I agree that it possessed all those things. I think everyone there, from what I remember, saw those qualities in it. But like I said at the time, I had this sense of fascinating beginnings that instead of being developed in some way through the show leapt to another fascinating beginning. In my view, it’s a question about the dramaturgy.

Glad to hear the booking system is working!

Thanks, Keith. Yes, it would feel very unfair to review that night. It’s such a shame for the artists too, who know that’s not what they meant. But hey, that’s live performance for you! Anything might happen!

It’s going to be interesting to see how this process evolves into different spaces! Our task is really just to facilitate conversation and…[Read more]

No, I had a couple of people tell me they felt it was difficult to find a way in. It’s important for people to be feel able to step into the flow of discussion and that everyone is heard, it’s about everyone there! At the Malthouse we had about 30 people (and it was also in their bar) so people could split organically into different groups and…[Read more]

Thank you so much, all of you who came to our First Real Witness Live Night. Such an interesting conversation, and I really enjoyed the generous discussion. Team Witness was a bit thin last night – Rob had to lecture in Ballarat, and Carissa, who was supposed to be there, had to go to hospital that afternoon (lots of get well thoughts for…[Read more]

Dear all – it looks like there’s around a dozen of us coming tomorrow night (according to Arts House – it seems not everyone posted here hem hem) – can’t wait! Look out for Ben, Carissa and me in the foyer before the show, we’ll be standing there like dags holding some kind of WITNESS sign. Afterwards we’ll be gathering in the supper room at the…[Read more]

Dear all – it looks like there’s around a dozen of us coming tomorrow night (according to Arts House – it seems not everyone posted here hem hem) – can’t wait! Look out for Ben, Carissa and me in the foyer before the show, we’ll be standing there like dags holding some kind of WITNESS sign. Afterwards we’ll be gathering in the supper room at the…[Read more]

Terrific Katy!

Brilliant! Look forward to seeing you there!

Yay! Thanks Angel and Keith. See you there!