The Paris Plan’s year truly flew by, and as we head into a fresh new one, we wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt merci. Thank you to our guests for opening their… A look back at 2025 with The Paris Plan!
Hong Kong cinema takes centre stage in the City of Light this weekend with Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema, a festival organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society in collaboration… Making Waves – Paris Celebrates Hong Kong Film
Agénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography Award Beebe was in Cannes to receive the prestigious Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography Award, an honour given to visionaries who have shaped the art of filmmaking. Angénieux, the legendary French company… Interview with Dion Beebe at the 78th Festival de Cannes: Angénieux Award Winner
Familiar Strangers by Louise McLeod Edinburgh Fringe Festival Review Familiar Strangers, a unique and touching show by Australian anthropologist and photographer, Louise McLeod (no relation!) has debuted at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. McLeod shares experiences… Familiar Strangers Merits Long Life
KC Shornima: Detachment Style Edinburgh Fringe Festival Review Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 1) Detatchement Style is a one woman show at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival by New York based KC Shornima. The script is razor sharp; KC… Detachment Style – Razor Sharp Writing, Fragile Performance
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Review Eli Matthewson’s NIGHT TERROR 6O minutes In Night Terror at The Edinburgh Fringe, award winning New Zealand comic Eli Matthewson tells of his strangulation incident and growing paranoia in his own… Edinburgh Fringe Festival —Night Terror is funny, original and touching
Jonah Non Grata Review Review by Elise Mc Leod Jonah Non Grata, playing at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the Assembly Rooms, is a cynical and confused look at the state of human beings.… This existential, interactive Edinburgh Fringe show tickles some, confuses others…
It’s official — George Miller will grace the red carpet at the 77th Festival de Cannes on the French Riviera. The Australian director will be joined by stars Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy and Tom Burke… Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga starring Chris Hemsworth to premier at the 77th Festival de Cannes
Ruby heads to the Furies Street Arts festival in Châlon-en-Champagne for a weekend of stimulating, poetic and dynamic performances from French artists.
From 17th-25th May, the French Riviera sparkled as global stars, industry heavies, events organiser and cinephiles attended the 75th Festival de Cannes . After a cancelled 2020 and reduced 2021 festival, the event was back… Festival de Cannes 2O22- Behind the Scenes with Bruno & Ruby for Lalla TV
VERSION ORIGINALE EN FRANÇAIS EN BAS Les Misérables by Ladj Ly premiered at the 72nd Festival de Cannes in May 2019 wowing the audience who leapt to their feet for a 20 minute standing, and… “Les Misérables” interview/ rencontre Abdelkader Hoggui & Almamy Kanouté
The Spiegeltent! French flavoured cabaret! Marsha Hines! It all sounded so promising… Walking into the gorgeous Spiegeltent is always a thrill. I have very fond memories of performing, watching shows and spending magical evenings in… Pigalle (Cabaret Review- Sydney Festival)
A contemporary coming of age story… with a ghost hunting Chinese grandma! A Ghost in My Suitcase is a contemporary coming of age fable where ghost hunting becomes a metaphor for growing up and overcoming fears.… A Ghost in My Suitcase (Theatre Review-Sydney Festival)
From 28th June to 8th July 2018, Arab cinema was celebrated at the Arab World Institute in Paris at the 1st Arab Film Festival (Festival des Cinémas Arabes), 12 years after the Arab Cinema Biennale… Arab Cinema celebrated in Paris at the Arab World Institute (Festival des Cinémas Arabes)
Apart from my personal bout of bad bronchitis and several thefts (but that’s another story), 2018 was a great year for the Festival de Cannes in it’s 71st edition. Highlights included Australian actress and activist… In, Out & About @ the 71st Festival de Cannes (Ruby TV)
The Turkish Film Festival has opened with a gala event featuring live music by the beautiful and talented Behiye Suren, Turkish canapés by Efendy restaurant, Turkish wine and of course some Turkish Delight. Running in… Australia celebrates Turkish cinema
Singer/ actress and women’s rights activist, Malian star Inna Modja has arrived in Australia. I caught up with her and her sparkly shoes at The Sofitel in Sydney to chat about Wùlu, the film by Daouda Coulibaly currently… A Malian star sparkles into Australia – Inna Modja interview
I saw the second part of Otto and Astrid’s act back a the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009 with filmmaker Yanni Kronenberg. We were filming a 24 hours in Edinburgh piece for ABC Arts and Ruby… Astrid & Otto Eurosmash The Sydney Festival
After saying that Christa Hughes’ 60 minute wham bam terrific Magic Mirror Sydney Festival show could have been stretched a tad, perhaps because of the intensity of that one hour sensational blast, it felt that… Tomboy Survival Guide (Ivan Coyote- Sydney Festival)
