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HEART THY NEIGHBOUR ‘Brief Encounter’
● Noel Coward ■ Brief Encounter is one of those films that everyone knows and for which most people have a soft spot, so it's not surprising that it has done a full creative circle from play to film to play. Originally penned by the great English wit, writer and composer Noel Coward as the play Still Life, it came to worldwide prominence when filmmaker David Lean adapted it for film and it became the 1945 classic Brief Encounter starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. Nearly 70 years later Melbourne is about to welcome a stage version of Brief Encounter as one of the highlights of the 2013 Melbourne Festival. It's being brought to Melbourne by English theatre company Kneehigh, a touring company based in Cornwall. While this production is an English one, there is a nice cross-cultural influence with Australian actors Michelle Nightingale taking the lead role of Laura, and Kate Cheel playing the secondary role of Beryl. They are joined by actors Annette McLaughlin, Damon Daunno and Joseph Alessi for the 2010 Broadway production, as well as Scottish film and television actor Jim Sturgeon, with Dave Brown and James Gow completing the cast. One of the things lovers of the film Brief Encounter enjoy is the chance to visit a bygone era of romance on the big screen, as our married woman Laura finds herself attracted to Dr Alec Harvey in the prosaic surrounds of a railway station tearoom. For director Emma Rice, this is a labour of love. "I love romance and I also love fairy tales. Noel Coward wrote a play about an affair - not a sordid affair but a love affair, an impossible affair, a painful affair that became an unacceptable affair. It's written with such empathy, such observation and such tender agony," she said. All these emotions are caught in the new production, and Melbourne Festival Creative Director Josephine Ridge is convinced that Brief Encounter will be a 2013 festival hit. "I love this company and am thrilled that we are presenting them to Melbourne audiences for the first time this year - Brief Encounter will warm your heart, make you laugh, cry and cause you to remember again the magic of a good story, imaginatively and beautifully told," Josephine commented. As an extra treat, on Saturday October 19 at 7pm there will be a free screening of the famous Brief Encounter film in Federation Square. Older readers may recall the famous story of Noel Coward visiting Melbourne and being asked by a keen reporter on a grey Melbourne day if he had any words for the Melbourne Sun? "Shine, dear boy, shine!' was the reputed reply. I think Coward would be delighted that one of his major works is coming down under to remind us what a talent he had for penning a good story to enthrall an audience. Wednesday, October 9 - Sunday, October 22 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne. Bookings: www.melbournefestival.com.au or Ticketek 1-300 795 012. - Julie Houghton
By CHERYL THREADGOLD
● Greg Pandelidis and Arta Mucaj in Heart Thy Neighbour, being presented from September 18-27 at the Sketch and Tulip in North Melbourne. Photo: Sarah Walker ■ ReAction Theatre presents the premiere of Camilla Maxwell’s new comedy, Heart Thy Neighbour from September 18-27, as part of the 2013 Melbourne Fringe Festival. In Heart Thy Neighbour, we meet Eliza, Doug, Rossco, Sarina and the new guy in the street, Fitzo, and unearth what really goes on in suburban Australia. Are your friends really your enemies? Are your enemies your friends? Or are they simply your neighbours? It is said the audience will feel surprised to find themselves frighteningly comfortable with the goings-on at Doug’s barbie. ReAction Theatre is thrilled to have on board a stellar cast for this comedy, including veteran Australian actor Greg Pandelidis, and relative newcomer to Australian shores, Kosovan actor Arta Mucaj, former actor and artistic advisor for nine years at the National Theatre of Kosovo. Camilla Maxwell is an Australian-born writer currently living in New York, where she is working on a number of projects. Artistic Director Louise Howlett says she and Camilla have a powerful collaborative relationship. “She is hugely talented and has a terrific knack for creating original characters.” One of ReAction Theatre's main aims is to nurture and support young and unique Australian talent. “We are relishing the opportunity to work with Camilla again,” says Howlett. Performance dates and times: September 18-22, 25-27 at 7.30pm. Venue: Sketch and Tulip, 364 Victoria Street, North Melbourne Duration: 60 minutes Tickets: $20 full price, $15 Preview. Bookings: melbournefringe.com.au or call 9660 9666.
New kids TV boss
■ Deirdre Brennan, one of the television industry’s most experienced executives, has been appointed ABC’s Controller Children’s TV. Brennan will take up her new role in the new year. Her career has included roles at MTV Networks and the ABC. She joined BBC Worldwide from Nickelodeon Australia, where she was Director of Programming from 2007 to 2010. She is currently Director of Content Australia and New Zealand for BBC Worldwide which she joined in 2010. Brennan was responsible for the ongoing performance and development of the linear channel portfolio – UKTV, UKTV NZ, BBC Knowledge, BBC Knowledge NZ and CBeebies - as well as managing local operations for BBC World News. “My three years experience at BBC Worldwide has been invaluable, but I am excited about the opportunity to return to ABC TV as Controller Children’s, an area of content that I hold a deep passion for.”
‘Winter Words’
● Christopher Busietta ■ Young expatriate Australian tenor Christopher Busietta is back briefly from Germany and decided to celebrate his temporary homecoming with a concert. Joining this talented young tenor is one of the best young pianists in Australian, Amir Farid, who will accompany Christopher in a concert called Winter Words - A Celebration of Verdi, Wagner and Britten on Sunday, September 1 at 3pm at St Martin's Anglican Church, 27 Cromwell Rd South Yarra. Christopher started his international career by winning the German Australian Opera Grant in 2009, which took him to work for a year at the Staatstheater Wiesbaden, where he still appears alongside his other operatic work at Theater Augsburg. He has returned to Melbourne between seasons and was delighted to catch up with his old mate Amir from the acclaimed Benaud Trio to perform this 70-minute recital. Christopher wanted to celebrate the roles and songs that he has been singing in German theatres over the past few years, as well as arias he will be singing as tenor soloist in the next season when he returns to Germany in September. With 2013 being the 200th anniversaries of birth of Verdi and Wagner, and the 100 years since English composer Benjamin Britten's birth, Christopher has programmed arias from Verdi's Rigoletto, Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander and the Britten song cycle Winter Words. This concert promises to be a treat for lovers of these greats of the classical vocal world. Tickets can be booked at www.trybooking.com.59604. - Julie Houghton
● Amir Farid
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Diana Trask in Melbourne ■ Country music legend Diana Trask will perform shows in Melbourne and country Victoria. Diana's first concert will be on Sunday,September 29 at the Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading, commencing 2pm. Her next Melbourne show is scheduled for the Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday, October 16 at 1pm. Country concerts include Warburton on Sunday, September 15 and Shepparton on Saturday, October 5. A new CD, Daughter of Australia, will be released in September. More info at www.dianatrask.com
Adam now with ABC ■ Adam Brand has signed a new recording deal with ABC Music. Adam is one of Australian country music's biggest stars, a winner of 12 Golden Guitar awards and has had five number one ARIA country albums to his name. In 2009 he won the Channel 7 Dancing With The Stars competition. He later marred his on-screen dance partner Jade Hatcher, only to separate two years later.
Keith’s new album ■ Keith Urban’s much anticipated sveneth album will be released to the world on Tuesday, September 10. Titled Fuse, it is his first CD in nearly three years. The associated merchandise is already being flogged. The T- shirt and autographed album bundle have sold out according to the www.keithurban.net/fuse website.
Daniel bcak in Australia? ■ Fans of Irish superstar Daniel O'Donnell will be eagerly awaiting news of his Australian tour plans for 2014. Previously, Daniel has performed concerts every two years both here and New Zealand. Daniel’s wife, Majella, recently disclosed she had breast cancer resulting in surgery. This might determine future tours. - Rob Foenander ● Rob McCasker is a new addition to the 3BA/Power FM's creative department. Rob has worked for a number of Austereo stations and for five years he was Program Director for Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast
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Wednesday, August 28 ■ Singer Shania Twain (Eileen Edwards) is 48. Donald O’Connor was born in 1925. He died aged 78 in 2003. English actor Windsor Davies (It Ain’t Half Hot Mum) was born in London in 1930 (83). Australian surfer and TV sports presenter Mark Warren was born in 1953 (60).
Return to fulltime radio
● Last week’s Melbourne Observer ■ A Melbourne Observer reader has questioned the frontpage headline in last week’s edition: ‘3AW Slumps’. The headline and report were accurate, and reflect 3AW’s diminishing ratings, in Survey No 5 of 2011, 2012 and 2013. Reader ‘Brian Melbourne’ called for a front-page correction of the Observer’s report: “The front page banner headline on this week's Melbourne Observer - ‘3AW Slumps’ - is incredibly misleading. “I have read the full ratings carefully and the facts just don't support such a headline. “3AW's share went from 12.8 per cent to 13.5 per cent. Unless you can 'slump' upwards your headline is wrong. “I believe you should make a prominent (page one) correction in next week's paper. “I would certainly appreciate a reply to this feedback. I am a regular reader. “Sincerely, Brian Melbourne, brianmelbourne3000 @ hotmail.com ■ ‘Brian Melbourne’ failed to supply a street address or telephone number for verification.
Editor replies ■ Observer Editor Ash Long replied immediately: “3AW has slumped with the Neil Mitchell program now running second behind 774 ABC; the afternoon program with Denis Walter falling into
2011 2012 2013 19.0 19.1 19.4 ▲ 16.6 18.1 14.2 ▼ 12.3 10.9 9.6 ▼ 12.0 12.6 11.6 ▼ 14.4 14.2 12.4 ▼ 15.3 15.4 13.5 ▼ 13.7 13.8 12.0 ▼ Survey No 5, 2011-12-13 Nielsen, Commercial Radio Australia
single rating figures, losing first place to Gold; and the Nightline program also losing its premium place to 774 ABC. “The Nightline program is having the worst year it has experienced in quite some time. “The overnight 3AW program, once also market leader, is now following the ABC. “This is a major slump from their performance 12 months ago, and two years ago. “No correction is required by us,” said Ash Long.
Ratings drop across group
● Clark Forbes ■ Audience figures are dropping significantly across the Fairfax Radio Network which operates 3AW and its sister stations, with programming under ths supervision of National Content Director, Clark Forbes. In Melbourne, Magic 1278 figures have dropped from
5.7 per cent (2011), to 5.2 per cent (2012) to 4.6 per cent (2013). These figures are the Monday-Sunday 5.30am-Midnight audience measures, in Survey No 5 of each year. Sydney sister station 2UE has dropped from 6.3, to 5.3, to 4.8. The 2UE breakfast program, now hosted by Ian Dickson and Sarah Morice, continues to drop: 6.3, to 4.4, to 3.4. The 2UE morning program, now presented by Paul Murray from the Fairfax newsroom in Sydney, continues to drop: 5.7, to 4.4, to 4.0.
Figures fall network wide ■ The ratings slide has also affected Fairfax sister station 6PR in Perth. 6PR has dropped from 11.1 (2011), 10.2 (2012), to 8.2 (2013). During the three-year comparison, Graham Mott has left as Fairfax Radio General Manager, to be replaced by Adam Lang. Respected radio manager David McDonald was also forced out of his position as Manager at Brisbane stations 4BC and 4BH. Morale at Fairfax radio stations is reported by staff to be at an all-time low. As a cost-cutting measure, presenters have been removed from private offices, and told to share ‘hot desks’.
● Chris Rieger ■ Chris Rieger is now back in full-time commercial radio, reports Greg Newman of Jocks Journal. Chris been appointed as a Creative Writer/On Air Floater at K-Rock and Bay FM in Geelong. In recent years Chris has been working at River 94.9 as a casual newsreader/announcer and prior to that he was working in the news room for ARN in Brisbane for 4KQ and 97.3.
Norminated
■ Indearts presenter John Harding has been nominated for the ‘Community Broadcaster of The Year" Deadly Award’. John has been broadcasting on 3CR for two years. Indearts is on air every Tuesday from 10am-11am, presenting an indigenous point of view on current affairs, the arts and music.
● John Harding Melbourne
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On This Day Thursday, August 29
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■ Actress Ingrid Bergman was born in Sweden in 1915. She died aged 67 in 1982. British director Sir Richard Attenborough was born in England in 1923 (90). American actor Elliott Gould was born in 1938 (75). Singer Michael Jackson: born 1958.
■ Actor Fred MacMurray was born in 1908. The My Three Sons chacter died aged 83 in 1991. Actress Joan Blondell was born in New York in 1909. She died aged 78 in 1979. Actor Timothy Bottoms was born in 1951 (62). US actress Cameron Diaz.
■ South Melbourne football legend Bob Pratt was born on this day. US musician and comic actor Buddy Hackett was born in 1924. He died aged 78 in 2003. American actor James Coburn was born in 1928. Died aged 74.
■ Happy birthday Madi. Canadian actress Yvonne de Carlo was born in 1922. She died 84 in 2007. Boxer Rocky Marciano was born in 1923. He died aged 45 in 1969. Country singer Conway Twitty was born in 1933. He died aged 59 (1993).
■ Winemaker Wolf Blass is 79. Entertainer Ernie Sigley was born in Footscray in 1938 (75). Australian singersongwriter Ted Mulry was born in 1949. He died aged 51 in 2001. Tennis player Jimmy Connors was born in 1952. He is 61.
■ American actor Alan Ladd was born in 1913. He died aged 50 in 1964. Horse trainer T J Smith was born in 1918. He died aged 79 in 1998. British actress Pauline Collins was born in 1940 (73). Actor Charlie Sheen (Carlos Estevez) was born in 1965 (48).
Thanks to GREG NEWMAN of the Birthday Bulletin for assistance with birthday and anniversary dates. Find out more at www.birthdaybulletin.com.au
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Neighbours ■ 6.30pm. Weeknights. Eleven ■ Monday, September 2. Hudson is taken in for questioning; Amber can't give up on Joshua; Lucas can't handle the guilt. ■ Tuesday, September 3. Lucas is in the police spotlight; Sonya and Toadie reel over Lucas's betrayal; Callum is rejected by Josie. ■ Wednesday, September 4. Mason goes out on a limb to protect Lucas; Terese discovers Imogen's terrible secret; Susan finds an unlikely saviour for the old student radio station. ■ Thursday, September 5. Mason shocks Kate with a suggestion for their future; Karl fears that Georgia is not coping; Joshua tries to get Erinsborough involved in a treasure hunt. ■ Friday, September 6. The treasure hunt is underway; Sonya's attempt to protect Toadie backfires; Kate realises Mason's serious about having a baby; Mason finally cracks the password to Robbo's laptop.
Home and Away ■ Monday, September 2. Zac is unsure about Hannah's claims and heads to the Sanctuary Lodge. Things look dire for Casey, and Chris makes waves at Irene's. ■ Tuesday, September 3. Tamara wants to help Casey, but old feelings keep resurfacing. Brax receives some devastating news. And Irene lays down the law with Chris. ■ Wednesday, September 4. Now that Brax knows who's responsible for Casey's accident, he needs to decide on payback. Plus, time is running out for Pippa who desperately needs her treatment. ■ Thursday, September 5. Double Episode. Details yet to be announced.
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Singer Linda Ronstadt says she “can not sing a note”, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Former Prisoner top dog Val Lehman (who played Bea Smith) won Today Tonight publicity last week for her role in Grease The Musical which has opend in Brisbane. It is due to open in Melbourne in the New Year.
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Liam Burrows will be appearing at the Copa International, 139 Smith St, Fitzroy, at 1pm on Father's Day (Sunday, September 1) - backed by the B# Big Band, advises Jack Strom.
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A concert to celebrate the Royal Aus tralian Air Force Band’s 90th anniversary was held last Sunday (Aug. 25) at the Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre. A speech was delivered by Group Captain Anthony Checker, Commandant RAAF College.
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Bendigo has a new media business that is billing itself as ‘Bendigo IPTV’. TV programs can be viewed on the internet and through Telstra T-Box.
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Julie Harris, the Broadway actor who won six Tony awards, has died at age 87.
Tommy Tiernan will play the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, on Thursday, October 24. Tickets through Ticketmaster.
■ The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this week announced its 2014 Season and is calling on music lovers to join the Orchestra for a year that showcases a variety of music. The MSO is making performances accessible to more people than ever before, introducing two new seating reserves for concerts held in Hamer Hall and the Melbourne Town Hall. Adult single ticket prices in 2014 will now start from $20 in the Melbourne Town Hall and $25 in Hamer Hall. “Making our music accessible to everyone who wants to hear it is one of our most important goals,” said Managing Director André Gremillet. “We strongly believe that price shouldn’t be an obstacle to people experiencing the MSO. “We hope these new pricing reserves will allow more Victorians to come and experience the unforgettable passion and excitement that comes from witnessing the MSO in partnership with the world’s greatest conductors and soloists.” In 2014 the MSO will begin a multi-year cycle of Gustav Mahler’s symphonies, under the baton of Chief Conductor Sir Andrew Davis. The journey will begin will Mahler Symphony No.1 in July and his Second Symphony, the Resurrection, in November. The 2014 Season will also see Sir Andrew and the MSO perform some of the most compelling orchestral music of all time by Strauss, Beethoven and Berlioz. Under his baton the Orchestra will also continue to pay homage to Australia’s own Percy Grainger and will begin an exploration the music of Charles Ives. “I first conducted the MSO in 2009, and the musicians captured my heart right away. Now, as Chief Conductor, I want to capture the hearts of our audience as well,” Sir Andrew continued. The MSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Diego Matheuz will celebrate the official opening of the new concert season with an opening night gala on Saturday, March 28. This event will combine two of the world’s most charismatic musicians – the dynamic Matheuz and Korean-born pianist Joyce Yang in a program from Borodin, Rachmaninov and Sibelius.
Carollne voices ads
■ Actress Caroline Craig has taken the professionally brave step of voicing election ads for the CFMEU - the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union. Craig was best known for her role in Blue Heelers, and the voice of the Underbelly series. In the past Paul Cronin and John Stanton voiced Lib ads.
● Caroline Craig
Leigh Matthews at Plaza
● Percy Grainger “I love all the pieces in Pops, Sidney Myer this program, but I have a Music Bowl and Educaspecial feeling for Sibelius’ tion Week. Symphony No.2 because I In November, at conhave played it many times certs to be held at Hamer as an orchestral musician Hall and Costa Hall in but have never conducted Geelong, the MSO will it. say farewell to its concert“It is an amazing, fresh master Wilma Smith afand transparent piece ter an 11-year partnership. which is incredibly power“Wilma’s musicianful,” Matheuz said. ship, deep integrity and Matheuz will also con- charisma have made her duct works by Shos- one of the most beloved and takovich, Beethoven and respected musicians in Tchaikovsky, in March Australia and the MSO and September. is fortunate to have had her In a boost to its concert as Concertmaster for over series at the Melbourne a decade,” said André Town Hall, the MSO will Gremillet. be joined by actor, comThe 2014 Season will poser and comedian Eddie see many of the world’s Perfect who will present great artists coming to perfour programs of popular form with the MSO, from classics in the Melbourne musicians who have perTown Hall Proms. formed in Melbourne Perfect will introduce regularly in recent years, pieces from the stage and such as violinists Frank guide the audience through Peter Zimmermann and the music with his unique James Ehnes and conbrand of humour and in- ductor Jakub Hruša, to sight. artists making their first "The MSO is a Mel- appearance with the MSO bourne institution, and the including two of the most Town Hall Proms offer poetic pianists of today, a unique and exciting op- Yefim Bronfman and portunity for Mel- Emanuel Ax and three burnians to experience remarkable young artists – great classical music in the Scottish violinist Nicola heart of our home town. Benedetti, Canadian “I expect the conversa- soprano Erin Wall and tions to be lively, the mu- Palestinian pianist sic inspiring and the atmo- Saleem Abboud sphere refreshingly re- Ashkar. laxed. It will be warm, inSome of Australia’s viting, inclusive, fun and, biggest musical exports inof course there will be cluding Piers Lane, Ray bloody good music, played Chen, James Morrison by bloody world class Aus- and Elizabeth Wallfisch tralian musicians.” will join the Orchestra The MSO’s Patricia throughout the season as Riordan Associate will fellow Australian Conductor, Benjamin artists Richard Tognetti, Northey will conduct two Kristian Winther, of the Town Hall Proms Emma Matthews, concerts as well as leading Jayson Gillham, Anthe Orchestra through drea Lam, Katerina performances included in Nazarova, Caroline the Masters Series, MSO Almonte .
● Melbourne showbiz identity Brian Hickey was compere at Werribee Plaza Shopping Centre at the weekend to help AFL foty legend Leigh Matthews launch his autobiography.
Billy at Deni Ute Muster ■ Footy Show legend Billy Brownless has been welcomed to the Deni Ute Muster family. Billy’s career spans playing AFL for the Geelong Football Club, panellist duties on The Footy Show and being co-host of The Rush Hour on Triple M. “A country boy at heart I’m really looking forward to getting in the ute and getting to Deni,”Billy said He was born and bred in the Riverina having played his first football game for neighbouring town Jerilderie. During the Festival weekend Billy will be hosting competition winners in the VIP area, announcing the winners of prestigious driving events and attending the World Record Blue Singlet Count. The 15th Anniversary Deni Ute Muster will be held on Fri-Sat, October 4-5. Tickets can be purchased online at www. deniutemuster.com.au or www.ticketek.com
● Billy Brownless
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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Blu-Rays and DVDs
● Legendary Academy award winning screen veteran Robert Redford leads an all-star-cast in another compelling edge-of-yourseat thrill ride in The Company You Keep, one of the best releases of the year. FILM: THE COMPANY YOU KEEP: Genre: Thriller. Cast: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Stanley Tucci, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Chris Cooper, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Elliott. Year: 2012. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 125 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **** Verdict: Compelling thriller of a former Underground Vietnam war activist of over 30 years before and still on the F.B.I. wanted list who goes on the run again when a journalist discovers his true identity. This is good solid political cat & mouse game and one of the best films that Robert Redford, as director and star, has brought to the screen in a long time. With wonderful plots twists and plenty of excitement, this is driven by an intelligent screenplay, superb direction by the legendary Redford and the top notch cast that are all bang-on the mark, all certain to have you on the edge of your set from beginning to end. Don't miss this one! FILM: RUST AND BONE: Genre: Drama/Romance. Cast: Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Armand Verdure. Year: 2012. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 120 Minutes. Format: DVD. Stars: **** Verdict: Enthralling drama of a troubled young man and his son who move in with his sister and her husband as a family. He soon meets Stephanie, a sea-world trainer who falls into tragic despair, and throughout time, their affection grows deeper through the tragic and troubled events. Both harsh and touching the story unfolds at a beautifully absorbing pace and totally believable performances by the leading actors, making it a captivating and unforgettable experiences. FILM: OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN: Genre: Action/Thriller. Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett. Year: 2012. Rating: MA15+. Running Time: 120 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: **1/2 Verdict: There's nothing really new here as we follow a former Presidential guard who finds himself back inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack and sets about to rescue the President. 20 years ago this would have been a good vehicle for Bruce Willis' John McClane character from Die Hard, but be assured, Die Hard it isn't. The violence is pretty full on, the action fast and the pyrotechnics and special effects very impressive, but what starts out good, soon spirals into nothing more than a time filling action pot-boiler that we've seen too many times before, only better! It's Under Siege and Die Hard rolled into one but set in the White House. FILM: MAMA: Genre: Horror/Thriller. Cast: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier. Year: 2013. Rating: M. Running Time: 100 Minutes. Format: DVD and BLU-RAY. Stars: *** Verdict: A young couple are faced with the challenge of raising two young girls that were left alone in a forest for five years following a family tragedy, but what is soon apparent, is that they were far from alone. This is a genuinely creepy little ghost story that relies more on imagination than the usual current day visual display of movie gore-fest thrills, and to say any more would be a spoiler. Fine cast, direction and atmosphere bring it all together overall, making it a surprisingly affective nail-biter without offending or leaving a sickening feeling.
FILMS OF PARK CHAN-WOOK ■ Stoker (MA). 99 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas on August 29. Having proved to be a sell-out hit at this year's Melbourne Film Festival, as well as a critical success in the UK and US when released way back in March, the brooding Stoker finally receives a cinema release here in Australia, and all I can say is it is about time. The English-language debut of famed South Korean director Park Chan-wook, who seduced and bruised audiences around the world with outstanding fare such as Sympathy For Mr Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003), and Thirst (2009), makes a confident transition from homeland to Hollywood, and the biggest and brightest surprise is that Stoker has his individual stamp on each frame, both in style and tone. The story centres on India (Mia Wasikowska), a teenager coming of age who is shocked by the sudden death of her father (Dermot Mulroney), killed in a car accident. Her mother Evelyn (Nicole Kidman) remains rather cold to the news, and even seems distant during the funeral. It is here Mia meets Uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), a relative she never knew existed. Eccentric to say the least, Charlie starts to burrow his way into the broken family's life, but he seems to show a deep obsession towards India inparticular, leading to a strange relationship that will send the young woman down a startlingly revelatory path indeed. With an interesting script from actor Wentworth Miller (Prison Break TV series), which seems to be a com-
bination of European Grimm Tales and Southern Gothic, he forms characters and subject matter that has fascinated Chan-wook in his previous films. While the screenplay is strong enough to stand tall in its own right, it allows this world-class film-maker to flourish in his own unmistakable way, with a symbolic use of colour, patterns, composition, and light (with the help of his regular cinematogropher Chung-hoon Chung) that is beautiful yet also unsettling and full of dread. Performances are all perfectly in tune with the material. Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland / Lawless) seems to be cornering the market on the role of the young, pale, odd outsider (the new Evan Rachel Wood?), but her deathly qualities are well-used here, as is Kidman, whose icy persona proves quite unnerving. Jacki Weaver is effective in a small role, while Mulroney (Copycat / About Schmidt) and Ralph Brown (Withnail And I / Alien 3) do well with very limited screen time. The stand out however is Matthew Goode (Match Point / Watchmen), who gives probably his best performance to date. His mix of exuberant charm and dangerous intensity is skilfully balanced throughout, making Charlie a memorable character. Stoker will not be a film for everyone, but those willing to embrace its dark, stylishly composed plot and even darker sense of humour, will discover not only a film of high cinematic worth, but also a film-maker whose personal vision and bold, original approach makes him one of the best directors working today.
● Park Chan-wook and Nicole Kidman on the set of Stoker. ■ J.S.A : Joint Security Area Fruit Chan), Chan-wook's is the (MA)(2000). 120 minutes. ****. wildest (and most graphic) of the three. Chan-wook's break-out hit is a Sympathy For Lady Vengeance polished, very entertaining drama/ (MA)(2005). 115 minutes. ****½. thriller about border officers from The last in the Revenge trilogy is an North and South Korea who strike intense, morally challenging thriller up a secret friendship. A huge hit in its with a very dark sense of humour. One homeland, and full of actors who were sequence filmed in Australia. on the cusp of stardom. I'm A Cyborg, But That's OK (M) Sympathy For Mr Vengeance (2006). 105 minutes. ****. (R)(2002). 121 minutes. ****½. Behind the unusual title comes a The director's follow-up to his com- change-of-pace for Chan-wook, mercial blockbuster was this bleak, vio- while still clearly retaining his visual lent thriller, which has attained a huge inventiveness and wicked sense of cult following and is the first in Chan- humour. wook's Revenge trilogy. Thirst (MA)(2009). 134 minutes. If You Were Me (M)(2003). 100 ****½. minutes. ***. Flavourful mix of horror, drama, and Typically uneven omnibus film, but black comedy, this uninhibited examiChan-wook's segment (Never Ending Peace And Love) is easily the best, nation of faith, science, and human deand is quite a disorientating experience. sire is beautifully designed and very Oldboy (R)(2003). 120 minutes. well-acted, and features forceful, ultrastylish direction by Chan-wook. *****. - Aaron Rourke Still Chan-wook's crowning glory, this brutal, brilliantly constructed DVDs and Blu-Rays kindly supplied by thriller is genuinely unique, must-see Video Vision, 177-179 Carlisle Street, viewing. Second in the Revenge trilogy. Balaclava. For information or bookings Three...Extremes (R)(2004). 110 on Park Chan-wook's older titles please call 9531 2544. All titles (except for If minutes. ****. Strong trilogy of stories (the others You Were Me) are available for hire, at are directed by Takashi Miike and great weekly prices.
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Local Theatre With Cheryl Threadgold
‘ECHOES’ AT BRIGHTON SHOWS ■ Brighton Theatre Company: Echoes (by Richard Nash) Until August 31 at 8.00pm at Brighton Theatre, Corner Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton. Director: Ewen Crockett. Tickets: $20/ $18. Bookings: 1300 752 126 or www.brightontheatreco.com.au ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Kid Stakes (by Ray Lawler) Until September 8 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Road, The Basin. Director: Christine Grant. Tickets: $25 all performances. Book online at www.thebasintheatre.org.au or call 1300 784 668. ■ Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC): Oliver Until August 31 at 8.00pm, hurs. 7.00pm at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham. Director: Lee Moulton. Bookings: 0407 090 354 or www.trybooking.com ■ Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Light in the Piazza (by Craig Lucas) Until September 7 at 8.15pm, Sunday matinees at 2.30pm at the Athenaeum Theatre, 39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale. Director: Alan Burrows. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9735 1777. ■ PEP Productions: Bare Until August 31 at the Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road,, Doncaster. Director: James Ness. Bookings: www.pepproductions.org.au or email pep.productions06@org.au ■ Moreland Theatre Company: Up For Grabs (by David Williamson). Until August 31 at the Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Corner Sydney and Glenlyon Roads, Brunswick. Director: Karim Shaker. Tickets: $25/$18. Bookings: 0426 577 346. ■ Malvern Theatre Company: 33 Variations (by Moises Kaufman), Until September 7 at 29 Burke Road, Malvern. Director: Vicki Smith. Tickets: $20 (no concessions), $5 extra per person on gala night August 31. Bookings: 1300 131552. www.malverntheatre.com.au ■ The Mount Players: Steel Magnolias (by Robert Harling) Until September 14 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Director: Natasha Boyd. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 1300 463 224 www.themountplayers.com ■ Eltham Little Theatre: Arms and the Man (by George Bernard Shaw) August 30 - September 14 at 8.00pm, 2pm matinee September 8 at the Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research. Director: Roderick Chappel. Tickets: $22.50/ $17.50. Bookings: www.elthamlittletheatre.org.au or 9437 1574. ■ Sunshine Community Theatre Inc.: And the Big Men Fly (by Alan Hopgood) August 30 - September 7 at 82 Phoenix Street, North Sunshine. Director: Stephen Andrews. Tickets: $15/$12. Bookings: 0407 802 165. ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (by Dale Wasserman) September 12 - 28 at 8.00pm, 2.00pm Matinees Saturday, September 15 and 22, at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Chris Baldock. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $22. Bookings: 9457 4117 www.htc.org.au ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Gary's House (by Debra Oswald) September 12 - 21 at the West Essendon Community Hall, Bradshaw Street, Essendon (enter via Buckley Street). Director: Sam Chappel. Tickets: $18/$16. Bookings: 0422 029483. ■ Williamstown Little Theatre: Morning Departure (by Kenneth Woollard) Sept 5 - 21 at 2 Albert Street, Williamstown. Director: Gaetano Santo. Tickets: $25/$22. Bookings: 9885 9678 www.wlt.org.au ■ Mordialloc Theatre Company: Night Must Fall (by Emlyn Williams) September 6 - 21 at the Shirley Burke Theatre, 64 Parkers Road, Parkdale. Director: Leslie Batten. Tickets: $24/$22/$18. Bookings: 9587 5141 www.mordialloctheatre.com ■ Geelong Repertory Theatre Company: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie September 6 - 21 at the Woodbin Theatre, 15 Coronation Street, Geelong. Director: Stacey Carmichael. Tickets: $25/ $23/$18. Bookings: 5225 1200 www.geelongrep.com.au ■ Babirra Music Theatre: Carousel October 11 - 19 at the Whitehorse Centre, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. Bookings: 9262 6555 or www.babirra.org.au ■ 1812 Theatre: Sleuth (by Anthony Shaffer) Until August 31 at the 1812 Theatre, 3-5 Rose Street, Upper Ferntree Gully at 8.00pm. Director: Malcolm Sussman. Tickets: $25. Bookings: 9758 3964 www.1812theatre.com.au
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LA MAMA THEATRE: TEHRAN ■ La Mama presents Tehran from August 28-September 1 at La Mama Theatre, 205 Faraday St, Carlton. Written by Elnaz Sheshgelani and directed by Lloyd Jones, Tehran explores the history and culture of ancient Persia, as well as critically analysing the current political situation, blending the forms of shadow puppetry, Persian-influenced music, as well as some elements of documentary theatre. Conceived and performed in a collaborative creation sourced from the Melbourne Iranian and theatre communities, contemporary poetry and Japanese dance punctuate this rich experience for the audience and define it as genuinely multi-cultural. Featuring the work of Sheshgelani, Jones, the performance and puppetry of Persian poet and actor Ali Shamsahamadi, sound contributions from Pippa Bainbridge, coupled with the exotic movement of Japanese dancer Shirow Mu, and poetry and narration by Scott Welsh, the performance enhances this dark and edgy political comment on contemporary Iran. Performed by Scott Welsh, Elnaz Sheshgelani, Ali Shamsahmadi, Pippa Bainbridge and Shirow Mu Season: August 28-September 1 Times: Wed, Thu, Fri at 7pm, Sat 4pm and 6pm Tickets: $25 Full, $15 Concession Bookings: www.lamama.com.au or 9347 6142
FAT PIG
● Paul Schmidt (Chief Bomden) and Christian Dell’Olio (Aide Williams) in Heidelberg Theatre Company’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, opening on September 12. Photo: David Belton ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company presents One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest from September 12-28 at 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna. Chris Baldock is directing this modern classic by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, which tells of a mental hospital and its inhabitants. When a brash new inmate arrives, the rigid program of the ward, headed by the tyrannical Nurse Ratched, is thrown into chaos. In a world where sanity means conformity and following the rules is the only way to survive, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a powerful exploration of both the beauty and danger of being an original. With more than 60 auditionees and after some difficult decisions, director Chris Baldock has assembled a great cast to present this special play. Performances: September 12 – 28, Evenings at 8pm, Matinees on Sunday, September 15 and 22 at 2pm. Venue: Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Ave, Rosanna. Tickets: $25 Adults, $22 Concession and Members (Seniors Cards not included), Group of 10+ $20 per ticket. Bookings: 9457 4117 www.htc.org.au
AUDITIONS ■ Sherbrooke Theatre Company: Face to Face September 8 at 2.00pm and September 9 at 7.30pm at The Factory, Factory 4, 22 Jesmond Road, Croydon. Director: Deborah Fabbro. Audition bookings: 0416 141 838. ■ Heidelberg Theatre Company: Steel Magnolias September 15, 16 at 7.00pm at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna. Director: Brett Turner. Audition bookings: bturnsta63@gmail.com ■ The Basin Theatre Group: Quartet (by Ronald Harwood) September 18 at 7.30pm at the Basin Theatre, Doongalla Road, The Basin. Director: Graham Fly. Audition enquiries: 0408 511355. ■ Essendon Theatre Company: Go Back for Murder (by Agatha Christie) September 26 at 7.30pm, September 29 at 2.00pm at the West Essendon Community Hall, Bradshaw Street (enter via Buckley Streeet). Director: Cat Dwyer. Audition bookings: 0405 170019. ■ Viola Theatre: Maiden Ladies Drop in any Sunday at 8.00pm at the Campbell Library, Melville Road, Brunswick. Director: David Keane. Contact 9384 1277 or Matilda03@optusnet.com.au
LILYDALE ATHENAEUM THEATRE: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA ■ The Lilydale Athenaeum presents the Australian non-professional premiere of The Light in the Piazza until September 1 at 39 – 41 Castella St, Lilydale. Set in 1953, this Broadway musical is by Craig Lucas, based on the novella by Elizabeth Spencer, with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Directed by Alan Burrows, the show’s story tells of Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman and her emotionally stalled daughter Clara, spending a summer together in Italy.
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● Gabrielle O’Brien and Alexandra Clover in Light In The Piazza, playing at the Athenaeum Theatre, Lilydale until September 1. Photo: Kevin Trask
When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but also her own deep-seated hopes and regrets. All evening performances commence at 8.15pm, with pre-show sherries at 7.45pm. There will also be a 2.30pm matinee performance on Sunday, September 1, with preshow sherries commencing at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $20, Generous discounts for group party bookings. Bookings: 9735 1777. - Cheryl Threadgold
● Fat Pig opens at Chapel Off Chapel on October 9. Pictured are Lulu McClatchy and Jamieson Caldwell. ■ Lab Kelpie presents Fat Pig at Chapel Off Chapel from October 9 – 20. Written by Neil La Bute and directed by Daniel Fredericksen, Fat Pig tells of boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy is handsome and charming, girl is sweet and intelligent – and twice his size. When Tom falls in love with plus-sized Helen, he is ecstatic, yet there is no way he can tell his fat-phobic colleagues about their romance. Tom finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of good looks. LaBute’s sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty, but boldly questions our ability to change what we dislike about ourselves. Preview: October 9 Performance Season: October 10 – 20 Times: Tues-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm; Matinee Sat 4pm Venue: Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran Duration: 80 minutes, no interval Tickets: $37.50 Full; $30 Concession; $25 Preview (+ Transaction Fee) Bookings: 8290 7000 or www.chapeloffchapel.com.au Please note: this performance contains adult content and strong/coarse language.
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MY KEVIN SHEEDY ‘HEROGRAM’
■ It is Melbourne Observer press time on Tuesday, and I’ve just decided I should wait no longer for the AFL’s sanctions on the Essendon FC and James Hird. There is every valid reason why this ‘Say’ should be dedicated to Kevin Sheedy. What a remarkable tribute was paid to the ‘football genius’ at the weekend starting with Michael Lovett, Editor AFL Football Record. The weeknd’s coverage of AFL football is 24/7. There is no precedent to compare to the current ‘Sheedy sendoff’. How best can I write my tribute other than quote from the AFL’s Record of Sheeds’ last home coaching match at Skoda Stadium when 12,314 fans bid him ‘goodbye’. The Record had a special vinyl outside cover and numbered 82 inside pages. Here is a rundown on how those 82 pages were filled: ■ There were 26 full pages of advertisements, which leaves 56 pages to be filled ■ There were 21 pages of home game details (as with all games of the round). Players’ numbers/stats. Sheeds mentioned on 12 pages ■ There were 2 pages for the season’s fixture and results of each game ■ There were 9 pages devoted to the weekly segment ‘The Bounce’ ■ There were 4 pages (one page each to) The Rising Star, The Answer Man, The Collectables and Time On (aptly dedicated to Jack Dyer) ■ There were 2 pages for the Kids competitions ... leaving: ■ There were 18 pages dedicated (including front page cover) of ‘SuperMan Sheeds’. In all he featured on 33 of the 56 news pages! Congrats to Michael Lovett, Editor. He wrote: “AMEN Sheedy says Goodbye”. I say “Welcome Sheeds to the Next Challenge!”
Voice of people ■ I’ve been to the ‘skin cancer’ specialist for the dry-ice squirts. I use the same taxi driver for all my specialists appointments. Lynn is a Melbourne expat living on the NSW Central Coast for over 30 years. As her family were life-long South Melbourne supporters she is now a Sydney Swan member/supporter. I hadn’t clipped on my seat belt when she hit me with “what is your friend ‘Andrew D’ doing about this Essendon disaster?” Lynn didn’t stop to take breath as she quoted her local clients who know she is an AFL fan and let her know AFL is a worldwide joke recognised as “drug cheats”. She said the NRL fans reckon the AFL has given their code a ‘free-kick’ especially teaming up with ‘wishywashy’ ASADA who told the AFL before ‘D Day’, February 7 that AOD 9604 was NOT a banned drug at that time. There was more, indeed plenty more! I asked Lynn what would she do about it if she was in charge. Her answer was almost word for word of our Community Care Aid worker, Annie, who visits us every second Thursday. Both said get the AFL, Essendon and the four scapegoats charged together and for the good of the game drop the charges, move on and let’s get on
Harry Beitzel www.squidoo.com/harrybeitzel They agreed there will be NO winner in this mess. Make certain all clubs know the AFL has drawn ‘the line in the sand’ and all future incidents if proved will be harshly dealt with. Both said the fans and the public are ‘sick and tired’ of the endless media publicity. (I agree-it must end immediately!) Before I close you should know Annie is NOT into team sports but has encouraged her daughter to get her two children into Auskick. The boy and girl love it and now ‘Nunny’ washes the gear and goes to the local games. My other CC helper, Margaret, is also an expat Victorian and a mad Richmond fan. I hope Mike Fitzpatrick and Andrew D put this controversy to bed urgently – it is not helping our AFL image.
Zany, Zestful ■ I listened to Alan Jones on his Sydney’s 2GB Breakfast radio interview with Kevin Sheedy for 45 minutes. Melbourne
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Jones would NOT give that sort of time to a Prime Minister, a learned Professor of any vocation, a world sports or entertainment hero and neither he, nor his radio station’s personalities are endeared to AFL – on the contrary they love the NRL and Rugby Union. Why? Because Sheedy is unique. His life could be said is: “football”. But he is more rounded than that. He is trusted, loyal and his influence covers every aspect of life from A to Z – Aboriginals to a Zany, Zest for his fellow man, Life, Communication and Fun.
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I’ve put a figure on Sheeds’ media contribution since November 9, 2009 when appointed to the task by the AFL to build a new Club which they called GWS Giants – Greater Western Sydney Giants. It’s coming up four years or precisely 1337 days and Sheeds is in the media every day. No one else in AFL or sport can compete with these figures. My figure is $50million! If you are thinking ‘H’ has lost it, recall my media figure on Folau for his initial 12 months was $14m and the AFL later costed it out at $12m. I’ve relied again on my ‘media cost accountant’ and his comment was “conservative”. I am concerned Sheeds may return to Melbourne and forsake GWS Giants which has been his baby since day one. Unabashed I confess I’ve tried to influence him in recent weeks to remain with the Giants as all his hard work in building the club, on and off the field, is only half done. He should have in my opinion stayed on as Head Coach for another year or two until the team had matured and was winning consistently so the sport lovers in Western Sydney, as they did with ‘The Wanderers’, their soccer club in 2012. They would embrace a genuine, competitive AFL club in their domain and be really proud. GWS needs to grow to a 30,000 member base to be viable by year 2020. GWS neighbour is the Sydney Swans. It can confirm how tough the NSW market is – it took 30 years to build their membership. It is ridiculous to allow Sheedy to even think about moving. I liken it to a family divorce with Dad forced to send his kids to an orphanage. If GWS hierarchy can’t afford him then it’s time for you Andrew D to step in and offer him a decent salary to stay – it is my view the AFL has had his services on the cheap for too long. I have not discussed his salary with Sheeds.
ROUND 23 Friday, August 30Sunday, September 1 Port Adelaide vs. Carlton (AS) Sydney Swans vs. Hawthorn (ANZ) Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne (ES) St Kilda vs. Fremantle (ES) Gold Coast Suns vs. GWS Giants (MS) Essendon vs. Richmond (MCG) Collingwood vs. North Melbourne (MCG) West Coast Eagles vs. Adelaide Crows (PS) Geelong Cats vs. Brisbane Lions (SS)
And he has never volunteered any details in confidence or otherwise. My gut feeling is he would be among the lowest paid AFL coaches, including the newcomers, at around $350k to $400k p.annum. Andrew D, you may need to step in with some sound advice as you are up in Sydney for Sheeds ‘Farewell Coaching Game’.
Record put on hold ■ Dustin Fletcher's record-breaking 379th game for Essendon is on hold after a hamstring injury ruled him out of Saturday night's clash with Richmond, writes Callum Twomey at afl.com.au "Fletcher has missed the past two weeks with suspension after equalling Simon Madden's club record of 378 club against West Coast in round 20. "The Dons were due to celebrate his milestone this week against the Tigers but Fletcher may have to play on into a 22nd AFL season if he is to pass Madden's mark.” Photos: Gigi Hellmuth
● Anita Harris, vocalist; Frank O'Brien, bass player and Kim Harris, pianist, at Monday night’s meeting
● Alan Richards, drummer with Mary Louise Hatch, vocalist
● John Curtis, pianist with Anne Hayres, vocalist
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Bell Shakespeare launch ■ Bell Shakespeare is today announceing its 2014 Season, adding a fourth mainstage show to the program, including its first production of Moliere’s Tartuffe, new exclusive behind-the-scenes access and online dialogue for students, continued work with refugee students and juvenile justice programme, and celebrations aplenty for Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. To start the year, Bell Shakespeare’s Co-Artistic Director John Bell rediscovers The Winter’s Tale. This rarely performed play will be told through the eyes of Mamillius, the child prince, who will take audiences back to a time when everything seemed possible, even miracles. Damien Ryan directs his first mainstage production for Bell Shakespeare with Henry V. This contemporary take is inspired by the true story of a group of boys who rehearsed plays in a bunker during the Blitz in 1941. Following the success of the Company’s previous Molière tour, Bell Shakespeare’s Co-Artistic Director Peter Evans presents Justin Fleming’s extraordinarily funny version of Moliere’s Tartuffe. This exclusive Sydney show, promises to be a thoroughly modern night of riotous entertainment. For the first time in over 10 years, Bell Shakespeare will present a new version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Titled The Dream, this family-friendly, 90-minute production, will be directed by Peter Evans. Bell Shakespeare Learning continues its impactful work taking Shakespeare to all Australians, including a new schools production of Macbeth, new digital workshops, the third and final year of a residency with refugee and migrant students, juvenile justice programmes in male and female centres and its ever popular schools tour, Actors At Work, taking Shakespeare to both primary and secondary school students around the country. Bell Shakespeare and Australian Chamber Orchestra reunite to tour Janácek’s final composition, the string quartet Intimate Letters, arranged for string orchestra, under the direction of London Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Gordan Nikolic and Bell Shakespeare’s Co-Artistic Director, Peter Evans. In 2014, the Company’s developmental arm, Mind’s Eye, will continue to support writers Caleb Lewis (Sleep With Me), Jane Bodie (Savage), Luke Mullins and Lachlan Philpott (Lake Disappointment), Sue Smith (Lear) and Rita Kalnejais (Fidelity) as they fine-tune their new plays.
Abalone trafficker jailed ■ A 72-year-old Collingwood man, Paul Hon See, has been jailed for three months after being caught with eight bags of blacklip abalone while waiting for a city-bound tram. In the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last week, the accused pleaded guilty to trafficking a commercial quantity of abalone and to breaching a court imposed prohibition order. The court heard the man had 452 abalone, weighing more than 16 kilograms, when he was intercepted by Fisheries Officers at the tram stop. That is more than four times what is legally considered a commercial quantity. He told them he was planning to sell the abalone for $50 a kilogram after paying $45 a kilogram for them. He said he trafficked abalone sometimes once every one, two or three months, depending on the catch. He admitted trafficking but said he needed the money to supplement his pension. DEPI Prosecutor Amanda Ring told Magistrate Jack Vandersteen the accused had been prosecuted for abalone offences five times between 1992 and 2007 and had been convicted of fraud offences associated with the illegal trade. The Magistrate said they were very serious charges, particularly in light of the man’s prior offences and there was very much a need to deter him from future offending. Magistrate Vandersteen said he had to send a message to the community, through general deterrence, that this type of exploitation of a natural resource would not be tolerated. He sentenced the man to an aggregate of eight months jail with three to be served immediately and five months to be suspended for 18 months. He also said the sentence would have been 12 months, with fine months non-parole, without a guilty plea. Fisheries Victoria Chief Investigator Murray Donaldson said that the penalty was appropriate given all the circumstances. Anyone who suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to contact the 24 hour fisheries offence reporting hotline 13FISH (133 474).
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HUNTER, KING OF VALLEY ■ Gippsland (Drouin) based professional reinsman Glenn Hunter took the honours at the Yarra Valley trotting meeting held on Monday August 19, finishing the day with three winners on the eight race card. Those to salute the judge were: Village Cruiser, More Laag and Sals Mo. Village Jasper/ Bertrams Cruiser gelding Village Cruister trained by father Chris at The King, returning a mile rate of 2-02.1.
New status ■ Four-year-old Jet Laag/Widow Telern gelding Mor Laag broke his maiden status at start number 20, when victorious in the United Petroleum Pace for C0 class over 2150 metres in a rate of 2-00.1. Trained by veteran Des Kelly at Iona, Mor Laag from gate three settled three back in the moving line, with the short priced favourite Rowan Delight retaining the front running from the pole. Becoming pocketed in the last lap as both Lombo Conquistador and Got Nothing moved forward three wide, Mor Laag was extricated to be four wide on the final bend, before rattling home at 100 miles an hour to gain the day over Walky Talky along the sprint lane off the back of Rowan Delight which held down third.
Class edge ■ Well credentialed 4-YOArt Major/Dream Chaser gelding Sals Mo trained at Cranbourne by Hugh Cathels had a class edge on his rivals in the De Bortoli Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres, having little difficulty in claiming the cash. Raced by Hugh and wife Lorraine, Sals Mo had to be driven with urgency from the pole to retain the lead as Ok To Fly next to him, Ruby Slippers (gate four) and Lavra Florence (gate three) all went forward as the start was effected.
Nice type ■ Well credentialed 4-YOArt Major/Dream Chaser gelding Sals Mo trained at Cranbourne by Hugh Cathels had a class edge on his rivals in the De Bortoli Pace for C1 class over 1650 metres, having little difficulty in claiming the cash. Raced by Hugh and wife Lorraine, Sals Mo had to be driven with urgency from the pole to retain the lead as Ok To Fly next to him.
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Travelling under a tight rein, Sals Mo gave his rivals the slip on the home turn to record a 4.9 metre untouched victory in a rate of 1-58.7 over the roughie Me Mate Les off a three wide trail last lap following the third placegetter Itscottobegood.
Nice type ■ Astute Doreen trainer Shane Gallagher (stable foreman for John Yeomans), produced a nice type in Presidential Ball/Arivee filly Eye Like Candy to land the Christmas Bookings Now 3-Y-O Pace over 1650 metres at Yarra Valley on debut. Driven by Gavin Lang, Eye Like Candy who has only one eye, was trapped four wide from gate four, with no option but to press forward and park in the open outside the pole mark favourite Pink Diamond Lombo. Despite doing all of the work in the race, Eye Like Candy raced clear over the concluding stages to score from Illawong Fantasia which used the sprint lane off the back of Pink Diamond Lombo which finished third. The mile rate 2-00 even.
Light race ■ At Geelong on Tuesday, Ballan's Anna Farrell was in the winners stall when lightly raced 5-Y-O Sundon/ Emily Eden mare Josephine Jones scored in the Fox Digital Trotters Mobile for T0 class over 2100 metres. Trained and driven by Anna, Josephine Jones making her third race appearance was sent forward from outside the front row to park outside Bob Conroy's Ballan Road (gate five) which had crossed Charliesbaby (gate two) shortly after the start. Despite doing all of the work in the race, Josephine Jones surged to the front in the shadows
of the post to record a meritorious 4.4 metre victory over the pacemaker in a rate of 2-06.4, with Caledonian Breeze (one/one) third.
Comeback ■ Melton part-owner/ trainer Ian Hunter made a long awaited return to the winners list when smart Ponder/Classy Dream colt Thegingerbreadman greeted the judge in the Fathers Day At Geelong Harness 3-YO Pace over 1609 metres. With regular reinsman John Justice in the sulky, Thegingerbreadman at start number five, led virtually throughout from gate four, defeating Zuko Dream which trailed from the pole, with Smokenola (one/one) third giving the Melton district the trifecta. The mile rate 200.2.
Victorious ■ Melton's Lance Justice was victorious with ex-Kiwi 4-Y-O Washington Vc/A Cut Above gelding Jack Kelly in the Treehouse Autism Family Support Pace for CO class over 1609 metres at Geelong. Spearing straight to the lead from gate two, Jack Kelly coasted at the head of affairs, winning unextended by 10.3 metres in advance of Big Bank Penny (one/one home turn) driven by brother John, with Enter The Sandman third after following the winner. The mile rate 1-59.3. Jack Kelly is raced by SEW-Eurodrive MD Rob Merola's Racing Syndicate No's 1 & 2.
Harness Review on radio ■ Listen to Len Baker on Harness Review, 8pm-10pm Mondays, on 97.9 FM, streamed in 979fm.com.au
Horses To Follow ■ Pas Mate, Jazz King, Rumour Monger, Revivalist, Mother Nature, Crazy Dave, Hermione.
Hat-trick of wins ■ Bolinda trainer Kari Males has 4-Y-O Pegasus Spur/Cookey Charm mare Cookeyslass airborne at present, bringing up a hat-trick of wins when successful in the Christmas Functions At Geelong Trotters Handicap for T2 or better class over 2570 metres at Beckley Park Geelong. Driven once again by neighbour Chris Alford, Cookeyslass taking a mares concession jumped straight to the front from barrier two and after being rated a treat, bounded away on the home turn to record a 10.2 metre victory in advance of Mother Nature which trailed after testing for the lead shortly after the start, with Kadabra Dynasty (three back the markers - three wide home turn) third. The mile rate 2-06.4.
Charged home from rear ■ Vince Vallelonga who lives a stone's throw away from the Males', scored an impressive victory with recent stable addition Manuka Man in the Next Trials September 21 Pace for C1 class over 2100 metres in a rate of 2-02.3. Driven by Greg Sugars, Manuka Man a 4-Y0 gelded son of Our Sir Vancelot and Mother Case settled at the rear of the field after starting from the extreme draw, before commencing a forward move three wide racing for the bell. Accommodated by Dam Lucky (one/two) easing out ahead of him, Manuka Man enjoyed a lovely ride home. Taken four wide on the final bend, Manuka Man charged home out wide to score by 5.7 metres over Lifes Tough (one/three) which was held up until well into the straight, with Cityscape third after leading.
First-up win for stable ■ Caretaker Avenel trainer David Aiken's recent addition Pinevale Willpower scored a first-up victory for the stable in the $15,000 Victorian Harness Racing Media Association Pace for M1 & M2 class over 1720 metres at Tabcorp Park Melton on Friday after being transferred the previous Sunday. Driven by Chris Alford who enjoyed a "night of night's" piloting four winners on the program, Pinevale Willpower showed his customary speed from gate six, crossing Mapua Legend (gate four) shortly after the start to occupy his favourite role. Rated to perfection, Pinevale Willpower coasted to the wire 6.8 metres in advance of Well Hello Dolly which raced outside him in a rate of 156.8, with Mark Dennis running on late for third. Raced by a plethora of owners including Julie and Terry White who get so much pleasure in watching him win along with usual trainer Russ Thomson and wife Pauline, breeders Terry Forster and Heather Lyttleton, plus Colin and Marilyn Dixon and Queenslander Ray Forster, Pinevale Willpower a 5-Y-0 gelded son of Blissful Hall and Valchelon has fronted the starter on 41 occasions for nine wins. Pinevale Willpower is in the care of Aiken while the Thomson's head overseas for a well deserved break taking in the USA.
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TYNONG ON TRACK ■ The new track at Tynong for the Pakenham Racing Club is coming along nicely according to their Racing General Manager, Michael Hodge. Congratulations are in order for Michael who has been elevated to the newly appointed position to overseer the new track. The position of CEO at Pakenham has been filled by Mark Graham, former Secretary at Kyneton, who also spent time with Racing Victoria. We wish Mark all the best, and I look forward to working with him in the future. Michael and his hard working Committee have put in many hours, with the intended move next year to the new established track down the road. He deserves the elevation as he put in all the time at Pakenham and has been justly rewarded. I worked at Pakenham on August 18 for their big jumps day, to honour the late Michael Bourke who with his family got the ball rolling when they family opened the track back in the twenties with Mr Bourke in charge from 1926 until 1949. He was later succeeded by his son David, who became Chairman, and later in life was rewarded for his efforts by being elected Chairman of the Victoria Racing Club. David took over as Secretary of the Pakenham Racing Club when he was only 18 years of age after ill health forced his father to retire. In 1926, Michael Bourke was instrumental in the reconstruction of the racecourse, as well as providing the necessary finance. The feature event on Jumps day was the M.J.Bourke Hurdle named in honour of Michael, Joseph Bourke, having first being run in 1957. The name of Bourke is synonymous with the Pakenham Racing Club through generations of involvement by the Bourke family. A number of former great jumping jockeys were invited along to enjoy the day, among
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them one of the greats, Trevor Jones, now in his seventies, who recalled some of the antics the boys got up to in the ups and overs, especially stories of another great Jumps rider, the late Ron Hall. Trevor had the honour of riding three winners of the M.J. Bourke Hurdle, and the Committee and their guests certainly enjoyed the stories he told from yesteryear. He was interviewed by jumps historian, John Adams, who did a great job. Among the present day hoops were recently retired Craig Durden and Brett Scott, as well as Nick Hartnett, who enjoyed the day immensely. It was cheers and beers all around, when Arch Fire, won the first on the card the Jeff Spencer Memorial Hurdle over the 3200 metres. One of the part-
ers is Melbourne Racing Club Chairman, Mike Symons, who also races the brilliant hurdler, Black and Bent. Mike introduced me to his young daughter Grace, a keen racegoer, and why not? Mike told me every time he gets a winner Gracie picks up a crisp fifty dollar note; why not follow Dad on race days? Another feature on race day was the parade of horses and hounds from the Barwon Hunt Club with special commentary from Jeff Urie. The horses, riders and hounds were paraded down the main straight from the home turn and proved a winner for race fans. Another delightful lady who helped with the commentary was Pam Baker, the first lady jockey licensed in Australia.
Back to Tynong ■ Michael Hodge was telling me that the last meeting at the course at Pakenham will be Cup Day next year on Sunday February 9. He was saying it is hoped that the area for trainers to move in with room for 150 horses with the state of the art facilities, should be around February 14, weather permitting. It is hoped the Club will be up and running, once again weather permitting by around the end of 2014, to early 2015.
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● Prince Harada Photo by SLICKPIX, phone 9354 5754 Another who was three-year-old in all his congratulated at the re- trackwork and has cent Country Rac- openly stated that he is ing Awards was long the best horse he has serving Committee- ever trained or been on. man George Dore, He is the favorite who was acclaimed for the Classic at for the effort that he put Caulfield from the in with a lot of the ar- top New Zealander, rangements for the new Cauthen who is very track at Tynong. smart, then the David A great man; well Hayes unlucky youngdone George. ster, Fast 'N' RockI have been luckily ing, then Eclair Big employed by the Bang, Zoustar and Pakenham Racing Sidestep. Club for a few years, with presentations, hosting and other duties, and Michael and his team, are terrific to ■ The well performed work with. filly, Guelph, heads the charts for the One Thousand Guineas for the three-year-old, with great form bring■ Rave notices are ing her right in the race, coming from every- and will be very hard where about the Tony to beat. Vasil-trained threeA big striding filly year-old, Prince she will be suited at Harada, favorite for Caulfield where she the Caulfield Guin- has shown good form. eas on Saturday OctoUnder the care of ber 12. astute trainer, Peter The son of another Snowden, the filly is great galloper from the all class and come the Vasil yard, Harada- big day I am sure that sun, has big raps on you will see the name him after having only of Guelph up in big two race starts winning lights on the Tote in easy fashion at Board. Sawn Hill, a la two of The Blue DiaTony's greats, Elvs- mond winner, Mirtroem and Harada- acles of Life, is all sun, and a brilliant class, but is very small, winner at the Valley although she has filled coming from last. out, the 1600 metre trip Tony rides the could worry her.
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Top Dad’s flicks ■ In celebration of upcoming Father’s Day (Sunday) online movie company, Quickflix, has compiled its list of the all-time-greatest Silver Screen dads. Quickflix’s resident movie expert and professional reviewer, Simon Miraudo, compiled the list. ■ Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird Atticus is not only the top pick of our film fathers, but in 2003 was voted ‘Greatest Film Hero of All Time’ by the American Film Institute. A prestigious position, and rightly appointed to our favourite on-screen lawyer, who fought for justice in the face of adversity and prejudice, whilst also advising his children Scout and Jem on how to show compassion for all. ■ Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation - “Clark may lead his family into dangerous terrain on several occasions (and not even notice that his kids keep on drastically changing appearance across four films), but his unquenchable desire to give his family the best holiday ever earns him a place on this list.” Simon explains. ■ Mr Levenstein in American Pie - Who can forget his toe-curling, cringe-inducing speeches to Jim detailing his past conquests in the love department? ■ Jack Torrance in The Shining - “Okay, Jack Torrance may actually be worse than Noah Cross and Anakin Skywalker put together. But the best 'Movie Dads' aren't always 'Good Dads,' are they?" Miraudo asks. "If only it hadn't been so snowy at the Overlook Hotel; then Jack and his boy Danny could have had a game of catch! Besides, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
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