Flying in my gondola

Written by  Gordana Andjelic-Davila    Friday, 11 April 2014 20:48 Singer composer,  Colin Hay  is touring the globe again. Once lead singer of Grammy Award winner Australian band, Men at Work, responsible for such hits as,  Who Can it Be Now ,  Overkill  and the unofficial Australian anthem, renown worldwide  Down Under . Hay  is in town performing at the Arts Centre as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MCIF). At first this may seem unusual, as he is not know for comedy, but,  Colin Hay  is no run-of-of-the-mill kind of artist; he is an accomplished guitarist, and a master story weaver.  Hay  must have been born under a lucky star which has enabled him with the gift of elaborate and extremely witty story telling.  Concert goers are well aware of the gaps and/or breathers which singers fill with some light chit chat and background information of the origins of a particular...

Written by  Gordana Andjelic-Davila    Friday, 07 February 2014 17:26 Los Angeles-based company  Diavolo Dance Theatre , established by director Jacques Heim back in 1992, has come to Melbourne’s Arts Centre, bringing an amazing mix of modern dance movement and breathtaking acrobatic stunts, set on a variety of oversized sculptural structures. Diavolo  is a medley of endless and diverse styles, among them, everyday movement, ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, gymnastics, martial arts, and hip-hop. When first exposed to Diavolo’s performance, one might think the group is executing random and improvised steps, but soon it’s clear that they are manifesting something which is choreographed down to the minutiae. Architecture in Motion , presented as a double bill, showcases architectural aesthetic with two dance pieces set to a stunning contemporary soundtrack, and is inspired by urban design and cityscapes. The dancers, slide down, climb upon and perform daredevi...