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Stephen A Russell, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Review: Re-Memeber Me (Dickie Beau)
Review: Re-Memeber Me (Dickie Beau)
Features / Arts
Brent Hill Is Rocking Just As Hard As The Kids For The Aus Premiere Of 'School Of Rock'
Stephen A Russell speaks to actor and musician Brent Hill about his leading role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit adaptation of the Jack Black blockbuster and learning to be a kid again.
Features / Arts
Earth, Water & Fire: The Art Of Immersing Audiences In The Elements
As the 2018 Melbourne International Arts Festival opens this week, Stephen A Russell explores how immersive theatre will expose the city to the elements.
Features / Film & TV
Looking Back On 65 Years Of The Sydney Film Festival
"Stephen A Russell speaks to the inaugural Sydney Film Festival director David Donaldson and three long-term subscribers about six and a half decades of movie magic."
Features / Arts
Director Timothy Hill Has Come Full-Circle In Reviving One Of Broadway's All-time Greatest Hits
"This show means so much to so many people, including me, so the first thing that goes through your head is fear, and then you also feel a great deal of responsibility."
Features / Arts
Con Culture: 'You Don't Have To Hide Anymore, Because It's So Out There'
"I lost my mind when I met George Lucas and Carrie Fisher at conventions, and I love to share that insanity with my fans."
Reviews / Arts
Betty Grumble: Love & Anger (MICF)
"Part love incantation, part misogyny exorcism"
Reviews / Arts
Review: ★★★★ Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft (MICF)
"We suspect Tisdell will become one of those must-book faves in years to come."
Reviews / Arts
Rhys Nicholson: Seminal (MICF)
"An incredible hour of smart and deceptively silly entertainment that's likely to leave you energised and outraged."
Reviews / Arts
Lady Rizo: Red, White & Indigo (MICF)
"A force of nature, barely restrained."
Reviews / Arts
Celia Pacquola
Review: ★★★★ Celia Pacquola: All Talk (MICF)
"An enthusiastically charismatic presence from the outset."
Reviews / Arts
Review: ★★★★ Fleabag (MICF)
"It's dark, but it's also razor sharp, snortingly funny."
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