Genius & Madness
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Vincent is a contemporary dance production visually articulating the inner turmoil of Impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh. It’s a mesmerizing and thought provoking work of exceptional beauty and breathtaking physicality. Melisa Lanham of LissaJane Dance has created something totally unique. While using the letters exchanged between Van Gogh and his brother Theo as its dialogue, the body of the story is...
Saltwater and Remembrance
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery presents a trio of interesting exhibitions this quarter. In the foyer is Flowers in the Field – Waiting for the Sunrise. In the main gallery is Saltwater Country. Also in the main gallery find Australians Will Be There – Victorians in the First World War. Marion Manifold is a printmaker interested in identity and women’s’ body image. In Flowers in the Field –...
Triple Threat
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Stephen Multari is what is known in show business as a triple threat. He’s an actor who can dance and sing. He works in television, on stage, in commercials and film as well as voiceover. This versatile young actor also runs a theatre production company (MopHead) with fellow actor Eloise Snape. He’s currently starring as Leo in Amy Herzog’s multi-award-winning, Pulitzer Prize nominated play, 4000 Miles. A...
What matters most
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Powerhouse performer Tracy Bartram has a diverse professional repertoire, but she’s probably best known as a stand up comedian and radio personality. Passionate about social change, she also puts a lot of energy into working for what she calls the ‘greater good.’ She’s particularly interested in shining a light on addiction, mental health and gender equity. Bartram will bring her passion and energy to Frankston...
Life’s a beach at MPRG
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS Once a year, The Friends of the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery host their Life’s a Beach student art award recognizing the talents and artistic innovations of Peninsula youth, from Prep to Year Twelve. To be exhibited in such a prestigious venue really is something to brag about. Students from 21 different schools competed, but only a dozen won a first, second or third prize, though the highly commended...
The Social Knitwork
By ANDREA LOUISE THOMAS BENNIE Plymin is not a one-trick pony. He studied screenwriting at RMIT then started writing for Channel 7’s preschool program, Toybox. He’s currently costume coordinator for a major children’s live entertainment company, but Plymin’s real passion is knitting. When he was about eight, he picked up some wool, found a book at the library and taught himself to knit. He’s been knitting ever since and he’s now...