The Drawing Room

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  • Kylie Jenner as metaphor
    In 2019, Forbes Magazine wrote an article describing Kylie Jenner as the world's youngest self-made billionaire. The internet had opinions.
    Enter stage left: Shari Sebbens and Moreblessing Maturure, the director and co-star of seven methods of killing kylie jenner, a recent play that merges memes and monologues to explore online identity, youthful mistakes and the politics of race.
    22 min
  • The magical world of fungi
    Fungi might seem small and delicate, but below the surface they can weigh hundreds of tonnes, push through asphalt with explosive force, and tie the world together in ways we are only just beginning to understand.
    The biologist and author Merlin Sheldrake takes us truffle hunting, explores the idea of non-human intellect, and explains how LSD helped his research.
    21 min
  • The magical world of fungi
    Fungi might seem small and delicate, but below the surface they can weigh hundreds of tonnes, push through asphalt with explosive force, and tie the world together in ways we are only just beginning to understand.
    The biologist and author Merlin Sheldrake takes us truffle hunting, explores the idea of non-human intellect, and explains how LSD helped his research.
    21 min
  • Dancing in dialects
    What does it take to be at the peak of the dance world and earn the respect, not only of your audience, but also your peers?
    Nathan Brook recently won both the Rising Star and the People's Choice award at the Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards.
    23 min
  • Dancing in dialects
    What does it take to be at the peak of the dance world and earn the respect, not only of your audience, but also your peers?
    Nathan Brook recently won both the Rising Star and the People's Choice award at the Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards.
    23 min
  • Supernatural sisters
    In a world not quite like our own, werewolves and selkies mingle with bikie gangs and hang out in nail salons.
    And while Dreckly Jones, a 140 year-old sprite, never wanted to be a hero, she might not have a choice any more.
    Maria Lewis chats about The Rose Daughter, the seventh book in the Supernatural Sisters series.
    28 min
  • Supernatural sisters
    In a world not quite like our own, werewolves and selkies mingle with bikie gangs and hang out in nail salons.
    And while Dreckly Jones, a 140 year-old sprite, never wanted to be a hero, she might not have a choice any more.
    Maria Lewis chats about The Rose Daughter, the seventh book in the Supernatural Sisters series.
    28 min
  • The War Against the Grannies
    When might a paper round be the most dangerous job in the world?
    When it pits you against a league of evil grannies, armed with deadly hankies.
    Charlie and the War Against the Grannies began life as a successful children's book, written by Alan Brough. Now it's a musical theatre extravaganza.
    23 min

About The Drawing Room

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Retire to the eclectic environs of the RN Drive Drawing Room, for music, musings and unexpected conversations. The Drawing Room is equal parts performance space, salon, and kitchen table confessional.

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