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Theatres in Sydney, Australia

Theatre Bloggers/Reviewers

'Perspectives on Theatre Criticism' a Keynote speech by USA Playwright, Lauren Gunderson (April 4, 2014)

http://howlround.com/perspectives-in-theatre-criticism-a-livestreaming-keynote-by-lauren-gunderson-humana-festival-of-new

Plays To See - International Theatre Reviews http://playstosee.com/#

Suzy Goes See http://suzygoessee.com/ Sydney-based writer/reviewer

Kevin Jackson's Theatre Diary http://kjtheatrereviews.blogspot.com/ Kevin Jackson taught acting at NIDA for 20 years until 2011.

Deborah Jones http://deborahjones.me/ Deborah Jones writes on theatre, including dance theatre. musical theatre and opera

Limelight Magazine (music and arts) https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/live-reviews/

Jason Blake http://eightnightsaweek.blogspot.com/ theatre reviewer (not current)

Judith Greenaway / 'Notes on Set, Lighting and Sound of current live theatre events in Sydney' https://sydneylivetheatretechnicalnotes.blogspot.com/

Daily Telegraph Arts Coverage http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/arts

Joy Minter - The Buzz From Sydney https://www.facebook.com/thebuzzfromsydney/

John Shand http://www.johnshand.com.au/

Diana Simmonds http://www.stagenoise.com/

State of the Art / Jane Simmons https://stateoftheart.net.au/ theatre and arts reviews

Lisa Thatcher https://lisathatcher.com/ (Sometimes writes on theatre)

SydneyArts Guide Theatre Reviews http://www.sydneyartsguide.com.au/category/theatre/

Sometimes Melbourne by Anne-Marie http://sometimesmelbourne.blogspot.com.au/

Adelaide Now Reviews https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/arts

Jane Howard http://www.janeannehoward.com/writing/ (Not current for 2021)

Theatreguide Adelaide http://www.theatreguide.com.au/current_site/reviews/reviews_list.php

Carving In Snow / David Berthold http://carveinsnow.blogspot.com/ (not current for 2021)

Brisbane Times Stage Reviews https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/culture

XS Entertain Me blog (various reviewers) http://xsentertainme.wordpress.com/

Arts reviews for the West Australian newspaper https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/art

Canberra Critics Circle http://ccc-canberracriticscircle.blogspot.com.au/

The Saturday Paper - Culture/Theatre Section http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/culture/theatre

Aussie Theatre (excellent theatre site with lots of features) http://www.aussietheatre.com.au

Stage Whispers (another great theatre site with lots of features) http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews

Australian Stage (national theatre site with a WHAT"S ON section for each city) http://www.australianstage.com.au

New Zealand Theatre reviews http://www.theatreview.org.nz/ New Zealand

Irish Times http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/reviews/ Ireland

Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/

The Guardian Newspaper http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/theatre+tone/reviews United Kingdom

The Arts Desk ; Theatre http://www.theartsdesk.com/theatre United Kingdom

London Theatre Reviews http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/reviews/index.htm United Kingdom

The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/ United Kingdom

Facebook Pages & Groups for people involved in theatre in Sydney, Australia

Theatre Network NSW - Theatre Network NSW (TNN) is a new service organisation dedicated to strengthening and enriching the theatre sector in NSW. https://tnn.org.au/

Sydney Actor - Originally an email list founded August 2000, SydneyActor continues to live on on Facebook as way for local filmmakers and actors to connect and talk about anything relating to their craft and projects and perhaps end up working together. Casting notices are encouraged and if you are promoting a local course, local service, local film screening, international film competition, or play please limit to one post. Discounts, added incentives and complimentary tickets for SydneyActor members is encouraged. Please note that Actors using this as a platform for continual self-promotion beyond an introduction may result in you being removed and banned. Sharing good news amongst the community is fine!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5748561204/

Sydney Costume FB Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/324126631012524/

Beg, Borrow & Steal - Sydney Theatre Community Noticeboard - A community noticeboard for Sydney theatremakers to swap, give away, offer, lend and request items! Need an unusual prop for your upcoming production? Looking for a particular costume? Or are you short some technical equipment? Perhaps you're wrapping a show and need to off-load some furniture from your set? Or maybe you have a free rehearsal space to offer? This is the place.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1594998427407841/

The Five Minute Call - 'The Five' is for people who have worked in the professional arts industry i.e.. theatre, film, tv, dance, vocalists etc... Please use this group as an arts community. Please NO SELF PROMOTION.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/105069246317771/

Aussie Actors Marketplace - A marketplace for Accommodation, Stuff for Sale and Travel. This group is for actors who regularly travel interstate and need cheap, short-term accommodation.. ** No promo (unless offering a special deal/discount) or crowd-funding posts please. If you're uncertain, contact administrator first **

https://www.facebook.com/groups/actorsmarketplace/

Australian Arts Opportunities - For all performing artists to share and keep up to date with the latest auditions and opportunities happening around Australia, in all art forms.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ausartsopps/?fref=nf

The Australian Ministry of Theatre

The Australian Ministry of Theatre is committed to fostering and supporting the talents and professional development of individual theatre practitioners and their companies within the Australian arts sector. As a company, we aim to promote a fair and equitable community environment where artists and companies are encouraged to engage, interact and collaborate professionally. Our purpose is to foster an environment that promotes and provides momentum for the ongoing development of creativity and excellence in theatre production.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18704932614/?fref=nf

Auditions Links

http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/auditions Stage Whispers Auditions page

http://www.theatrepeople.com.au/auditions TheatrePeople Auditions page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/283700081669080/ Audition Notices

https://www.facebook.com/groups/auditionsaus/ Auditions Listings Australia

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydneyaudition/ Sydney Audition

https://www.facebook.com/groups/34752710936/ Sydney Auditions

https://www.artshub.com.au/callouts/list/ ArtsHub Auditions page

See also:

Bell Shakespeare Careers page https://www.bellshakespeare.com.au/our-story/careers/

Information for actors on the Belvoir St Theatre website https://belvoir.com.au/actors/