Perthian Chronicles

On this very special occasion, Ryan is warmly greeted by Writer and Performer Mararo Wangai. With Masala Tea in hands, the two talked about: the Australian MP's citizenship scandal, the Australian Theatre Forum, the political and social effects of a theatre's architecture, Artists on the tight rope of political correctness, anger bringing out passion, remembering who you are and the Blueroom Theatre and it's moody neutrality.

Ryan visits long time colleague and a true jack of all trades, Jessica Russell. "Soon to be leader in the arts industry". The two caught up on Jess's year. Which was crammed with Producing, Publicity, Blueroom Theatre Support, Workshop with the legendary Maxine Doyle (Punchdrunk) and working on Blueprint. They also touched on the importance of community theatre, rejection, resilience and the true power of comic books.

Ryan found himself in the bustling halls of the department of Local Government, Sport and Creative Industries. It's was in this shadowy building was where Ryan was warmly greeted by Mr. Duncan Ord OAM, the Director General of all these departments. In this very inspiring chapter the pair talk about: Jewish Humour, our stories being safe in a box, hunting West End shows, Lighting Nightclubs, Indigenous Affairs, pillars of society, Jack Davis, Perth Theatre Company and Ryan's favourite topic WA's share of GST.

In the halls of independent theatre power, a bumbling Ryan is warmly greeted by the award wining Poet, Producer, Philosopher and Global Citizen Zainab Zahra Syed. In quite a reflective chapter, the two spoke about: the partition of Pakistan, the film "Viceroy", globe trotting, SLAM poetry, understanding artists as vessels, "inclusivity not exclusivity", Oz Politicians pulse hunting, the dreaded mirror(or canvas)of Social media, Performing Lines WA and the legacy of The Perthian Chronicles. And remember "We have all looked at lady bugs and known an ice cream vendor".

Ryan is met with awarding winning Actor, Director, Adaptor and emerging Teacher, Humphrey Bower. The two chatted about: The ethics of living and acting, fruity 'black face' actors, the unknown knows, old dogs learning new tricks, the historical struggle for resources for the theatre sector, Danielle Micich, Shakespeare our lord and master and faith in the adaptation business. Sit back, relax and enjoy a chapter with bonus Bird Song.

Trekking through hills, city streets and a shared garden Ryan is warmly greeted by poet and actual published author, Charlotte Guest. The pair chatted about Netflix for Cats, Tennis Champion Leo Tolstoy, Barbara Hanrahan, Charlotte's book "Soap", Poetry, Grief, Fighting Fish, Guarding the Queen and Freud's advice on writing to the dead. Plus Charlotte gives a reading one of her poems. Also warning, Feline language maybe heard in this chapter.

Land-Ho! After a long voyage at the State Theatre Centre, Ryan docks at Darlington with fearless Pirate, Fr. Chris Bedding. This reunion covered: the serious business of comedy, the great Werzel, "Pirate Church", bedfellows Art and Religion, Fr. Bob and activism. So strap on your buckles me mateys, this is one heroic chapter.

Ah-Har me matey! It was on a stormy day as Ryan set sail to the green lands of North Perth. Where he was met with the legendary Dancer, Choreographer and Director Paul Selwyn Norton. The lads talked about Ballet the tool of political power, Strut Dance the Black pearl, William Forsythe, "One Flat Thing Reproduced", Generosity, Subadriving and Mastershop. However be warned, as the first ten minutes of this chapter contains a bit of ambience and then a wee bit of swearing. Ah-Har!

Ryan is met with the versatile actor, producer, Swede and violinist Julia Landberg. The two chatted about: WA's little clams of treasure, a secrete formula for theatre making, can accents travel with different languages and Cory Derrick makes a cameo. There might be some swearing in this Chapter but there is mention of Strindberg.

On a late afternoon Ryan is met with emerging commedia dell'arte master Shane McMullan. After a change in wardrobe, Shane and Ryan pondered about: The raise of Lord Fish sticks, the 'lonely' art of comedy, cashed up Bogan's supporting Perth's theatre and Fresh Democracy. This chapter is really a mixed bag chocked with politics, art and swearing.

It was on a foggy morning where Ryan is met with 'jack of all trades' Marshall Stay. These two chatted about: the smoky weather, vast Australian geography, memories are the new snapchat, Theatrical musings, Plan B's becoming Plan A's and the rave about The Raver. So come a board and watch your step, there's some swearing about.

In this philosophical chapter of the chronicles, Ryan reunites with old comrade Jennah Bannear, the carpenter, teacher, actor, producer, writer and puppeteer. They talked about: racial casting, ghost stories, one of life hardest wants, greedy films and legendary Australian artist John Waters.

So it is in a tea fuel rage that we see Ryan reuniting with an old comrade, the versatile and kind James Taylor. Under the roof a "Spanish Castile", the boys chat about the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, purpose of everything, Social media empires and dreams that turn into reality. ALSO if you stick around there's a sing-along at the end.

Ryan ventures forth, beyond the river to the southern lands of Fremantle, where he is greeted by the spectacular and kind Bridget Le May. An awarding winning artist of both film and theatre, Bridget Le May regales Ryan with talk of: Saint Pythagoras, the discipline of ageing, artistic visions from completing admin and a collection of doodles. May you all enjoy this new "polished easy listening Thingymadoo"!

After nine years, Ryan finally catches up with award winning playwright and director Hellie Turner. A true master of the pen and speech. In the fair but noisy town of Woodbridge, Ryan and Hellie talked about: proper coarse language, going forth, the bleak reality of being an artist and the new arts capital, Midland! Yes there are a few F**** here and there, but there are hunks of wisdom throughout this chapter to balance it all out.

The tables has turned because this week's author, Courtney Turner visits a confused Ryan in his lair. What expedited to be a stormy episode turned out to be quite a zen one. As an old friendship is renewed and thoughts being poked and giggled at. Conversation included: ensemble power, the far east, DRAMATURGE and old stories telling new tales. And yes on this horizon coarse language comes into view. Welcome, sit back and today's recommend wine is a cuppa.

In this chapter, Ryan is warmly greeted by director Glenn Hayden and his inspirational garden. Above many observations and clippings they discuss: teaching critical debate to corporate robots, the birth of the Blueroom Theatre and the saving grace that is gardening. Please also find the occasional coarse word or sentence in this episode. And remember "It's my fault", enjoy.

Chapter Five brings Ryan to the table of candid writer Bethyanne Braciegirdle. Beth is not only the author of this colourful episode but is also the author of the witty and insightful blog "Mere Ink". Please check it out asap. Ryan is thrilled and amazed as both him and Beth touched on: border town surgery, collecting refugee stories and WA's GST problem. And yes, course language makes a brief cameo appearance in this chapter of The Perthian Chronicles.

In this chapter we get to see Ryan meet with the Wizard behind Tempest Production's curtains, Susie Conte, an active and passionate student of the theatrical arts. This episode is fortunately littered with advice, talk about clamming ones artistry, HOLLYWOOD and WA's Mollie Skinner. Also Ryan finally gets to gabble Shakespeare with a fellow lover of the classics.

In this chapter of the chronicles a weary Ryan is joined by the thoughtful Zach Sheridan. Tune in as we get to hear our heros stare out of an actual window and muse about: Climate Change, Fraser, the capability of Chicken arithmetic, Mental Health and the hope that one day the world will focus on the "economy of care", preferably before 2027 arrives. And beware, for coarse language lurks within this chapter.