In Conversation with Lyndon Terracini
Bask in the surrounds of The Courier-Mail Spiegeltent and share in conversation with the directors, composers and cast members whose work features as part of Brisbane Festival 2008, while they discuss their work, artistic philosophies and processes with Lyndon Terracini.

Bruce Myers, performer in The Grand Inquisitor
Saturday 19 July from 12noon – 1pm

Join renowned actor Bruce Myers as he discusses the making of theatre, the processes he employs for his craft and his experience working with legendary director, Peter Brook.

Bruce Myers performs in The Grand Inquisitor which runs from 19 to 26 July at the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

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Wu Hsing-Kuo, director and Wei Hai-Min, actress of The Kingdom of Desire
Sunday 20 July from 12noon – 1pm

Hear about the process of making the extraordinary theatre production Kingdom of Desire with director Wu Hsing-Kuo and Beijing opera actress Wei Hai-Min. Based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, The Kingdom of Desire incorporates the outstanding elements of traditional Chinese opera, intricate dancing and thrilling physical theatre.

Kingdom of Desire runs from 23 to 26 July at the Playhouse, QPAC

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Barrie Kosky, director of The Navigator
Saturday 26 July from 12noon – 1pm

Share in conversation with Barrie Kosky, one of Australia’s most celebrated theatre directors as he discusses the process involved in making theatre in Australia and Germany, and the state of the arts.

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Liza Lim, composer of The Navigator
Sunday 27 July from 12noon – 1pm

Internationally acclaimed composer Liza Lim discusses the process involved in composing for the international stage and the processes employed in composition of The Navigator. Liza Lim’s music ranges from operatic and orchestral to site-specific installations. 

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Bille Brown, Feasting on Flesh
Saturday 2 August from 12noon – 1pm

One of Australia’s greatest actors talks to Lyndon Terracini about his career from Biloela to London and everywhere in between.

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Valery Shadrin, artistic director of the Chekhov International Theatre Festival
Sunday 2 August from 12noon – 1pm

Valery Shadrin and Lyndon Terracini discuss the methods employed by artistic directors in producing international festivals and the importance of continuity, funding, commissioning new work and creating co-productions in an international context.

Three Sisters runs from 29 July to 2 August at the Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

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