Diana Newman is a playwright who has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales with a double major in English and Theatre Studies, graduating in 1991.
Diana has had three plays produced and she was shortlisted twice for NIDA’s playwright’s course.
BITCHIN’ was workshopped at the Genesian Theatre in 1995 with the production being directed by Pamela Whalan.
GAZUMPED was performed at Belvoir Street’s Open House program, directed by Ainslie Masterton in 1995.
STANDUP was performed in 2000, directed by Rhonwen McCormack of Velvet Masque Productions at the Three Weeds Hotel, Rozelle.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RIPPER MURDERS has been written by Brian Clemens and is deftly directed by Jesse Davis.
Numerous theories have been expounded about the identity of Jack the Ripper who committed heinous crimes against vulnerable women in …
If you’re sick of hibernating in the colder weather, then seeing THE HYPOCHONDRIAC by Moliere will remedy your malady and beat those Winter blues.
Hilary Bell has contemporised this farcical and satirical, classic play which was originally titled ‘The …
Emily O’Grady is the recipient of the Australian/Vogel’s literary award 2018 for her debut crime novel – THE YELLOW HOUSE -which will have readers on the edge of their seats, and demonstrates clear and telling insights into the human condition.…
Belinda Davids, the captivating and incredibly focused South African singer from Port Elizabeth in Capetown, weaved a memorable spell with her show, THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL – THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW, produced and directed by John Van Grinsven …
Featured photo – Author Holly Wainwright.
If you like your novels sugar coated then read the MUMMY BLOGGERS by Holly Wainwright. Wainwright is the head of entertainment at Mamamia Women’s Network. She is a journalist, writer, editor, podcaster and working …
Featured photo – Tara Moss signing copies of her book at North Sydney’s Stanton Library. All photos by Ben Apfelbaum.
Model, crime author and public speaker Tara Moss’ empowering and enlightening book SPEAKING OUT, aimed at inspiring girls and women, …
It was more than a bit of a challenge when I was requested to write a review of a book written by an eminent and esteemed critic, academic, best selling author and a person who is the Sydney Morning …
For all of those hopeless romantics out there, you’ve got to feel the love and see THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL. It is based on the 1992 Warner Bros film, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner with the book by Alexander …
The statistics are alarming; a note from the editor of Bully For Them – Fiona Scott-Norman who also suffered torment at school that, ‘’one in four students is affected by bullying.’’
At school it really is a case of survival …
It was lights, cameras, action at the Hayes theatre for this very slick production of MACK AND MABEL, book by Michael Stewart and catchy music by Jerry Herman, directed by Trevor Ashley.…