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Finally living my dream in 2016

Sophia Dickinson — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:30:46 +0000

An announcement in Indonesian comes over the PA system – I catch the words for ‘toilet’ and ‘you’, I can only guess the context. The scenery changes from shiny high...

Block to the future: Canberra roller derby league 2015 grand final

Sophia Dickinson — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 18:59:50 +0000

If you’ve never been to a roller derby bout but always wanted to, this weekend is the perfect time to go. It’s the Canberra Roller Derby League (CRDL)’s 2015 grand...

Review: Little Wine & Beer Tours

Sophia Dickinson — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:15:04 +0000

Ever wanted to go on a private winery or brewery tour? Ever thought about the logistics involved – who’s going to drive, what vehicle to go in, which places to...

Canberra Roller Derby League: Bout 3

Sophia Dickinson — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:15:14 +0000

From four determined women practising in a car park in 2008, the Canberra Roller Derby League (CRDL) has grown into a local institution with 100 members including referees, NSOs...

Fitness Roadtest: Hoopbeat

Sophia Dickinson — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:15:01 +0000

A few months ago my gym ran a hula hooping workshop. It was a skill I’d never mastered, so I decided to give the workshop a try. To my pleasant...

Preview: Head full of love

Sophia Dickinson — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:30:25 +0000

For two nights only, Canberra audiences have the chance to enjoy another fabulous work by Alana Valentine, one of Australia’s top playwrights. You might have been lucky enough to...

Hercules: A night of musical delight

Sophia Dickinson — Thu, 28 May 2015 20:30:40 +0000

This Saturday Canberra’s premier choral group, the Canberra Choral Society (CCS), will present their annual oratorio at the Playhouse. For the fourth year running, they will perform one of Handel’s...

RAW Sensory: a creative feast for the senses

Sophia Dickinson — Wed, 27 May 2015 20:30:24 +0000

What are your plans this Friday night? Whatever they are, you need to change them! Belconnen Arts Centre (BAC) will host RAW Canberra’s Sensory showcase featuring around 30 local emerging...