Tuesday 8 May, 7.30pm
The gentleman of the arts in Australia share their influences and inspirations as they each curate an evening of programs on STUDIO. They’ll tell you about the artists, filmmakers, musicians and identities that shaped their artistic outlook, followed by the programs that impacted their careers. Guest Hijackers include Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini, theatre director Sam Strong, arts impresario Brett Sheehy, actor Jeremy Sims and singer David Hobson.
David Hobson
Tuesday 13 March 7.30pm
David Hobson is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists. Most known for his performances in La Boheme, Orphee, and his many appearances at Carols By Candle light and Carols In The Domain, David Hobson is a true Australian opera icon.
Edmund Capon
Tuesday 20 March 7.30pm
Edmund Capon is best known as the former Director and Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of NSW, a post be held for 33 years. He is now recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in his field.
Lyndon Terracinni
Tuesday 27 March 7.30pm
Lyndon Terracini is the current Artistic Director of Opera Australia. He is an accomplished operatic baritone and previously was the Director of Brisbane Festival from 2005-2008.
Brett Sheehy
Tuesday 3 April 7.30pm
Bretty Sheehy is one of Australia’s most accomplished Artistic Directors, having directed Adelaide Festival, Sydney Festival and currently Melbourne Festival. From next year he will become the Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company.
Shane Howard
Tuesday 10 April 7.30pm
Shane Howard is an Australian guitarist and singer songwriter best known as the lead singer of Goanna, the first Australian rock band to broach the subject of Aboriginal rights. 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of the iconic album ‘Spirit of Place‘, and Shane will be touring the country.
Rafael Bonachela
Tuesday 17 April 7.30pm
Rafael Bonachela is the Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company. In 2008, Rafael premiered his production of 360°to Sydney Dance Company, to which within months was approached by Sydney Dance Company to become Artistic Director.
Jeremy Sims
Tuesday 24 April 7.30pm
Jeremy Sims is an Australian Actor/Director and owner of production company Pork Chop Productions. Jeremy is an iconic Australian actor having performed throughout Australia in several critically acclaimed theatre productions, films and television series.
Sam Strong
Tuesday 1 May 7.30pm
Sam Strong is an award winning theatre director and the current Artistic Director for the Griffin Theatre Company. Soon Sam will reveal his next production for the Sydney Theatre Company “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” running from April 5th – June 9th.
Barry Otto
Tuesday 8 May
Barry Otto is one of Australia’s best known actors having worked in the performing arts for over 35 years. Barry has appeared in films such as Strictly Ballroom, Vietnam, Cosi, and has won numerous awards and countless critical recognition throughout his career.
