#malthouse theatre

[shakespearenews]

Last October, New Zealand’s arts council pulled funding for the Shakespeare Globe Festival, a school event of 30 years’ standing. They said it lacked relevance to decolonising Aotearoa. Days later, with the support of then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern – once a participant – the program was reinstated.

A 2013 Australian adaptation of King Lear called The Shadow King also hatched new meanings. Developed for Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre by director Michael Kantor and Indigenous artist Tom E. Lewis, who played Lear, the production’s dominant visual motif was earth. The all-Indigenous cast performed on a stage of red dust which came to coat their bodies and mark their clothes.

[neptunehenriksen]

I'm very excited to be part of Temple of Desire by Karma Dance coming to Malthouse Theatre this October, for three shows only!

A celebration of spirituality and sensuality, through the beauty of classical Indian dance.

TICKETS AND INFO

[dougwallen]

Bojana Novakovic feature for Broadsheet

[pynkhues]

Hey Sophie, I'm going to be in Melbourne soon! Do you have any tips for what to do, see, or eat?

Hey! Ah! How exciting! Melbourne's a really fun city to visit, and I feel really does have something for everyone.

Hmmm, tip wise, I think I'd say:

grab a Myki card for public transport. You can buy these at any news agent, train station or petrol station. Melbourne has a free inner-city tramzone, which is great for getting around the CBD, but you should also take advantage of Melbourne's incredibly good train network which'll open up the broader city to you. A Myki card works on all forms of public transport - buses, trams (for trams outside of the free tram zone) and trains - so they're pretty straight forward.

On that note, the PTV app is pretty useless for public transport (you're better off using Google maps tbh), but it does let you top up your Myki instantly via your phone, which makes it useful. The TramTracker app is very good for trams though, especially because you can type in the number of the tram you're on and know exactly which stops you're heading towards. The logos look like this: (trust the doggo)

Don't drive in the city - it's a layer of hell.

Have a little bit of cash on you. Most places take cards or smart watches, but you'll need gold coins for certain things too, particularly accessing certain gardens or markets.

Pack for all weather. Melbourne's known for having four seasons in a day, and having lived here for almost five years now, it's not an exaggeration. Layering is your friend, and always have an umbrella!

Hook turns are a real thing here, and whether you're driving or just crossing the road, they're worth being aware of.

Places to visit

Melbourne's famous for its street art, and while you can just wander around and observe yourself, doing a tour is particularly fun (and makes sure you see the best stuff!)

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is one of my favourite places to show out-of-towners (although that's probably partly just because it's me, haha). It's a museum of film, tv and games, and explores the moving image as both a form of commercial entertainment and as a form of art. Their cinema is often playing really interesting films too.

National Gallery Victoria is always worth checking out.

Chapel Street is known for it's little galleries, restaurants and indie shops, and makes for a fun day out.

Queen Vic Market and South Melbourne Market are both iconic and for good reason. They've been operational since the mid-1800s, and you can often feel that when you're in them. They can get packed though, so just a heads up.

I love love love heritage buildings and exploring history through place, so will always recommend checking out the National Trust's historic sites in Melbourne. Rippon Lea Estate is a personal fave and only about 20 minutes out of the CBD on the train. They shot parts of Miss Fisher there, and even if you don't get to tour the house (although I recommend you do!) even just exploring the gardens are beautiful.

Abbotsford Convent & Collingwood Children's Farm are right next door to each other and a pretty amazing day out.

If you fancy seeing a movie, my all time fave cinemas are The Classic and The Lido, which are owned by the same family. Either spot is worth checking out.

If you're looking to see a show or performance, you can look for the big ones at any of the big theatres, but for smaller, exciting indie stuff, I'd check out the programs at Malthouse, La Mama, Art House, Meat Market, and Footscray Community Arts Centre,

What to eat

Wellllll, this ultimately depends on your budget, haha, since Melbourne restaurants can run the gamut. Some of my favourite restaurants that are a bit more on the expensive side but great for a special occasion:

Maha's probably my favourite restaurant in Melbourne? It's modern Middle Eastern cuisine and their seafood in particular is divine. It's a set menu, and like I said, a little exy, haha.

Mabu Mabu is modern Australian First Nations (Torres Strait Islander) cuisine and is very good! They sell some of their own sauces too, and I highly recommend snagging their pineapple hot sauce! It's also very easy to get to, as it's located in Fed Square right next to the Koori Heritage Trust which often has Indigenous exhibitions on (and a great gift store if you're looking for anything to take home)

Chin Chin's - delicious South East Asian fusion cuisine. Again, a little exy.

Transformer - incredible vegetarian restaurant. They do both ala carte and a fixed menu. Highly recommend their fixed menu! They're also very good with dietary requirements, particularly if you're gluten free or if you have annoying allergies for a vegetarian restaurant like me, haha (tomato and eggplant).

Cheaper eats that are also delicious:

A little out in the South Side 'burbs, but Saigon Mamma is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne.

Rice Paper Scissors is good too, as is Chocolate Buddha, Green Man's Arms, and oh! Studley Park Boathouse is a fave. It's beautiful location-wise with pretty standard (but good) pub eats, and they've got a lot of water birds you can feed and boats you can hire pretty cheap ($30 for a kayak, $40 for a row boat) to row along the Yarra River. It's also really close to the Convent + Children's Farm if you fancy making a day of it.

If you're willing to travel a little further out of inner Melbourne, I'd also suggest:

Healesville Sanctuary - the bird show is i n c r e d i b l e. I took my nephews last year and the older one still talks about it, haha.

Mornington Penninsula Hot Springs - Mornington Penninsula is a great day trip from Melbourne. It's only just over an hour drive, and it's pretty stunning. Full of wineries and beachy walks. The hot springs are so relaxing though, and really centring if you need it.

Mount Macedon - home of the Hanging Rock of Picnic at Hanging Rock fame! Plus it's just a beautiful area.

Cranborne Gardens - the Royal Botanical Gardens in the city are beautiful too, but I'm particularly partial to these ones.

Hope this gets you started, and just let me know if you have any other questions!

[fazcinatingblog]

I do love these poles at the Mick Malthouse theatre

[ayantika2920]

What are some of the famous theatres in Canterbury?

Canterbury has some famous theatres that offer a variety of performances. The Marlowe Theatre is one of the most famous, hosting plays, musicals, and comedy shows. The Malthouse Theatre is another great spot, known for its modern design and amazing performances, including drama and dance. The Marlowe Kit, connected to The Marlowe Theatre, offers more experimental and educational shows in a cosy setting. For movie lovers, ODEON Canterbury is popular for watching the latest films. Curzon Canterbury Riverside is another movie theatre in Canterbury that shows a mix of popular and independent movies in a relaxed atmosphere.

[dangiovannoni]

WRITING WORKSHOPS

I’ve been working as a teaching artist for over a decade. 

I have run one-off and multi-session dramatic writing workshops and programs with organisations including Arts Centre Melbourne, State Library Victoria, Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, NIDA, Awesome Arts, Emerging Writer’s Festival, Back to Back and Darwin Festival, as well as in primary schools, high schools and universities all over Victoria. 

If you’d like to chat about how I can connect my work with your students or communities, please get in touch!

[mayookhpallikandi]

Sources and Significance | Reader

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Spencer Barnes (2017) Studies in the Efficacy of Motion Graphics, Digital Journalism, 5:10, 1260-1280, DOI: 10.1080/21670811.2017.1279020

In the article the author Spencer Barnes explores the role of narrative structure in media design packages that integrate motion graphics alongside the primary content. Motion graphics, utilizing animated two- and three-dimensional computer-generated imagery and typography, it is often used to visually enhance and describe topics covered in the media. Author also finds the motion graphics can convey audience about the topic easily because the visuals can reach the audience deeply. I find this text to be excellent because as a digital media student my focusing area is graphic designer and a motion graphic artist. So, this article helps me to find practical advice to narrative motion graphics.

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Stefan Greuter, Gerard Mulvany & Misha Myers (2023) The immersive archive, International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media, DOI: 10.1080/14794713.2023.2223747

In the article the authors examine Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre’s innovative response to the 2020–2021 epidemic limit. The theatre staged an immersive show titled 'Night for a Reason', featuring six separate storylines set in well-designed locations. The author focuses on the team’s approach to creating an interactive museum using advanced 360-degree film technology. This archive is a valuable resource for understanding the unique aspects of immersive performance. I consider this article of high value. It provides an interesting point of immersive experience. As a digital media art student this article help me to get more knowledge about the immersive experience and the user’s interaction to that technology.

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Vangelis Metsis, Grayson Lawrence, Mark Trahan, Kenneth S. Smith, Dan Tamir & Katherine Selber (2019) 360 Video: A prototyping process for developing virtual reality interventions, Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37:1, 32-50, DOI: 10.1080/15228835.2019.1604291

This article talks about the use of virtual reality (VR) as a treatment intervention for anxiety disorders, specifically social anxiety disorder in student veterans. The aim of the study is to develop a VR intervention and evaluate its feasibility using a developmental model of three-way, interdisciplinary collaboration and examples of two virtual reality platforms: fully immersive video and three-dimensional (3-D) immersive virtual reality. As a Digital media art student this article helped how the immersive and 3D immersive virtual reality used in real world. Also this article points the equipment and software that used for the immersive experience.

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Bieberstein, R., & Feyersinger, E. (2022). The Ever-Expanding Scope of Animation Historiography: A Discussion of Interdisciplinary Approaches and Methods. Animation, 17(1), 10-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/17468477221080108

This article examines the historiography of animation, considering its breadth, diversity, and intersectionality. The authors explore contemporary methods and research methodologies applied to the study of animation history/history writing, incorporating topics of investigation beyond animation studies with a focus on content and aspects regarded as neglected or non-classical in animation studies. This article contributes to the growing field of animation historiography by taking an interdisciplinary and rhizomatic approach. I find this text to be excellent because by considering overlooked aspects, analysing non-canonical texts, and engaging with a range of topics, also helps to enrich the understanding of animation history and set a discourse to attend has encouraged the issue.

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Thesen, T. P. (2020). Reviewing and Updating the 12 Principles of Animation. Animation, 15(3), 276-296. https://doi.org/10.1177/1746847720969919

This article presents a discussion of how to reconfigure the 12 principles of animation to address the evolving and expanding landscape of the animation profession Although the principles of the 1930s and 1940s have proved to be it is authentic and helpful from the moment it was created, As with hand-drawn digital photography, stand motion animation, and experimental or digitally animated media, the 12 basic principles must be reconsidered. This text presents me with a new outlook of the 12 principles of design to better address the complexity and breadth of the contemporary design industry. Suggested fixes include additions, transformations, divisions into smaller points, and updated steps to make the principles more applicable to a wider range of animation techniques.

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Lamotte, C. (2022). Discovering Animation Manuals: Their Place and Role in the History of Animation. Animation, 17(1), 127-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/17468477221080112

This article examines the history of animation manuals in the United States from the 1940s to the present. The author argues that this historical trajectory can be divided into three distinct periods, each corresponding to changes in animation techniques, business practices, and industry developments The story establishes how these publications are evolving as they were created their product in highlighting the change in the animation landscape. The article covers key points like Major Periods, Combining Hand-Drawn Skills with Digital Tools, Benefit to Researchers etc., The essay gives useful information regarding the historical overview of animation literature in the United States, highlighting three distinct periods of change in animation techniques, business practices, and industry development highlights how these literatures are developing and emphasizing its importance in understanding the broader history of animation.

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Xin Kang, Xin-Zhu Li & Chun-Ching Chen (2023) An acceptance model of digital education in intangible cultural heritage based on cultural awareness, Digital Creativity, DOI: 10.1080/14626268.2023.2280028

This study focuses on research examining user acceptance of digital technologies in intangible cultural heritage (ICH)education. To understand user acceptance, the study developed a mobile augmented reality (AR) framework for ICH education and developed mental models and hypotheses based on cultural awareness, common learning outcomes roles (GLOs), and models of acceptable technologies. Article includes the points like Development of Mobile AR System, Measurement Model, I find it interesting as it discusses about the developed mobile AR framework and developed conceptual models provide insights into the factors affecting users’ perceptions, attitudes and intentions towards using digital technologies to study intangible cultural heritage.

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Jeongki Lim, Teemu Leinonen, Lasse Lipponen, Henry Lee, Julienne DeVita & Dakota Murray (2023) Artificial intelligence as relational artifacts in creative learning, Digital Creativity, 34:3, 192-210, DOI: 10.1080/14626268.2023.2236595

This study explores the potential impact of emotional interaction with artificial intelligence (AI) on sociocultural and creative learning, specifically in graphic design activities in creative learning. The researchers conducted a research experiment in which AI was framed as a relational factor for students, and analysed the results, findings and transcribed interviews. This article include the points like Advancements in AI for Media Content, AI as a Relational Artifact, Experiment Design, Analysis Methods, Evaluation of Drawings, Theorizing AI as a Learning Artifact. The essay gives useful information regarding the use of advancements in AI for Media Content, AI as a Relational Artifact, Experiment Design, Analysis Methods, Evaluation of Drawings, Theorizing AI as a Learning Artifact.

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Asuka Yamazaki (2023) Considering digital art museums in the era of mass extinction: exploring digital zoos and aquariums through posthuman thinking, International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media, 19:2, 172-191, DOI: 10.1080/14794713.2022.2141427

This article explores the concept of digital art museums, with a particular focus on their role as educational spaces for knowledge in an era of mass extinction The discussion examines two digital entertainment galleries developed by teamLab. These digital installations are seen to transform traditional heterogeneous relationships between humans, animals and plants and create interactive, transspecies relationships based on similarity I consider this text of high value. It provides an interesting point of the transformative potential of digital art museums in rebuilding the relationship between humans and nature and encourages the creation of sustainable and environmentally-educational digital museum models. As a digital media artist this article encourage me to get knowledge and implementation of the interactive media.

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Tara J. Brigham (2017) Reality Check: Basics of Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality, Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 36:2, 171-178, DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2017.1293987

This article talks about the Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are technologies that aim to enhance the user experience by blending digital content with the real world or creating immersive environments in the complete. Here author points the differences between AR, VR, and MR and their potential uses in libraries, also author shares the concern of these technologies and current examples and applications. As a Digital media art student this article helped to understand the exciting  opportunities of the AR, VR, and MR, create immersive learning environments and provide innovative services. Also reminds the privacy and cost related concerns.

[sourcherrymag]

thinking of you & the lighthouse by william rees (they/them)     thinking of you   i meddled in your memory writing my memoir, mistakenly opening up our monstrous field of flowers minuscule marigolds are content in this opened hour screaming through the summer songs and mouthing beautiful delicacies you are gone   the lighthouse   to you, the pear in the iron wrought field & you, staring at the glasshouse filled with candles burning for the kids who never listened & you, knowing the presence of mind to falsify the wicked little grins & you, pretty person holding up an ideal for the sake of having something to exist for & you, holding the calming collapse - giving it form so you can tell your friends about it brace yourself, you these circumstances, fraught with the blessings of light and grief there’s a different man at the door now he unbuckles his belt and you turn over the hourglass beacons of satisfaction seem to always be broken, they seem to be lost at sea, with no light to guide the lighthouse on the shore is tempted tempted to help you, hold you but the keeper is on a smoke break he forgot you you waited for the train at the station this grand central station beams of light and wood and steel the people clutter and clatter and chatter there’s very little you remember, these days the lighthouse flickers and flutters the candle starts to stutter and the light goes out     william rees (they/them) is an actor and writer residing on gadigal land. they recently concluded the debut season of telethon kid by alistair baldwin at malthouse theatre in naarm.

Image : Lighthouse Hill. Edward Hopper. 1927

[city-of-melbourne]

From Shakespeare to Sci-Fi, Malthouse Theatre announces its 2024 season

https://t.me/city_of_melbourne/1131?single&comment=1769

[rithebard]

Tomorrow at 7pm pt; #ChattingWithSherri welcomes #actor, #singer, #director, #writer and #artisticdirector of the #StateTheatreCompanyofSouthAustralia; #Mitchell Butel ; http://tobtr.com/12239445 #interview

[take2intotheshower]

Sullivan Stapleton, attending a John Hindman acting masterclass at Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, July 2023.

sullygram77: "Hi Ho, Hi Ho it’s off to school I go!!! Had an awesome weekend attending a @johnhindmanstudio Masterclass. Nothing better than working on your craft with such a talented bunch of peers and being led or guided by the very talented john_hindman451 Thank you to everyone involved for such an inspiring weekend! 👌🏼👏🏼😁"

[chrismbr]

#Malthouse Nosferatu. Transferring a great film to the stage has to do *something* with the work - identify what its peculiar quality is and double down on it in theatrical terms; Malthouse did this with Melancholia. This transforms the creepy silent 1920s into a contemporary Australian ecosatire with easy-laugh dialogue. Undercooked without the satisfaction of medium-rare. (at Malthouse Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbFHSlOSko/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sistazai]

Kicked off 2023 arts and culture life in Naarm at The opening night of @7methods. This play!! The playwright, Jasmine Lee-Jones is a force (to quote a friend). Woooo … incredible. Loved it. So many conversations to be had with this one … wooo! Bring your beloveds. There’s free food and entertainment after, so you can lounge and talk. . . I’m extremely honoured to have worked on / adapted the Community Engagement Strategy for Naarm audiences. I tell you, this production’s community engagement game is STRONG! And that’s because so many incredible Black women have put in the work to design a strategy that engages community from Sydney, Brisbane/Meanjin and now Melbourne/Naarm. I’m absolutely humbled to have added a little bit of spice to the incredible mix. Of course, strategy needs execution. A massive shout out to @amarxchi_ and her team who executed the Naarm community engagement strategy via @malthousetheatre 👏🏾👏🏾. The season is sold out! But there’s NOTLAF tix available for folks on the receiving end of systemic f*^ks^*%. Need NOTLAF? Please see my stories for deets. Or visit https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-theatre/seven-methods-of-killing-kylie-jenner/#eventTarget Even if you don’t have a ticket, Vyb Nights are free for all to attend. Vyb Nights 😍 Free food, drinks and entertainment. You heard. Bring a friend or two. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a night of thought-provoking theater. Last night was so much fun with DJ from @on3.studio, my fav @msniasha singing up a storm and @junglecityprojects #ChubbyDice setting the dance floor on fire. You know we like a good party to balance out the deep conversations. Next Vyb on Saturday night features DJ, poetry and comedy. But now I’m just telling you things you probably already knew. 😂 But maybe you need to go and experience. Co-produced by @malthousetheatre, @greendoortheatreco and @darlinghursttheatreco Co-directed by @z.okenyo and @sharileesebbens Produced by @leilaadelaideenright Have the best time at the theatre, my loves. Me and @sammyylou had a blast. We’re still talking about the play - @chikathat and #lolanthe are incredible 💐💐 Image 1 📸: @tenikomo https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnn6Jrvh3Zw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dan6085]

Here is a revised 7-day travel plan for Melbourne that does not include museums or the zoo:

Day 1: Arrival and exploration

Start by exploring Melbourne's city center, including the iconic Federation Square and the Melbourne Central shopping center

Take a walk along the Yarra River and visit the Southbank Promenade

Day 2: Melbourne's art and culture

Spend the day exploring Melbourne's art scene, starting with a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria

Check out the street art in the Hosier Lane and ACDC Lane

In the evening, catch a performance at the Melbourne Arts Centre or the Malthouse Theatre

Day 3: Day trip to the Yarra Valley

Take a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Melbourne's premier wine regions

Visit wineries and tasting rooms, and enjoy a scenic drive through the valley

Consider taking a hot air balloon ride for a unique perspective on the region

Day 4: Outdoor adventures

Spend the day exploring the great outdoors in Melbourne

Go hiking in the Dandenong Ranges, or visit the Yarra Bend Park for a leisurely walk or bike ride

For a more adrenaline-filled experience, try rock climbing or abseiling in the Grampians National Park

Day 5: Melbourne's food and drink scene

Explore Melbourne's vibrant food and drink scene

Visit the Queen Victoria Market for fresh produce and local specialties

Head to one of Melbourne's many breweries or bars for a drink, or dine at a top-rated restaurant

Day 6: Beach day

Head to one of Melbourne's beaches for a day of sun and sand

Consider visiting St. Kilda Beach, Brighton Beach, or the Mornington Peninsula

Day 7: Departure

Spend your final day in Melbourne shopping and sightseeing

Head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a tour, or visit the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel for panoramic views of the city

In the evening, catch a performance at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra or Melbourne Opera before departing Melbourne.

[champagnepoker]

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