• Arts National – Great Railway Stations

    The Crossing Theatre 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, Australia

    Presented by Ian Swanke. If you think of St Pancras International or New York’s Grand Central Station, you imagine long romantic journeys. You know they are special places promising excitement and adventure, and there are dozens of other glorious stations all over the world. This talk explores some of the most evocative and splendid railway …

  • Arts National – New Visions: Paris and Impressions

    The Crossing Theatre 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, Australia

    During Napoleon III’s reign, Paris underwent an extraordinary transformation. Medieval neighbourhoods were cleared making way for wide boulevards, elegant apartment blocks, parks, and monumental public buildings that reshaped the landscape and social fabric. Theatres, cafés, and entertainment venues flourished. The dynamics inspired the Impressionists, who were keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern …