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Joanne Samual speaks exclusively to City Hub about her directorial debut, The Legend Of The Five

BY MARK MORELLINI oanne Samuel was one of the busiest actresses in the 70s and 80s, working on one show to the next. Her roles on hit soaps Class Of 74, The Sullivans, The Young Doctors, and Skyways just to name a few, made her a household name. Today she lives in the Blue Mountains, still works in the industry, and enjoys teaching children drama. She started performing in musical theatre at the tender age of five. Television commercials followed and a job working in a casting agency in her late teenage years led to acting jobs on Crawford’s high rating cop shows Matlock Police and Homicide. Her acting career then took off.

“I think we saw the best working on television during those years,” reminisced Samuel. “It was a golden time - it was a real emergence of the Australian voice in television and in film. It was all starting to awaken – it was fantastic!” She has many fond memories of working on Grundy’s hit soap The Young Doctors. She remembers after attending a voice-over job she returned to set 10 minutes late only to be greeted by all the cast and crew in the car park staring at their watches! “We had a flood there once and wardrobe brought out gumboots so we could walk from the studio to the wardrobe room without getting wet!” Samuel was abruptly written out of The Young Doctors when she won a role

in Mad Max as Mel Gibson’s wife. “It was awesome working with Mel! He was such a hard-working young actor who wanted all the knowledge about filmmaking he could possibly find. He was so much fun. The whole experience was great and I feel really privileged to have been part of it.” Nobody realised what a world-wide hit Mad Max would become, propelling Mel Gibson to international stardom. “I actually went to the States when the film premiered, but I just wanted to come home. It’s tough over there and I had a young daughter at that stage. It’s something that just didn’t happen for me the way it happened for Mel.” Many other roles in television and films followed including a role as Mrs Bingle the school principal on The Wiggles

Movie which she cherishes. “I loved doing that. I still have young kids coming up to me and yelling ‘Mrs Bingle! Mrs Bingle!” Samuel is currently the founder of the 3 Sister’s Youth Theatre in Katoomba and enjoys teaching children drama. “It’s something I fell into when I moved into The Blue Mountains. With drama for kids, you sit there and watch them grow and change. The community they form is just so special. I started this little theatre company because I wanted them to have the opportunity as professionally as possible. I think arts education is vital for children. It increases their confidence, their sense of self, and they can stand up, speak up, and learn to work with one another.” Continued on page 2

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themselves and they become Samuel has directed theatre closer as friends. It’s a lovely productions but made little story of redemption her feature film in that way for one directorial debut another and for the on the children’s world of course!” adventure fantasy film, The cast and The Legend Of crew spent The Five. “This six weeks film has done filming in the surprisingly beautiful Blue well in cinemas Mountains with and the many months in feedback we’re post-production, getting is that kids editing, and working Jo an really do love it. It’s d on the special effects. ne e pli Sam an age-old story of five ual. Photo: Sup “This was like making kids trying to save the world a blockbuster on an indie from an evil sorceress who’s budget, but my son Jesse is an quite mad and they go on this journey awesome producer and he pulled it of discoveries. In going through this together so well. I was blown away that dark journey they find out more about we attained what we attained with

the budget that we had. People in this industry in Australia are passionate if they’re working on your movie and they go well beyond the call of duty.” And what was it like working with a predominantly young cast? “I love working with young people. They don’t have the same inhibitions that us oldies have – but perhaps just a little bit of ego!” laughed Samuel. The talented young cast is headed by Lauren Esposito, a fine young Australian actress who moved to the US after working on Love Child and has found success, her current film Swimming For Gold screening in cinemas. “She’s fantastic! I’d love to get her back. She’s such a hardworking beautiful young actress and we were really privileged to have her.”

Samuel who has an arthouse film ready for release called Smoke Between Trees and commences filming a new film with John Jarrett next January called Who Cares Sal, paused momentarily when asked what the future holds for the Australian Film Industry. “I’m really hopeful about it and the television industry as well. I think with the internet and all the different platforms that are available it’s given us an opportunity to create content because there’s a real need for it. I know that Australians want to hear Australian stories - but we need to have a little support from the government.” THE LEGEND OF THE FIVE will be available to rent and buy September 23 on Apple TV, Fetch, Foxtel Store, Google Play, YouTube & Telstra TV Movies

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No COVID-19 support for drag performers (See p.4)

University protesters crowdfund fines BY ALLISON HORE fundraiser has been set up to help pay fines for Sydney University students and staff who were arrested while protesting funding and job cuts across the campus. Protesters gathered across the University of Sydney campus on Wednesday in opposition to government funding cuts for universities, as well as staff cutbacks at the university. In line with COVID-19 public health orders, marshals ensured that protesters gathered in groups smaller than twenty people, remained socially distanced and wore masks. Facing off with the protesters were 100 public order riot squad officers, who also maintained social distancing. Nine protesters who attended the protest were issued $1000 fines and one activist, Adam Adelpour, was arrested. Police allege the 34 year-old refused to comply with move on orders after police gave him several warnings. “The police’s decision to lay charges under COVID rules is a major escalation of the attack on the right to protest in NSW”, said Mr. Adelpour.

A HubARTS: Genesian Theatre After 65 years the beloved Genesian Theatre is moving (See p. 6 )

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Live music venues call for a lifeline reduced capacities and with higher staff overheads. This comes after the city’s live music scene had already taken a serious blow as a result of the now-reversed lock out laws.

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According to a Music NSW survey of just 47 music venues, over $70 million in earnings is estimated to have been lost in just six months. 85 percent of the surveyed venues said they predicted shut down within six to nine months if the situation has not improved.

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same purpose it was still in breach of COVID-19 separation orders. They say that Wednesday’s protests were not authorised. As of Monday, just under $6000 had been collected of the fundraiser’s $10,000 goal. All money raised from the GoFundMe will go towards paying fines, extra money collected will go towards related legal costs.

Oxford Art Factory is amongst the venues calling for a lifeline from the NSW government. Photo: Jack Toohey photography

BY ALLISON HORE ore than sixty live music venues around NSW have come together to launch a petition calling on the NSW government to provide support to the state’s live music industry. The 61 independent music venues from across New South Wales launched the petition today as part of their Save Our Stages campaign. Iconic Sydney venues which have got on board with the campaign include the 107 Projects in Redfern, The Metro Theatre, Enmore

Theatre, The Factory Theatre and the Oxford Art Factory. “Without NSW Government intervention, many of our favourite venues will soon be forced to close and with them, tens of thousands of jobs will be lost,” the venues say in their open letter. The live music industry in NSW employs an estimated 23,000 people and contributes around $3.6 billion to the state’s economy. However, COVID-19 safety measures and social distancing restrictions have led the venues to operate under

Live music venues in other states have also felt the heat from COVID-19 restrictions, however venues in Queensland and Victoria have been offered lifelines by their governments. Last week the Victorian government announced they’d be handing out $13 million in funding to live music venues to keep them afloat after months of shutdowns. In Queensland, $360,000 has been made available for 18 venues as part of the Live Music Venue support program. Venues in NSW would like to see similar support. A full list of venues behind the campaign and the petition can be found on the Save Our Stages website. CITY HUB 24 SEPTEMBER 2020

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Sydney’s summer alfresco revival

Drag forgotten in arts package BY ANTONIA MANGOS ingo Nights and Oxford Street in a post-COVID-19 world are set to be very different with Sydney’s Drag Community still facing the forefront of the current pandemic.

And, after months of only being able to perform through Instagram Live videos, and a $3000 wig of human hair newly purchased, Fantasia Towers is just one queen ready to make her comeback. Although, the certainty of gigs and live performances remain up in the air as the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt.

Sydney’s streets will open up for outdoor dining under a new proposal (photo taken before COVID-19). Photo: Wikimedia

BY ALLISON HORE his summer a number of laneways in Sydney’s CBD are set to close to traffic and open to dining as part of a plan to bring new life to the city while respecting COVID-19 restrictions. A section of Barrack Street, off George Street, would be closed, Tankstream Way and Wilmot Lane are set to become alfresco dining areas if a proposal discussed by the NSW Government and City of Sydney goes ahead. Streetside parking on busy city thoroughfares Crown St in Surry Hills and Pitt St in the city will also be transformed into outdoor eateries under the proposal. “We live in a beautiful city, with a wonderful year-long climate. And the City has spent the last decade installing high-quality street paving, supporting small bars and creating a pedestrian spine up George Street,” Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore said in an announcement on Friday. The announcement followed Friday’s 2020 Sydney Summit, where the City

of Sydney, NSW government and local businesses came together to discuss ways to revitalise the city for the upcoming summer. As the northern hemisphere summer comes to an end and Australia’s summer is right around the corner, local and state governments around the country are looking to world cities like London and New York for examples of how businesses can be allowed to better utilise outdoor space. The NSW Government and the City of Sydney also announced they will work together to look into options for COVID-19 safe outdoor events such as live music performances, outdoor dining events and food festivals. “Alongside plans for live music and later trading, we’re excited to invite you back to the city for a wonderful – and Covidsafe – summer,” said Ms. Moore. The ideas discussed in Friday’s summer will help shape policy and inform the NSW Government’s upcoming budget.

To soften the blow of the virus’ impact, Create NSW announced a package to help those in the arts sector who are struggling most. The recipients of the funding were announced in June with approximately 70 different initiatives split over four separate criteria. Out of those selected, none involve drag community projects. This lack of support has left drag queens like Fantasia Towers out of work for the good part of five months. She still recalls her last performance on the evening of March 18 at the Imperial Hotel in Erskineville and had no idea it would be her last until September. “For me to cancel my shows, and put ads out there on my own Instagram was very devastating because I didn’t want to stop performing because performing is everything to me,” Fantasia said.

KEEPING THE SCENE ALIVE ONLINE The man behind the queen is Brad Mackney, 24, who moved out to Sydney from Casino, NSW in pursuit of his passion. Mackney now works part-time as a barista and waiter at

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Sydney drag queen Fantasia Towers (Brad Mackney). Photo: Antonia Mangos

Canterbury Leagues Club in Belmore, which reopened in July. Trying to keep his drag following strong, Instagram has been his only platform to keep Fantasia alive but he admits it has not been easy. Other performers have also had to move to an online format to keep the buzz of performing alive, including online initiatives from The Universal and Stonewall which are token to Sydney’s drag scene. With some promise of work around the corner outside of Sydney, Mackney believes that the drag community has been forgotten about amidst the pandemic, but has hopes that things will return to normality soon enough. “I want Fantasia Towers to be able to come back bigger and stronger, knowing that we’re all in the same boat and can be fabulous together.”

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The killing of Darlinghurst Road BY JOHN MOYLE ot since the Green Bans and the Victoria Street wars of the ‘70s has Kings Cross faced such a powerful and existential threat to its existence. Under the cover of COVID on Friday 11th of September Iris Capital for developer Sam Arnaout lodged its second Development Application with the City of Sydney. The DA is for mixed use development and covers 18 to 32A Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point. For those familiar with the area this takes in the block from Darlinghurst Road to Barncleuth Square at the rear and extends from Blake’s Chemist to the Empire Hotel. Everything in the area, with the exception of the old Lido Hotel on Roslyn Street, will be razed and be excavated to the depth of 15 metres. Over a period of four years residents, businesses and visitors will be subjected to dust, noise, vibrations and explosions from 7am to 5pm six days a week over a four year period. “Many small business’s livelihoods will be impacted as the site utilises several small streets where several cafes, retail and restaurants are adjacent,” Carrington Brigham, Executive Chairman, Potts Point Partnership said. “The construction, noise and dust will impact them and any potential customers.” The DA was lodged without supporting documents, but a City of Sydney Spokesperson said “The notification period for the DA will commence within the next week and documentation submitted with the application will be made available online.”

Andrew Woodhouse has lived in the area for over twenty years and knows his way around development applications better than most. Commenting further on the April submission Woodhouse said “The heritage impact study is flawed, the retention of the current Bourbon is limited to tokenistic “facadism” and the amount of demolition will drive residents from their homes and force local businesses to close.” “The scheme does not satisfy council’s planning rules in terms of enhancement of heritage or summitry with its heritage conservation area or streetscape.”

The new Darlinghurst Road development threatens the existence of Kings Cross. Photo: John Moyle

Without signing the supporting documents these will most likely be similar to the ones that Iris Capital used for a spurious design competition that was covered by the City Hub on April 29th this year. That development was valued at $47.5 million while the new DA is for a project valued at $65,444,808.

HERITAGE LOST

“It will go to the City of Sydney for a planning report and will then go to the Independent Planning Committee which is made up of NSW government selected appointees,” Andrew Woodhouse, President of the Potts Point and Kings Cross Heritage and Residents Society said.

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livelihoods will be impacted

Architects Tonkinzulaikhagreer (TZG) have made much of the retention of the two 19th century arches used in the current Bourbon facade in their renditions, but this is there simply to appease those who want a nod to heritage values. The arches in any form are hollow tokenism and void of any architectural or heritage values. City Hub’s questions about this development to City of Sydney have gone unanswered at the time of writing. With the DA running for 28 days from next week there is time for objections to Matthew Girvan, City of Sydney, phone 02 9265 9333 or email dasubmissions@ cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

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THE VINYL GRAVEYARD E

arlier this year it was reported that worldwide sales of vinyl records outnumbered CDs for the first time in about 20 years. Admittedly streaming accounts for the bulk of recorded music sales but vinyl has made a remarkable comeback. It’s one of the few occasions that an old technology has been reborn and embraced by both young and old aficionados right across the globe. There was always a serious collector’s demand for rare and classic vinyl, but now that market is even bigger with numerous specialist shops and websites catering for crate diggers and the like. One question that remains however – just where do all those albums that nobody no longer loves or wants end up? Anybody who has been to an op shop, a junk shop or a bric-a-brac style antique store, in recent years, will almost certainly know. These are the graveyards of unwanted vinyl, mostly from the 60s, 70s and 80s, that somebody has donated but nobody is willing to pay even a buck. Sure you might strike it lucky and find the odd album that is both musically desirable and collectable, but for the most part you are thumbing through the cultural sins of your ancestors. The exercise is not without a certain despondency as you realise that these were once cherished albums, regularly spun on an old HMV radiogram for the delight of all the family. Reflection soon turns to depression when you find nothing of interest but the same

godforsaken albums and artists in just about every second hand shop. There are some artists that appear repeatedly in every op shop bargain bin - like James Last, Bert Kaempfert, Max Bygraves, Hugo Montenegro, Harry Belafonte, Demis Roussos, Mantovani, Liberace, Perry Como and Bing Crosby. There’s invariably an album from the Band Of The Scots Guards and multiple copies of those wretched compilation albums like Ripper, Roar and Top Of The Pops. Surprisingly Australian artists are not all that well represented, although you might pull out the odd album from Jamie Redfern, Kamhal, The Seekers or the now despised Rolf Harris. The generation of middle class Australians that bought these albums in the late 60s and 70s is rapidly expiring and it’s likely that when gran or old Uncle Bob died his album collection, along with other unwanted possessions, was consigned to the local Salvos or Vinnies. There they can sit for decades, testament to so called ‘middle of the road’ tastes from an era half a century ago. One of the largest collection of these unloved and unwanted albums was once housed at the old Gould’s bookshop at the city end of King Street in Newtown. Over the years Bob Gould’s shops had accumulated thousands of new, remainder and second hand records at his various stores. They had all been well picked over with anything decent or collectable long gone. The numerous leftovers, which featured many of the artists listed above, filled the

racks at the old King Street store – possibly the most extensive vinyl graveyard of its kind in Australia. From time to time you’ll meet crate diggers and op shop junkies who recall the moment when they found some truly amazing or collectable album, amidst the pile of easy listening dross. I’m sure it does happen but I’ll to admit I have yet to experienced my own eureka moment. Every time curiosity gets the better of you, and you flip through the rack, there’s that very faint hope that the holy grail will eventually be unearthed. In the meantime if all you find is a copy of the Currie Brothers’ Hot Stuff, be eternally grateful. Who would knock back such a groovy cover like that? CITY HUB 24 SEPTEMBER 2020

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KATIE NOONAN : Australian singer, songwriter, and pianist returns to the stage – virtually (See p.7)

GENESIAN THEATRE FINDS NEW HOME

he Genesian Theatre Company has recently announced that they will be changing locations from their iconic home of 65 years at Kent Street. The new home of the beloved theatre will be ‘one stop over the Anzac Bridge’, with a brand new theatre space in the parish hall of St Joseph’s, Rozelle by mid 2021.

The Genesian Theatre Company is an amazing little historic theatre, bringing joy to Australians for 76 years. The Genesian Theatre Company’s director, Barry Nielsen commented, “We are so pleased to have found a great new venue so close by that will be easy for our many loyal patrons to attend. We are also keen to attract locals from the Rozelle area and offer them our tradition of high quality productions at an affordable price.” The theatre is strictly following COVID-19 government health advice by halting the recommencement of performances. However, they remain optimistic for a few more performances on their Kent St stage before the big move in 2021. (RBa)

BELL SHAKESPEARE DEBATES

hat a fantastic opportunity is being offered to listen to interesting Australian figures such as Jane Caro and Peter FitzSimons discuss the relevance of Shakespeare’s plays to the contemporary world. John Bell founded Bell Shakespeare 30 years ago, and must be thrilled he has introduced “The Bard” to so many who must have thought that Shakespeare’s language was too hard to tackle. Two teams of three people each will debate “for” and “against” aspects of Shakespeare’s works. Held on various stages, beginning with the rescued Carriageworks, these debates will be viewed virtually from the comfort of your own favourite armchair, café or wherever. Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare, Peter Evans, said, “While we haven’t been able to celebrate our 30th anniversary as planned this year, it has allowed us to think of new ways to engage our audiences… We’re delighted to launch this new series to keep Shakespeare and his

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endlessly relevant words in the forefront of our minds, as profound today as they were 400 years ago.” (ID) The first debate will be held on September 24 and available to livestream at 7.30pm at www.bellshakespeare.com.au. Audiences are invited to “pay what you feel” for the event

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WHILE THERE’S SPACE BETWEEN US

t is no secret that Sydney’s creative arts sector has been hit hard by COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions on public gatherings. So it really should come as no surprise that a new photography exhibition has taken inspiration from this current moment in world history. While There’s Space Between Us is a photographic series by Sydney artist, Jasmin Simmons, which showcases the portraits and interviews of 100 individuals working in the

creative arts as they come to terms with the challenges of COVID-19 lockdown on their industry and livelihood. The portraits act as a microcosmic illustration of the profound effect COVID-19 has had on Sydney, and aims to put a face, and give voice, to some of the many individuals that make up the Arts industry. “Working in and being surrounded by people in the creative industry,” says Jasmin Simmons, “I experienced first-hand what

BY RIDA BABAR ustralian singer, songwriter, and pianist Katie Noonan is making her return to the stage – virtually. Katie has curated a program of talented artists for a monthly live stream concert, commencing on September 25 in Zac Hurren’s Rainbow Room. The upcoming streams will draw on Katie’s previous show formats, including Songs That Made Me, Songs Of The Latin Skies, The Sweetest Taboo. When asked about the most difficult aspect of creating the concert series, Katie said, “The biggest challenge has been my husband [Zac Hurren] moving from being a musician composer to an acoustic sound technician, building our studio, and learning how to engineer. “For myself, programming is what I love. It’s what I’ve done as a festival director, curator and producer for

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20 years. Dreaming up ideas and collaborating with different musicians. “I put together a year-long program of events for the last Friday of every month with a bunch of beautiful musicians who I’d love to introduce my audience to.” Katie revealed that her own inspiration for making music is “largely my family, my beautiful children and husband, my friends, this country. “Anything and everything inspires my

this abrupt ambiguity had on our emotional and cognitive health. Dealing with isolation, the loss of purpose and the uncertainty of the future is terrifying. “I hope that these moments provide you with a sense of company, and that through my lens you come to find peace in the realisation that while there is space between us now, it is just an intermission.” Oct 3-12. Gaffs Gallery, 281 Clarence St, Sydney. FREE. Info: www.gaffa.com.au

writing. I’m particularly inspired by Australian poetry, I love reading great Australian poets. I’m pretty much inspired by all creative people.” She hopes to use the upcoming concerts as a way to give audiences the feel of a ‘concert’ during the age of COVID-19. “I think we’re all desperately missing concerts. I know I am, as an artist and as an audience member. I think we’re just craving that connection, and even though it is just coming from my house into your house via the internet it really is the new normal and a legitimate way for us to connect. “I’ve only done one other live stream concert and it was amazing. Even though I was playing to an empty theatre, I knew people were watching and I had so many messages from people around the world. The audience really is limitless. I hope that my audience that’s been following me for 20 years will join me on this new journey.” Sep 25. Online streaming. $18. Tickets & Info: www.patreon.com/ katienoonan

MOVEMENTS - NO GOOD LEFT TO GIVE

outhern California’s posthardcore quintet Movements are set to release their long awaited sophomore release, No Good Left To Give, this week. With their debut record, Feel Something, being highly regarded Movements have a high bar to surpass with their second record. No Good Left To Give attempts to achieve this by diving deeper into the somber, dark and despondent tones as the band explores themes around mental health, relationships and loss. As they move in this more emotive direction lyrically the band have also introduced piano elements and subtle drum lines to in turn drive the melodic nature of the record in this direction as well. No Good Left To Give demonstrates the growth and maturation of a young band, and in that process reaffirms Movements place in the post-hardcore genre. (JA) WWW1/2

THE SECRETS WE KEEP

hat’s the likelihood that a Nazi who committed war crimes against a woman in another country 15 years earlier ends up living just two blocks away from her? That’s the chilling synopsis of this thriller, the intrigue accelerated when her obsession leads to her stalking then abducting the accused with the intention of killing him. Swedish actress Noomi Rapace gives an unsettling performance as the Romanian woman who married, relocated to America, and lived daily with the mental anguish of what happened to her all those years earlier. Audiences will feel compassion towards this woman as her actions cause disharmony within her marriage,

but the compassion may slowly shift towards the alleged war criminal as the uncertainty of his guilt builds. Is the man whom she claims, “did horrible things to women, worse than you can imagine!” guilty or have the memories of the brutal attacks in the German war camps made her delusional? Audiences will be drawn straight into this gripping tale of ‘justified’ retribution. Astute direction, stand out performances further fuelled by an atmospheric musical score compound to the suspense which leads to a shocking and unpredictable conclusion. (MMo) WWW1/2 CITY HUB 24 SEPTEMBER 2020

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