Cowboy Mouth Reloads

While my blog here has apparently taken a vow of silence, there is theatre action aplenty elsewhere on the interweb. David Williams from the wonderful Sydney-based performance group Version 1.0 has moved into the neighbourhood of the ever expanding blogosphere and is a very welcome addition. He can be visited at compromise is our business. In his most recent post, David offers a different response to my, ahem...., glowing review of Chunky Move's latest.

To the many who have been asking me to post more (read: guilting me into writing), there will be more piercing shots from the Cowboy's Mouth very soon.

Moved In: Open for Business

I think I am finally happy with the way this blog looks. Apologies to all two of you who were very patiently waiting for me to get off my arse and post something. Or to continue my metaphor from the last post; fling open the doors for the first day of business. Better late than never, eh?

I've added a number of lists to the side bar (all conveniently linked to further info - don't say cowboy mouth doesn't look after you) as a way of introducing myself and my tastes in theatre. The list reveals a penchant for more experimental and hybrid performance work rather than traditional script based theatre but don't let that discourage theatrophiles: I love all types of theatre. In case you need further convincing, remember that this blog is named after a Sam Shepard play. I'm not sure why I felt the need to make this distinction because I actually don't think there's much difference in the end for audiences. A good show is a good show. Anyway, these lists are by no means exhaustive. I could add many more shows including multiple shows by companies I already mention. I also feel I need to note that I am not exhibiting cultural cringe by not mentioning any Australian shows. The list is more a wish list of who I'd like to visit Melbourne or who I'd go see overseas. The fact is if a show is on in Melbourne I will see it. For example, I'm really looking forward to OT: Chronicles of the Old Testament by Uncle Semolina and Friends.

Anyway, in the next day or two look out for a couple of reviews/opinions on some shows I've seen recently. Also, coming soon, I will continue the fervent list-making with my top shows of the year and end of year wrap.

Moving In

Here I am in my shiny, new virtual office. The smell of paint is still fresh, I'm yet to finish removing the plastic from the furniture, there are piles of boxes to unpack and the phones won't be connected until the afternoon. And, of course, my first clients could be arriving at any time. Such is life in the virtual world. Please excuse the mess while I get this place sorted out (and watch your step).

With the mess cleaned up, I can then get down to the business of adding to the exciting and ever growing online conversation about theatre in Melbourne and, in general, all things theatre related. Occasionally, my focus will widen and include dance, visual arts, music and film. I look forward to the potential discussions.

So come back often and enjoy a chat over a virtual coffee (once I've taken the fancy, new coffee machine out of box and worked out how to get the milk to froth for cappuccinos).