10 November 2016
So, yesterday happened and the lump in the world's heart is palpable.
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| Blessed, Matt Hickey, Olivia Monticcicolo. Phtoto by Sarah Walker |
I went to the theatre and saw Blessed, a gorgeously dark and loving play by Attic Erratic (written by Fleur Kilpatrick, directed by Danny Delahunty). It's about finding the holy in unexpected places and people, which is where god always knew it was hidden. For an hour, a room full of people could be in a world that wasn't yesterday's world. It felt good.
At the party after, which was celebrating the launch of the second Poppy Seed Festival, I watched Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock) sing a song I remember pashing to as teenager and then he danced to a Madonna song with a group of 40-something women. And the world felt right for a while.
There's been a loud call to bring "What Melbourne Loved" back and today is an excellent day to remind ourselves of the power and anger and the hope and healing of theatre and art.
To take part, email me your answers to:
What was your favourite moment in Melbourne theatre in 2016?
It could be a show, a performance, an overheard comment in an interval, a thought the next day or anything that gave you that jolt that says "this is why we do this".
I know some of you like to write a lot, but try to keep it succinct, because there's a second questions this year.
What are you looking forward to in Melbourne theatre in 2017?
It could be something that is programmed to happen or something that you wish for.
Also send me your favourite photo of you and credit the photographer if you can.
I've just read though the past years and, dammit, we've got so many amazing people working, living and passing through this city. I can't wait to start reading and sharing. They'll start in December.
If you haven't contributed before, please do.
And please get a lot to me by the end of November. I'll keep going in December until we run out, but I need a lot to get us started. If you see something amazing after you've done yours, we can update.
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