Vanessa Francesca

Vanessa Francesca is a writer who has worked in independent theatre. Her work has appeared in The Age, The Australian and Meanjin

Vanessa's Latest Articles

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Music review: Jemma Cher, Jazzlab

A young jazz musician performs a solid set of eclectic songs.

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Comedy review: Andy Balloch: Am I the Drama? MICF

Balloch's romp through history and contemporary times takes in light and shade.

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Music review: Carole King Hits and Rarities, Festival of Jewish Art and Music

A tribute show to an iconic singer and songwriter.

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Dance review: Somewhere at the beginning, Arts House

An autobiographical solo work from a performer considered the mother of contemporary African dance.

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Musical Theatre review: Yiddish Divas: Into the Red Tent, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre

A cabaret featuring Yiddish song and a multi-generational cast of performers.

Features

Let loose the dogs of war...

A company that has been 'chased, persecuted, arrested, exiled, spied on and slandered' comes to the Adelaide Festival.

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Theatre review: The Crocodile, fortyfivedownstairs

How can a struggling actor maximise his value after being swallowed by a crocodile?

Book review: Kindness, Kath Koschel

A memoir that reinforces the kindness of strangers.

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Theatre review: Wittenoom, Red Stitch Actors Theatre

Mesothelioma in a mining town in WA is sensitively handled in this two-hander.

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Theatre review: Sunday, MTC

The loose boundaries of art and love are explored in this portrait of Heide Museum founder, Sunday Reed.

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