Dredge, Radiant Pavillion 2024, Rick Prackoff's Verdi's Requiem and Michael Fikaris

SmartArts

Welcome to another fabulous episode of SmartArts, where Richard Watts OAM is serving up a delightful platter of comic book chat, theatre and art.

First up, it’s Bernard Caleo’s monthly Drawn Out comic books segment.

To talk about the upcoming Femmural production, Dredge, is Rosa Ablett-Johnstone, Producer & cast member and Jack Brumeister, Composer & Sound Designer. Opening at Theatreworks on September 18, Dredge is an immersive and physical piece which is an adaptation of its initial 2022 run - tickets available here.

Chloe Powell, artistic director of Radiant Pavilion 2024 comes in to tell us about the Contemporary Jewellery & Object Biennial - a celebration of contemporary jewellery and object, Radiant Pavilion brings together 100+ local and international jewellery and object makers in 60 events across the Melbourne CBD and inner metro over nine days.

Rick Prakhoff, artistic director of the Melbourne Bach Choir & Zelman Symphony tells us all about their upcoming performance of Verdi's Requiem. Richard finds out more about the wellbeing aspects of choral singing and how being part of a choir helps you find your own voice.

Artist Michael Fikaris' new exhibition Where Ends Meet is on now at Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood, exploring 200 pieces exploring comics, painting and collaboration.

Plus, Anne Marie Peard joins us for theatre reviews.