The Enthusiast

Remembering Chrissy Amphlett, Gen-X Oz-Rock Legend

Mel Campbell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:24:29 +0000

She wanted her song 'I Touch Myself' to inspire women to check for breast cancer. Now cancer has claimed Chrissy Amphlett, the tough, sexy frontwoman for Australian rock band Divinyls. Related stories:

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Review: Luke McGregor – My Soulmate Is Out of My League

Mel Campbell — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:45:11 +0000

Luke McGregor may behave awkwardly in the dating game, but if chicks like a guy who can make 'em laugh, call him Casanova. Related stories:

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Warren Of Secrets: Part Two

Andrew Tijs — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:29:48 +0000

In Part Two of our chat with PostSecret founder Frank Warren, we discuss a community based around confessions, dodgy web awards, the ill-fated app, and more. Related stories:

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Review: The Trial And Death Of Socrates (No Relation)

Andrew Tijs — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:57:30 +0000

The title character in Joel Tito's comic theatre piece is a pathetic loser, but thankfully this one-man show has a larger, stranger, funnier cast. Related stories:

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Review: Hannah Gadsby – Happiness Is A Bedside Table

Andrew Tijs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:28:03 +0000

Hannah Gadsby truly finds her voice in this ambling, intimate and ultimately profound catalogue of the routine humiliations that sculpt our outlook on life. Related stories:

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Review: Lawrence Leung’s Part-Time Detective Agency

Andrew Tijs — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:32:36 +0000

It's the Case of the Youthful Prank and diligent dick Lawrence Leung is all over it in this well-done mystery show. Related stories:

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Warren Of Secrets: Part One

Andrew Tijs — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:48:52 +0000

Frank Warren collects your secrets and posts them on the internet. We ask Warren why, after eight years and half a billion hits, people still can't get enough handcrafted confessions. Related stories:

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Review: Choir Girl

Mel Campbell — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:13:07 +0000

Writer/performer Sarah Collins presents an affectionate, hilarious and finely crafted vision of suburban community choirs… aided by a decidedly weird 14-member backing choir. Related stories:

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Review: Idiots of Ants – Model Citizens

Mel Campbell — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:58:11 +0000

This likeable English sketch comedy troupe offers meat-and-potatoes skits, performed with flair… and a few twists. Related stories:

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Review: Arj Barker – Go Time

Andrew Tijs — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:21:30 +0000

Why bother going to see MICF stalwart Arj Barker this far in? Because he's still adorable, funny, and enormously personable. Related stories:

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