DRESS CIRCLE this Sunday May 19th - 5.00pm to 6.30pm, repeated Tuesdays from 11.30pm

In DRESS CIRCLE this week veteran actor, Max Cullen (pictured) talks about newspaper columnist, Lennie Lower, the subject of his fascinating new show “How to be (or not to be) Lower” which opens in The Street Theatre this week.

Ballerina Lana Jones discusses her role in “Monument” which will be given its world premiere in the Canberra Theatre this week as part of the Australian Ballet’s “Symmetries” season.

Alexander Spencer-Jones tells Bill Stephens how she got the opportunity to direct her stunning new interpretation of “The Clockwork Orange” and her leading man, Martin McReadie, discusses how he approaches the role made famous by Malcolm McDowell in the classic Stanley Kubrick film of this play.

Artistic Director, David Reedy, tells why he is returning to the stage to sing the title role in “Rigoletto” one of two operas featured in Canberra Opera’s latest program opening on Friday.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment, Jacqui Rae presents songs by Kander and Ebb in excerpts from her cabaret “My Own Space”.

Len Power reviews “The Hollow” currently being presented by Tempo Theatre, Isobel Griffin presents “Arts Diary” and we have as much other showbiz music and news as we can fit into 90 minutes.

“Dress Circle” is broadcast by Artsound FM 92.7 every Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 6.30pm and repeated on Tuesday nights from 11.30pm. It is also streamed live on the internet at Artsound.fm

Quiz Night Friday 24 May 2013

ArtSound's 2013 Big Bushies' Arts and Music Quiz Night is hosted by ArtSound FM’s own swagman, Clinton White, at the Eastlake Football Club, cnr Oxley & Eyre Streets, Griffith Friday May 24 from 7pm - Quiz starts at 7.30pm. Viewing of silent auction items and guest performance by Franklin B Paverty from 7pm. Tables of 8 are $230 ($30 individual tickets). There are prizes for the best bush clobber or colonial costume.

Phone 6295 7444 or visit the ArtSound FM Office at the Manuka Arts Centre during office hours (Monday to Thursday) for tickets by Wednesday 22 May.

Meals and snacks may be purchased from the Bistro downstairs. 

 

Franklin B Paverty

DRESS CIRCLE this Sunday May 12th - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

Natalie WeirIn DRESS CIRCLE this week, choreographer, Natalie Weir (pictured ) talks to Bill Stephens about her contemporary dance treatment of the Romeo and Juliet story in her acclaimed new dance work “R & J” which will be seen at the Q in Queanbeyan next week. Director John Elphick discusses his production for Tempo Theatre of the Agatha Christie play “The Hollow” which opens in the Belconnen Theatre next week, and actor Cody Fern gives some insights into his role in the epic play “War Horse” currently on stage in Sydney.

David Spicer previews the current edition of “Stage Whispers” and Len Power reviews “Frankenstein”.

In the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment the spotlight focuses on the Tea Rose Duo who present excerpts from their performances at The School of Arts Café.

Packed full of showbiz interviews, reviews, music and news, “Dress Circle” is essential listening for anyone interested in the performing arts in Canberra and beyond, and is broadcast by Artsound FM 92.7 every Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 6.30pm, repeated on Tuesday nights from 11.30pm and streamed live on the internet at Artsound.fm.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 8PM 10 MAY 2013 - Hannah James Trio

ArtSound FM presents a concert to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Bungendore Woodworks Gallery, one of our many valued supporters. The Hannah James Trio was there to entertain recently and we were there to record the evening. Join bassist Hannah James and drummer Ed Rodrigues, both former students of the ANU School of Music, with Sydney pianist Casey Golden. This exciting new trio is also performing next Thursday 16 May at the Canberra Grammar School Gallery (40 Monaro Crescent Red Hill) - tickets available at the door for $20 each.

Produced and presented by Chris Deacon OAM. FNL is kindly sponsored by B2B, Canberra's leading business and government magazine.

DRESS CIRCLE this Sunday 5th May 5.00pm to 6.30pm

Andrew Henry as Dr. FrankensteinIn “DRESS CIRCLE” this week, Andrew Henry (pictured) who plays Dr. Frankenstein in a new play “Frankenstein” which opens in The Street Theatre on Tuesday, talks to Bill Stephens about his role in this production. Dance historian, critic and author, Michelle Potter presents the first edition of a new regular monthly segment “Michelle Potter...On Dance”, and veteran folk-singer, Margret RoadKnight talks about her new show celebrating her 50 year career. Len Power reviews “The Servant of Two Masters” currently being presented by the Sydney Theatre Company and in the “Red Velvet and Wild Boronia” segment, concert pianist and music critic, Malcolm Tapscott, together with Megan Corson and David Pearson, present songs by the immortal Jerome Kern.

Produced and presented by Bill Stephens and Len Power “Dress Circle” is packed full of showbiz interviews, reviews, music and news concerning the performing arts in Canberra and beyond, and is broadcast by Artsound FM 92.7 every Sunday evening from 5.00pm until 6.30pm, and repeated on Tuesday nights from 11.30pm.