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The Alices – with Canberra Youth Orchestra

The Alices – with Canberra Youth Orchestra
Four members of the junior music theatre class Dianna Nixon teaches for the Kim Harvey School of Dance were selected to sing the role of Alice in a work by ANU academic and composer, Frank Millward. This saw them receive coaching from Frank and his partner (voice coach/performer/director/AMEB examiner) Heather Keens. A great learning experience…
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Interview for Uni of Sunshine Coast Creative Entrepreneur course

Interview for Uni of Sunshine Coast Creative Entrepreneur course
This was recorded via Zoom, interviewed by Sarah Casey, back in July. I was engaged by the University of the Sunshine Coast for this, and it is being used as part of the materials for their Creative Entrepreneurship course. Make a cuppa as it's 25 mins long, but I think some of you will find…
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Opening night approaching

Opening night approaching
On this day, when male dancers have been doing ballet in Times Square, and sharing amazing photos and stories, I thought I'd share this pic. (Photo by James D Morgan) These are the 4 boys playing Billy Elliot for the Australian production. They are currently in rehearsal, and the opening night is on 10th October.…
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An Italian Country Afternoon – preview

An Italian Country Afternoon – preview
On Sunday 28th July, the Hume Conservatorium in Goulburn generously hosted our preview of An Italian Country Afternoon. Wild Voices Music Theatre has produced this project with funding from Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP) auspices from The Street Theatre. Three regionally-based performing artists playfully explore the much-loved 24 Italian Songs & Arias. Alto,…
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Music Theatre Startup – at The Street Theatre

Music Theatre Startup – at The Street Theatre
This month has been chockers. Last week we spent an intense time at The Street Theatre, working with David Sisco, a New York based MT composer, voice teacher, director and pianist. 8 ACT region performers and 2 writer/composers were in the room for the duration, and were joined by performer and composer/lyricist Vidya Makan for…
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In Harmonia Progressio – at the NGA

In Harmonia Progressio – at the NGA
Dianna Nixon was engaged by the National Gallery of Australia to assemble a group to learn and improvise the actualisation of the work of Indonesian artist, Duto Hardono. The group spent a day and a half with Duto at the Gallery learning the 'rules' of his piece. We've since actualised the work multiple times over…
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