Tyran Parke director & Helen Dallimore actor – July 12th, 2026

Moira Finicane – – July 12th, 2026

Performance icon Moira Finucane returns with Dance Palace, a gloriously chaotic celebration promising “hot divas, hot chips, all sauce.” Moira talks about the show’s playful spirit, its connection to St Kilda’s performance history, and the immersive, joy‑driven experience she’s crafting for audiences. The Palace opens its doors at Linda Park, St Kilda, with performances running 6–29 August 2026. The post Moira Finicane – – July 12th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/18/moira-finicane-july-12th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Stephanie Lake – July 12th, 2026

Choreographer Stephanie Lake joins us to discuss VISTA, her striking new collaboration with fashion label Alpha60. She shares how movement and design intertwine in this project, and how the partnership has shaped a work that blurs the line between dance performance and sculptural fashion. VISTA premieres at Malthouse Theatre and will be running from 22 July to 1 August 2026. The post Stephanie Lake – July 12th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/18/stephanie-lake-july-12th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Tyran Parke director & Helen Dallimore actor – July 12th, 2026

Director Tyran Parke and actor Helen Dallimore sit down with us to unpack their upcoming staging of Grey Gardens at Forty Five Downstairs. They delve into the eccentric world of the Beales, the show’s cult legacy, and the creative challenge of balancing humour, tragedy and spectacle in this beloved musical. Audiences can step into the world of Little Edie and Big Edie at Forty Five Downstairs from 17 July to 2 August 2026. The post Tyran Parke director & Helen Dallimore actor – July 12th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/18/tyran-parke-director-helen-dallimore-actor-july-12th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Bobby Fox – July 12th, 2026

Musical theatre dynamo Bobby Fox drops in to share the energy behind Jersey Forever, his new celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Bobby reflects on his long history with Jersey Boys, the vocal demands of the catalogue, and why audiences never tire of these harmonies. Fans can catch Jersey Forever when it hits the Palais Theatre, St Kilda, for one night only on 7 August 2026. The post Bobby Fox – July 12th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/18/bobby-fox-july-12th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].

Lisa Anderson – July 12th, 2026

Artist Lisa Anderson joins us to talk about Shared Ground, the expansive survey exhibition featuring 15 Shakespeare Grove artists‑in‑residence. She walks us through her own practice and the creative ecosystem that thrives inside the St Kilda studios — a mix of painting, sculpture, installation, ceramics, digital media, fashion and jewellery that reflects the diversity of Melbourne’s independent arts scene. The exhibition is currently on display at Carlisle Street Arts Space, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda, and runs through 24 July 2026 The post Lisa Anderson – July 12th, 2026 [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts/2026/07/18/lisa-anderson-july-12th-2026/] appeared first on Sunday Arts Magazine [https://joy.org.au/sundayarts].