Art Smitten

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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, 2019
Edited by Tom Parry

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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.

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