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Australian children’s classics: Seven Little Australians is our own Little Women – but naughty, not earnest

There is an image from Ethel Turner’s 1894 Australian children’s classic novel, Seven Little Australians, that has stayed with me for more than 50 years. Judy Woolcot, third of the seven children, in a stained and torn pink overdress and a battered straw hat, slicing the air and bits of…

The Conversation · Aug 26

Meet Philippa Northeast, Our New Favorite Period-Drama Heroine From 'My Brilliant Career'

The rising actress brings Australia's classic feminist heroine to life in our new favorite period drama.

Marie Claire · Aug 18

My Brilliant Career review – Netflix’s take on this Australian classic is sassy and steamy – but a tad syrupy

Philippa Northeast is entertaining as Sybylla Melvyn in this adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel that has more erotica and a more pronounced love triangle

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

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Love across racial boundaries: the true history behind Netflix’s My Brilliant Career

Chinese Australian actor Christopher Chung takes on a lead romantic role in the new Netflix adaptation of Miles Franklin’s classic 1901 Australian novel, My Brilliant Career.

The Conversation · Aug 11

My Brilliant Career to Mourinho: the seven best shows to stream this week

A punchy adaptation of the feminist classic is a must-watch for Bridgerton fans. Plus, an access-all-areas documentary on one of football’s most divisive managers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Best TV shows and movies streaming in Australia this month

Discover what’s coming to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Prime Video and others in August, including new Ted Lasso, My Brilliant Career and Masters of the Universe

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Fearless, feminist, five-star fun – and finally touring: My Brilliant Career the musical is back on stage

The team behind the acclaimed show explain how they transformed Stella Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel into a modern musical that spans pub rock to bush folk

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

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Sam Neill’s 20 best roles

The New Zealand actor, who has died at the age of 78, delivered stellar performances for more than 40 years. Here’s our pick of his best roles

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

My Brilliant Career: musical based on Miles Franklin’s novel takes us on a sassy, spirited journey of self-discovery

Melbourne Theatre Company’s My Brilliant Career is a musical re-imagining of Miles Franklin’s classic 1901 novel of the same name. It follows a young woman, Sybylla Melvyn, as she chafes against her rural constraints to seek creative freedom.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

My Brilliant Career to be adapted into a pop-rock musical as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2024 lineup

‘Joyful’ new show to cap off MTC season also featuring Pulitzer-winning plays Topdog/Underdog and English, and a ‘fresh take’ on A Streetcar Named Desire

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023

Catherine Called Birdy, The Stranger and new White Lotus: what’s new to streaming in Australia this October

Plus Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, an adaptation of Shantaram and Let the Right One In gets a new adaptation … again

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022

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