Art Smitten - The Podcast

Creator of the experimental music series Play On, Lydia Dobbin, joins co-hosts Charlie, Aurora and Tom to discuss the merits of performing in an underground car park, and what to expect from the upcoming performances.   More information about Play On can be found on their official website and Facebook page.   Segment originally aired Wednesday, March 12th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of Play On.

Jared Smith, Luke Martin and Jess Marshall of Lightbox Productions speak with Art Smitten's co-hosts Tom, Marcie, Sim and Nicola about their Love Actually-inspired musical show The Theory of Relativity, which has its premiere earlier this month. For more information about Lightbox Productions, visit their official website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Segment originally aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry.

In preparation for International Women’s Day, co-hosts Charisa and Nicola chatted with Emma Mary Hall, the writer and director of World Problems about the philosophical crises and cultural barriers that led to her show’s creation.   Emma will be performing World Problems at fortyfivedownstairs from March 13th. For more information, head to fortyfivedownstairs.com/wp2016/event/world-problems   Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of the artist.

Two crew members from the theatrical group Norbury Productions, Verity Norbury and Rohan Dimsey, discuss their new comedy, The Global Citizen and the perils of working in retail with co-hosts Marcie, Sim, Tom and Nicola.   For more information about Norbury Productions, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.   Originally aired Wednesday, February 27th. Produced by Tom Parry.   Image courtesy of Norbury Productions.

Co-hosts Luca and Fergus are given insight into the Linden Art Prize exhibition by guest Melinda Martin. The exhibition will be housed in the Linden New Art gallery until April 28th. For more information, head to lindenarts.org/exhibitions Segment originally aired February 24th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of Linden New Art.

In this segment, Marcie & Tom discuss Jon S. Baird's film Stan & Ollie – documenting the duo’s tour of the UK and Ireland – with co-hosts Arnie and Nicola.Read Tom's written review of the film here: syn.org.au/syn-reviews-stan-ollie   Originally aired Wednesday, February 20th.Produced and edited by Tom Parry.

Technical difficulties weren’t going to stop Arnie and Nicola from interviewing Fiona Sweet, the creative director of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, who spoke to Art Smitten about the opening of the National Centre of Photography and the inaugural exhibition from artist Robbie Rowlands. For more information on the exhibition, head to ballaratfoto.org/events/robbie-rowlands/   Segment original aired Wednesday, February 20th. Produced and edited by Tom Parry.

Co-hosts James Karakolis and Tom Denham discuss their appreciation of audio serials, and improvise their own radio play at segment's end.Originally aired February 13th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry.

Digby and Nicola discuss 'Sex Education', a Netflix Original Series that follows Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) as he assists his peers through their sexual difficulties.Segment originally aired February 10th. Produced by Marcie Di Bartolomeo; edited by Tom Parry.

Nicola, Digby and Ben have a lovely chat with Tash York about her new cabaret "Badass" which is all about managing anxiety in every day life, and being a total badass about it. Featuring a lot of parodied pop songs, raps, hilarious true stories, improvised numbers and a whole lot of heart, "Badass" has Tash York's signature style all over it--and Tash being a total badass in the face of her anxiety.  "Badass" premiered at The Toff In Town on February 10th at 7:30pm.  Originally aired on February 10th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Photo courtesy of Alexis Desaulniers-Lea Photography

Marcie and Tom talk to Mark Wilson, director of "Sweet Phoebe", a stageplay about a couple and a dog (with the titular name Phoebe). This adaptation, both funny and disturbing, is a study of relationships and a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the original play by acclaimed Australian playwright Michael Gow.   Currently playing at Red Stitch Theatre until March 3rd Originally aired February 10th. Segment produced by Tom Parry and Marcie Di Bartolomeo, edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Photo courtesy of Work Art Life Studios and Black Photography

Viv, Fergus and Luca talk to Jarrad from the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) and his experiences as an AYO musician. In particular how AYO is collaborating with Victorian Opera in their production of Wagner’s Parsifal, where AYO musicians will be taking to the orchestra pit to provide the accompaniment to some world-renowned opera singers. Parsifal will be on Wednesday 20 February, 4:30pm, Friday 22 February, 4:30pm, Sunday 24 February, 3:00pm at Palais Theatre, St Kilda. Originally aired on February 17th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Photo courtesy of Pier Carthew for Victorian Opera

Viv, Fergus and Luca interview Madi, Sophie and Juan from Mad World presented by David Butler Studio and Richard Taki. Mad World transports audiences to the twisted and mad cabaret world of Klub Wonderland in WWII Berlin. A "choose your own adventure" kind of cabaret, no two experiences are the same. It has another four shows this Sunday to Wednesday 7pm at Vau d'Vile Drag Cabaret 62-70 Johnston St. Fitzroy. Aired originally on Sunday February 17th. Segment produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of Mad World and Lauren Broeren.

The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Salt Lake City, Utah that showcases the best new independent American movies. In this segment, Charisa, Tom and Marcie discuss highlights from the 2019 Festival, including Honey Boy, Late Night, The Farewell and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry.

Marcie, Charisa and Tom discuss Cake Daddy, a queer cabaret that is all about body positivity and acceptance, as part of the 2019 Midsumma Festival. Originally aired Wednesday, March 6th. Segment produced and edited by Tom Parry. Image courtesy of the artist and Theatre Works.

Marcie, Tom and Fergus talk about the recent television special Steven Universe: Change Your Mind, and the series' wider impact on culture and society. Originally aired Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. Produced and Edited by Tom Parry

Marcie, Digby and Tom discuss the film On the Basis of Sex, charting the journey of lawyer, and future Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she fights for equality of the sexes.On the Basis of Sex is screening in Australian cinemas nationwide. Segment originally aired Wednesday, January 30th, 2019Edited by Tom Parry

Looking for some youth theatre this December? Amarachi Okorom came in to chat with hosts, Hayley and Tom about the Western Edge Youth Arts (WEYA) explosive new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, created and performed by the newly formed St Albans Edge Youth theatre project. ‘Grace For Race’. Date: Sat 8 Dec. 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM. The Bowery Theatre, St Albans. Free tickets www.bowerystacc.com.au, limited seats available. Hosts: Tom and Hayley, Producer: Dana.

Need some HILARIOUS entertainment this Xmas season?? Kelley Kerr Young and Emma Jo McKay can in to talk about their exciting verbatim show ‘A Christmas Tale’. Presented by Girls Act Good (GAG), this all female, fast-paced show will brighten your December. Tom and Hayley chat to them about their xmas traditions and family madness! The Butterfly Club. December 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 @ 7pm. Tickets: https://thebutterflyclub.com/show/a-christmas-tale-2018   Hosts: Tom and Hayley, Producer: Dana.

November 25th. Tom and Shreyas talk to Liam Drummer about the NICA 3rd year Graduation Show.