Review: The Dancer and the Thief

by Alice Tynan

Exactly as the title suggests, Fernando Trueba’s The Dancer and the Thief is a charming, evocative fairytale. And like the fairytales of old, it is not without darkness, for the story of fated… Read More →

Review: Blank Canvas

by Alice Tynan

Sydneysiders may remember the tragic death of dancer/choreographer, Tanja Liedtke in August 2007.  German-born Liedtke was due to start as the Artistic Director of the Sydney Dance Company, when she was struck by… Read More →

Opening night: The Friends Zone

by Alice Tynan

The 13th Spanish Film Festival launched in style last night with Sydney’s gala opening fiesta! VIPs were treated to pre-film drinks and delicious tapas from Verlo before festival director Natalia Ortiz and Mr.… Read More →

Celia Salsa Night!

by Alice Tynan

We’ve already shown you the trailer, now it’s time to get in on the action! To coincide with the toe tapping screening of Celia the Queen, the festival is hosting special salsa nights… Read More →

Sneak Preview: Blank Canvas

by Alice Tynan

Blank Canvas is the fascinating Australian documentary that charts the transformation of the Sydney Dance Company under their new Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and tracks the creation of his first production for the… Read More →