Theatre Resources: blogs/reviews, auditions, theatrical agents, ticketing agencies+

Here are a few of the reviewers i have been reading lately. If you know of more regular theatre reviewers please email tangneyniall (@) gmail.com and i will try to make this a comprehensive list for Australia, not just Sydney.

There are now 4 separate WHAT"S ON pages on this site!.

WHAT"S ON - SYDNEY- (Now to June 2018)
WHAT'S ON - SYDNEY = (July 2018 to December 2018)
WHAT"S ON - NSW OUTSIDE SYDNEY
WHAT"S ON - THEATRE FOR KIDS - SYDNEY

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/ prolific Sydney-based writer/reviewer

Jason Blake http://eightnightsaweek.blogspot.com/ Sydney Morning Herald reviewer

Rebecca Caton / TheatReView Sydney http://theatreviewsyd.tumblr.com/

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

Chris Hook http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/arts Daily Telegraph Arts coverage

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

Veronica Kaye http://theatrered.wordpress.com/

Jo Litson - Scene and Heard (also writes for the Sunday Telegraph) http://jolitson.com/

Various writers at Time Out http://www.au.timeout.com/sydney/theatre

Joy Minter - The Buzz From Sydney http://www.thebuzzfromsydney.com/ a new-ish blog about theatre and exhibitions

Jodi McAlister http://theatrefromthebackseat.blogspot.com/

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

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

Jane Simmons http://shitonyourplay.blogspot.com/

Syke On Stage (Brad Syke) https://www.facebook.com/sykeonstage

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

Epistemysics http://epistemysics.wordpress.com/

Dinner And A Show http://dinnerandshowblog.wordpress.com/ A new (Jan 2013) blog by Sydney Abba and Nathan Finger

Spell Of Waking Hours Blog http://thespellofwakinghours.blogspot.com.au/ (by an anonymous theatre addict & dramaturg)

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

Alison Croggon's Theatre Notes http://theatrenotes.blogspot.com/ (archived)

Time Out Melbourne http://www.au.timeout.com/melbourne/theatre

Guerrilla Semiotics http://guerrillasemiotics.com/

Richard Watts http://richard_watts.blogspot.com/

Cameron Woodhead - Behind the Critical Curtain http://cameronwoodhead.com/

Spark Online http://sparkonline.com.au/
Red Stitch Actors Centre blog http://redstitchactors.tumblr.com/

Dione Joseph ; Heading In A Different Direction http://dionejoseph.wordpress.com/

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

The Morning After: Performing Arts In Australia / by Chris Boyd http://chrisboyd.blogspot.com.au/

Talking Pointes / by Jordan Beth Vincent http://talkingpointes.blogspot.com.au/

Theatre Press http://theatrepress.com.au/2013/

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

Sophie Bruhn http://sophiebruhn.wordpress.com/

Jane Howard http://noplain.wordpress.com/ No Plain Jane

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

Festival freak / by Pete Muller http://ff.moobaa.com/

Marginalia / by Ben Brooker http://marginalia-bb.blogspot.com.au/

Carving In Snow / David Berthold http://carveinsnow.blogspot.com.au/

Brisbane Times Stage Reviews http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/stage

Xanthe Coward via Briz-Tix http://www.briztix.com/01_cms/details.asp?ID=19

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

Eric Scott http://www.absolutetheatre.com.au/

Arts reviews from the West Australian newspaper http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/arts/reviews/

Portal for Australian Theatre ; Reviews http://www.theatre.asn.au/forums/theatre_reviews_0

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

Scissors Paper Pen blog http://scissorspaperpen.wordpress.com/ the blog of this Canberra literary collective includes theatre reviews.

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

Stage Milk (Australian based acting blog and theatre review site) http://www.stagemilk.com

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

Theatre People (an excellent theatre site with stories and interviews and reviews) http://theatrepeople.com.au/reviews

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

Crikey Theatre Reviews http://www.crikey.com.au/topic/theatre-reviews/

Crikey's Curtain Call http://blogs.crikey.com.au/curtaincall/

The Australian Newspaper Arts Reviews (incl. John McCallum ) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/reviews

Limelight Magazine (music and arts) http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/live-reviews/413/stage

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

Irish Theatre Magazine Reviews http://www.irishtheatremagazine.ie/Reviews/Current.aspx Ireland

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

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

Charles Spencer http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturecritics/charlesspencer/ ( British Daily Telegraph)

Dominic Cavendish http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturecritics/dominiccavendish/ (Daily Telegraph U.K.)

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

AndrewAndrew Youtube Channel / http://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewAndrewTubeTube / theatre reviews - New York City USA

Australian theatre site "TheatrePeople"'s Youtube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/theatrepeopletube?feature=autoshare

Random Link http://www.liveperformance.com.au/halloffame/index.htm The Australian Live Performance Hall of Fame

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://www.facebook.com/theatrenetworknsw/
Women in Theatre & Screen - Australia: An action group for gender parity and gender diversity in the Australian performing arts industry.
https://www.facebook.com/witsaus/
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/
The Platform - Sydney theatre discussion group - a discussion group for people involved in Sydney theatre to talk about Sydney theatre. Please note: this is not a place to post advertising, or notices for shows and workshops. Debate is welcome, but there will be zero tolerance shown towards rudeness and hostility. Offensive and inappropriate posts will be removed along with the user.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1711267675776076/
Theatre Links in the West - a networking group for theatre artists based in Western Sydney
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theatrelinks/
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/
Sydney Theatre Venues - venue news - A forum to discuss and share information about theatre venues in Sydney.
https://www.facebook.com/sydneytheatrevenues/
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/Audition.Australia Auditions and Casting Calls (Australia)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/34752710936/10151677810640937/ Sydney Auditions on Facebook
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.facebook.com/justauditions Just Auditions on Facebook (Melbourne focused, but also further afield)

http://justauditions.com/ Just Auditions website

http://castingsandauditions.com.au/castings/index.php Castings and Auditions

http://au.artshub.com/au/classifieds/list/auditions/ ArtsHub Auditions page

http://jobs.australianstage.com.au/jobs/auditions/ Australian Stage Auditions page
http://theatrenow.com.au/opportunities-noticeboard/ Theatre Now Opportunites & Auditions page
http://theatrenow.com.au/take-note/ Theatre Now's 'Take Note' page

If you know of more useful auditions sites, please send email to: tangneyniall (@) gmail.com
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See also:

Bell Shakespeare Jobs page
See http://www.bellshakespeare.com.au/about/jobs

Griffin Theatre wants to see your show!
On the Griffin Theatre website it says “If you have a show on around town that you would like us to see (you might have written it, be directing it, be acting in it, or designed something on it), please invite us through info @ griffintheatre.com.au . ”
Read here: http://www.griffintheatre.com.au/development/artist-access/

Information for actors on the Belvoir St Theatre website
http://belvoir.com.au/for-artists/actors/

Invite a Sydney Theatre Company representative to see your show:
http://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/about/information-for-artists/inviting-us-to-see-your-show.aspx

Professional Theatre Publicists in Sydney

(alphabetical list of Sydney-based theatre publicists appearing in the top results on Google, plus others..)