Inna Modja Tours- Ruby’s Q & A for The Africa Report
Ruby met the charming Inna Modja in Australia while she was performing and starring in The Alliance Français French Film Festival. She took the opportunity for a quick quizz for The Africa Report. The Malian… Inna Modja Tours- Ruby’s Q & A for The Africa Report
A Contemporary City of Ladies
For Ruby TV, Emilie Lauer interviews Elise Mc Leod and Zanny Begg about their City of Ladies project- a filmic exploration of one of the earliest feminist texts written in 1402. The City of Ladies,… A Contemporary City of Ladies
Things to do in Algiers
Algiers charms with its Mediterranean harbour views, hilly terrains, Moorish architecture and golden night lights. Here’s how to soak up its splendour in 48 hours. Start your morning by inhaling the roses, eating sweet pastries… Things to do in Algiers
Ruby Wax- Frazzled (Book review + 360 Interview)
“We should be struggling to evolve towards living a peaceful life, not just finishing the next chore on the list, believing that, when it’s done, then we’ll start living. No more postponement: it’s getting late… Ruby Wax- Frazzled (Book review + 360 Interview)
10 reasons to learn a new language now
Photo of Damon Young in Paris Copyright Ruby Boukabou How many languages do you speak? It’s never too late to tackle a new one. And with all the apps and online learning possibilities it’s easy… 10 reasons to learn a new language now
A Malian star sparkles into Australia – Inna Modja interview
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
Style Tips with French model/ cabaret star Juliette Dragon
Gaultier model is also artistic director of Cabaret des Filles de Joie, the Ecole des Filles de Joie and the Paris Burlesque Festival, and is sought-after as a coach in deportment and stage arts, recently travelling to Sydney to give workshops. Here, she reveals her tips for dressing like a French woman.
Algerian Cinema – Lotfi Bouchouchi- The Well
It’s an L year! As well as Lion and Luke, Lotfi was put forward for an Academy Award. Image: Algerian Cinema. Ruby on set with legend filmmaker Ahmedi Rachdi, with Lotfi Bouchouchi in the studio at… Algerian Cinema – Lotfi Bouchouchi- The Well
Ready for the Red Carpet- Luke Davies (Oscars 2017- Lion)
Luke is about to walk the red carpet at the academy awards, having been nominated for an OSCAR for adapted screenplay for Lion, which also is nominated for best picture, Dev Patel for supporting actor, Nicole Kidman for supporting actress as well as score and cinematography (Greig Fraser).
Paris Jazz, Bordeaux Bikes & Amalfi Coast Tips
Want some tips on where to listen to Jazz in Paris, how to appreciate Bordeaux while working off the cheese and wine with a bike tour or insider information on navigating the stunning (and delicious)… Paris Jazz, Bordeaux Bikes & Amalfi Coast Tips
The Vagas Lounge- Review (Screamers at The Sound Lounge)
Having been out of the country more often than not in the past years, I had not yet discovered the Sound Lounge, the Seymoure Centre’s cabaret room. While a room redesign of better floor, sexier decor… The Vagas Lounge- Review (Screamers at The Sound Lounge)
From Surgery to Styling (My interview with Algerian Fashion Design Fashion designer Rym Menaifi for The Africa Report)
Fashion designer Rym Menaifi draws on the wealth of her Algerian heritage to dazzle on the runway. Read my story in The AFRICA REPORT by clicking HERE.
Review- Cabaret starring Paul Capsis opens in Sydney
Berlin. 1939. When broke aspiring American novelist Clifford Bradshaw arrives in town, life and politics are at a turning point. While struggling to get active on the typewriter in his cheap room, he gets swept… Review- Cabaret starring Paul Capsis opens in Sydney
Astrid & Otto Eurosmash The Sydney Festival
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
Tomboy Survival Guide (Ivan Coyote- 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)
Christa at the Sydney Spiegel (Sydney Festival)
CHRISTA HUGHES IS OZ ROCKIN’ THE LADIES LOUNGE 24–26 JANUARY Christa Hughes. Sydney. Spiegeltent. How can one resist? I first met Christa backstage at the Spiegeltent in Melbourne between feathers, sequins and acrobats. Then she… Christa at the Sydney Spiegel (Sydney Festival)
Flickerfest (Video memoire) 2017- Bondi
Memoires of the opening and closing nights of the 2017 Flickerfest Festival at the Bondi Pavilion. The Best of the Flicks tour Australia January- May 2017. Details on fickerfest.com.au.
Flickerfest 2017
There are worse ways to spend a Friday evening than at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney watching 100 minutes of short flicks under the stars followed by a reception at the festival bar with its… Flickerfest 2017
Postcard from Paris with Le Shuffle Project
Despite the weather turning more than fresh, we took to the Paris streets with videographer Olivia Rutherford to make you a musical from Paris!