Interview
‘Your failures are just as important as your successes’
It is every performer’s nightmare: what if you go on stage … and then forget everything. It happened to Frances Rings – in her first performance, her big break. How she stumbled through it has become a life lesson.
- Cassidy Knowlton
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Bret McKenzie’s new songs aren’t comedy, but ‘it’s in my DNA to be funny’
As half of Flight Of The Conchords and songwriter for The Simpsons, Spongebob Squarepants and more, Bret McKenzie has always been the funny guy. But now he’s getting serious … sort of.
- Barry Divola
This neuroscientist wants you to live forever. Here’s how
What if you could cryonically freeze your brain and be revived in the future? It’s not so far-fetched.
- Cassidy Knowlton
The incredible true story behind Chloe Adams’ historical fiction debut
Set during Australia’s post-war occupation of Japan, Adams’ novel is inspired by her grandmother’s experiences.
- John Bailey
‘Stardom has never really been part of the narrative’: Sharon Van Etten
The US singer-songwriter’s profile ie bigger than ever, but she’s stepped from solo spotlight to lead singer of her band the Attachment Theory.
- Michael Dwyer
Comedian Alan Davies’ career changed once he admitted, ‘I’m one of those’
The performer talks stand-up, mortality and his decision five years ago to reveal his childhood abuse.
- Michael Dwyer
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Bob Odenkirk stars in cult classic as The Room Returns! – to Sydney
It’s considered one of the worst films ever made. And thanks to a raucous tradition at a heritage-listed cinema, the tribute retelling is coming to Australia.
- Bella Ann Sanchez
This old bloke’s guide to happiness has one golden rule
Former journalist Geoff Hutchison’s book for ageing men is not interested in culture wars – it deals instead with emotional shrinkage, a stubborn stand-off with acceptance.
- Michael Dwyer
‘Why aren’t you being cancelled?’ Claudia Karvan reveals her problematic past roles
The veteran Australian actor has seen a lot of social change over her decades-long career. There’s a big one at the heart of her latest role.
- John Bailey
How ‘Gen Z’s Mozart’ almost dismissed Herbie Hancock’s email as a joke
Jacob Collier was a teenager making songs in his bedroom – until his videos caught the attention of the world’s biggest musicians.
- Michael Lallo