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4/7/2011 The Wedding Party
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Congrats to Alex Menglet and Wendy Bos for their "roles" in getting The Wedding Party 1st place in the narrative feature section of the 2011 Los Angeles Movie Awards
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23/6/2011 The Sum of Us
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Glenn Van Oosterom is impressing audiences and critics alike in his performance as Greg in David Stevens's successful play and film. Glenn is touring nationally with remaining Melbourne shows on June 30, and July 8 & 9.
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16/6/2011 Julius Caesar
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Alex Menglet is playing the title role in the Bell Shakespeare production opening in Ballarat on June 28 and touring the country until 26 November. Rebecca Bower will play the roles of Calpurnia, Lucius and Octavius.
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5/5/2011 Luke Elliot Does Porn. Cake
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This modern sex comedy by Vanessa Bates is playing now at the Beckett Theatre until May 8.
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28/4/2011 The Digger
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4 stars for this doco presented by Neil Pigot which aired on Anzac Day on Pay TV. Melinda Houston wrote in The Age, "The whole package has excellent production values: this is beautifully shot,smartly edited with an unobrusive soundtrack that makes it a pleasure to watch" She also praises Neil's particular take on the Anzac and the Digger which is described as "fascinating and instructive."
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20/4/2011 Small Time Gangsters
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Premier episodes with Jay Bowen in a recurring role aired on Tuesday 19 April at 8.30pm on MOVIE EXTRA.More information, pictures, sneak peeks and trailers can be found at http://mnc.tv/smalltimegangster.
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14/4/2011 With Bad Blood
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Congratulations to Fabio Motta who plays the lead in this short film which has been selected for screening in the Palm Spring Festival 2011 (shorts).
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7/4/2011 The Laramie Project-Ten Years Later
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Terry Camilleri can be seen in this landmark piece of theatre based on the true story of the brutal murder of a young gay student and the effects on the town of Laramie 10 years after the event. The season runs from April 27 to May 28 at Red Stitch
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31/3/2011 BAAL
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Brigid Gallacher is in a "cast of wild young things" led by Thomas M Wright in the Malthouse Theatre/STC production of Brecht's first play, BAAL directed by Simon Stone. The season runs from April 2 -April 23 at the Merlyn Theatre.
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17/3/2011 Cafe Scheherezade
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Jim Daly is performing in Therese Radic's adaptation of the much loved Arnold Zable book exploring the lives of the patrons of the famous St Kilda meeting place for Jewish refugees and survivors.Running from March 8 to April 3 at fortyfivedownstairs.
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17/3/2011 Winners and Losers
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Tom Wren and Sarah Grace are definitely winners, securing regular roles in Channel 7's new series starting on Wednesday, March 22 at 8.30pm.
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17/2/2011 The Cherry Orchard
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Please go and see Kirk Alexander in a wonderful new translation by Tom Stoppard presented by Winterfall Theatre Company at the Theatre Husk 16 1A Heidelberg Road Northcote 24 Feb-20 March 2011.
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17/2/2011 2010 Green Room Nominations
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Fingers crossed and congratulations to Adam Murphy for his nomination for Male Artist-Featured Role, The Drowsy Chaperone. Also, to Jay Bowen and Terry Yeboah for Best Ensemble- Theatre Acts of Deceit (Between Strangers)
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3/2/2011 Honey Bunny's Sagittarian Full Moon Finale
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Only 2 more nights to see Michael Wahr in a new play by Julian Hobba at Studio 2 Northcote Town Hall. Part of Midsumma Festival, the play "is a whimsical and parodic riff on war and peace; on friendship and love,set in a suburban backyard in Melbourne.."
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27/1/2011 Song of the Bleeding Throat
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Described as a preposterous confabulation and promising multiple climaxes, Neil Pigot appears as Abraham Lincoln in this new Australian play by David Tredinnick commissioned and produced by The Eleventh Hour. Thursday 27 Jan to Sat 12 February Mon to Sat 8.00 pm 170 Leicester St Fitzroy.
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27/1/2011 V returns to Australian Televison
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Catch our Jane Badler on Go every Wednesday at 8.30pm.
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20/1/2011 Don Parties On
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Frankie J Holden Has attracted rave reviews for his role as Cooley in David Williamson's sequel to Don's Party. Chris Boyd in The Australian writes, "Frankie J Holden is a magnificent Cooley sexy as hell even with emphysemia" Catch the play at the Playhouse, 8 Jan to 12 Feb.
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20/1/2011 Mr Braithwaite Has a New Boy
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Catch Iain Murton in this "twisted new comedy" by Steven Dawson now playing as part of the Midsumma Festival. See it at the Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre Crn Sydney & Glenlyon Rds Brunswick, 12 Jan - 12 Feb 2011.
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13/1/2011 Annual Lemon Scented Gum Award
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Congrats to Peter Finlay for his award for a contribution to La Mama "above and beyond all expectations". La Mama writes, "In 2010, the Award goes to Peter Finlay for his exemplary work in so many productions in recent times.... Waiting for Godot, Coranderrk: We Will Show The Country, Foxholes of the Mind, Norm and Ahmed, Cook: An Exploration, The Jerilderie Letter and many more."
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7/1/2011 Jane in Spain
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Jane Badler has returned from Canada where she completed filming the new series of V. She is now haeding off to Madrid to do publicity for V including appearing on one of Spain's top TV shows.
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16/12/2010 Congratulations to Shaun Micalef
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Shaun's work on Talkin Bout Your Generation has been recognised by a very special honour awarded by the AFI Industry Section for Outstanding Achievement in Television Screen Craft.
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9/12/2010 Chronicles of Narnia 3
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Very exciting news regarding the third instalment of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Our own Terry Norris is playing the major role of Lord Bern. Filmed in Queensland and directed by famed director Michael Apted, the movie is showing nationally.
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25/11/2010 Red Hill
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See Jim Daly alongside Ryan Kwanten in this new Australian movie from Patrick Hughes. Already attracting solid reviews, it screens nationally from November 25.
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25/11/2010 AFI Awards Nominee
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Congratulations to Julia Blake for her nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Boys Are Back in this years AFI Awards. Fingers crossed!!!
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13/10/2010 Happiness
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Terry Yeboah is performing in an ensemble of four in this unique Theatre Education Commission for Years 9 & 10 as part of the Malthouse Education program. This episodic theatre work by Maryanne Lynch deals with climate change and is structured around participation by students. Season runs from October 25 to Nov. 5 in the Tower at the Malthouse.
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7/10/2010 V returns
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Who can forget Jane Badler ingesting that rodent in the cult series of V. Fans will be overjoyed to learn that Jane is returning to V as a recurring guest star, playing the role of Diana, mother to Anna who is now the leader of the V's. Jane will appear in Season 2 currently shooting in Canada.
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30/9/2010 Mary Poppins
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Lisa Sontag is joining the ensemble cast of Mary Poppins after her successful season in The Boy from Oz.
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13/9/2010 BGM Actors Killing Time
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The 10 x 1 hour series follows the true story of Andrew Fraser's (played by David Wenham) rise defending the most infamous crims in Australia and then his ultimate downfall and imprisonment for 5 years in maximum security. The broadcast has been deferred for legal reasons connected with matters currently before the Supreme Court of Vic. So BGM actors Terry Norris, Alex Menglet, Steve Mouzakis, Jay Bowen, Peter Finlay, Steve Adams and Sharon Davis are busy killing time until show screens
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9/9/2010 SYNCOPATION
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Steve Mouzakis is acting and dancing in the Australian premiere of the American Theatre Critics Best Play. Directed by Broadway's Stephen Lloyd Helper and choreographed by Dancing with the Stars Mark Hodge, the season runs from September 8 - 26 at The Chapel, Chapel off Chapel.
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22/7/2010 Offspring
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Congratulations to Jane Harber who will be seen soon as a regular playing the role of Zara in the new series on the Ten network. Offspring is a 13 part 1 hour series from the producers of The Secret Life of Us
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9/7/2010 Hawke Telemovie
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Soon to screen on Network 10, Hawke is descibed on the 10 website as the story of Australia's messiah, his wife, his lover and the man who brought him down. Alongside Richard Roxburgh as Hawke are BGM actors, Terry Norris and Julia Blake as Mr and Mrs Hawke senior, Wendy Bos as Sue Hawke and Lliam Amor as Senator Robert Ray
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1/7/2010 "Blame" it on Michael Robinson
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Michael has switched hats to co- produce the feature, Blame with Perth based Factor 30 Films. Blame was selected to receive funding from the Melbourne International Film Festival's Premiere Fund and will screen in the 2010 Program. Blame is a taut psychological drama which deals with a violent attack on a school teacher.
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23/6/2010 Jane Badler's in the Hood!
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Jane Badler made her debut on Neighbours last night in an on-going role as saucy bad girl Dianna Marshall. Keep an eye out for Jane causing more trouble in Ramsay Street through July and August.
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17/6/2010 The Gronholm Method
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Jay Bowen is appearing in the latest Red Stitch production of The Gronholm Method which explores the question of how far would you go to get the job of your dreams. Written by Catalonian Jordi Galceran, this internationally successful Spanish play is directed by Nadia Tass. Runs from June 9 to July 10
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10/6/2010 The Wedding Party
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Opening this year's Melbourne International Film Festival is the debut feature from Amanda Jane. The cast features an impressive ensemble of Australian talent including BGM's Alex Menglett and Wendy Bos
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20/5/2010 Our Sally
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Have you seen Sally Cooper as a happy hooker in a scene stealer in I Love You Too currently showing in movie theatres around town
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3/5/2010 Congratulations - 3 Logies for Shaun Micallef!
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Shaun Micallef took home three Logie Awards last night. He won the award for Most Popular Presenter, Most Popular Light Entertainment Programme and Most Outstanding light Entertainment Programme - congratulations Shaun!
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29/4/2010 Face of Birth
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Our Kate Gorman is co-director and producer of this 1 hour doco (still in production) which explores the personal stories and journeys of women who choose to have their babies at home, Check out the teaser on You Tube channel and spread the word!!!!
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7/4/2010 Red Hill wins accolades
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Jim Daly appears in 'Red Hill', the latest offering from Executive Producer Greg McLean (who directed Wolf Creek). This micro-budget modern-day western has just gone over big at the Berlin film festival and is already a hit, having sold to Britain, America, France, Germany, Canada, Scandinavia, Israel, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Congratulations to all involved
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4/2/2010 Jane Turner in 'Holding The Man'
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Jane Turner is set to make her West End debut in the award winning adaptation of Tim Conigrave's novel 'Holding The Man'. If you're travelling to the UK this year, be sure to try and see it at Trafalgar Studios in London from April 23 - July 3.
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18/1/2010 The Chat
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Matt Parkinson and Matt Quartermaine (along with Tim Smith and Andrew Goodone) are appearing every Friday night at 8.30 at the Maori Chief Hotel in Moray St, Sth Melb. The orginal cast of MMM's "The Cage" are getting together to put their own unique spin on the events of each week, recording a comedy podcast live, and entry is FREE. If you can't make it there in person, "The Chat" is available on iTunes.
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22/12/2009 2010 is going to be a big year!
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We're looking forward to an exciting new year, and in particular we look forward to seeing:
Ian Smith in his role in "Underbelly III", Terry Norris in "Narnia III", Julia Blake in "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark", Jim Daly and Michael Wahr in "Cosi", Anne Phelan in "Dirty Dusting", Adam Murphy in
"Mary Poppins", Chris Connelly in "West Side Story", Neil Pigot in "Oranges and Sunshine", Fabio Motta and Edwina Wren in "Triple Happiness" and Jane Badler in "Needle". Shaun Micallef will bring another series of "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation" to our screens, and we look forward to seeing "Good Evening" in Melbourne. Nick Jamieson and Matt Quartermaine will be seen in their ongoing roles in "City Homicide", and Stefan Dennis and Janet Andrewartha in their ongoing roles in "Neighbours". In other news Mike Robinson is producing the feature "Blame" and Marea might even get to London to see Jane Turner in "Holding the Man" on the West End. And the year hasn't even started yet!
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12/11/2009 Shaun Micaleff talkin bout His Generation
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Showcasing his endless versatility, Shaun has just released his first CD, HIS GENERATION. Apart from covering the massive The Who's hit, Shaun plays all the roles he has ever wanted to play with 47 voices over 29 tracks ranging from Satan-obsessed Gospel singers to Oprah watching al-Qaeda operatives
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