Steve Dow
Steve Dow is an arts writer for The Sydney Morning Herald.
How a ‘depressing Tin Man’ took Madeline to Romeo and Juliet
When Madeline Li scored a lead role in a school play as a 12-year-old, it put her on a path she still follows.
- Steve Dow
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This circus performer was once a vegetarian – then he came to Sydney
For Ukrainian aerialist Sergiy Mishchurenko the lure of our abundant seafood is just the beginning of his love for Australia.
- Steve Dow
How William Barton’s yidaki meets Stephen Page’s vision in new dance work
The musician and the choreographer have collaborated on a new work for Sydney Dance Company’s triple bill Continuum.
- Steve Dow
From wanting to be a cop to playing one, Tuuli Narkle is a face to watch
The star of NCIS: Sydney got her first “break” at age nine in a school play. Now, she is taking uniquely Australian stories to an audience of millions.
- Steve Dow
‘Us’ and ‘them’ is far from my spirit: Why Kutcha Edwards is building bridges
As he mourns the recent death of his brother Dave, Edwards is in a period of reflection ahead of his debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
- Steve Dow
You mightn’t know her yet, but actor Philippa Northeast is a star to watch
After a COVID career setback, the 30-year-old star of The Newsreader and Territory appears in a new ABC drama based on a Sally Hepworth bestseller.
- Steve Dow
‘As an older woman, courage starts to wobble’: How Marta Dusseldorp finds her strength
Since moving to Tasmania, the actor and co-creator of Bay of Fires has embraced a more connected life.
- Steve Dow
Playing fraudster Belle Gibson ‘felt like a calling’ for Kaitlyn Dever
For many young actors, the chance to portray cancer “survivor” Belle Gibson would hold great appeal. And for the 28-year-old, the role was also deeply personal.
- Steve Dow
‘It was like watching a brother and sister kiss’: Kate Mulvany’s secrets from the set
The How to Make Gravy star on bringing Paul Kelly’s iconic Christmas song to the screen.
- Steve Dow
Shakespeare for $19. How to save big bucks on London theatre tickets
A trip to the England capital strikes a chord with this theatre lover.
- Steve Dow