"Out of Chaos" is the third show devised by Adelaide circus company Gravity and Other Myths and is half way through its six-month season at Berlin's famous Chamäleon Theater. A riveting and nail-biting spectacle, the cast of 8 circus artists and 1 musician take the audience on a journey through the ages and into dimensions that bend our perception …

In the relatively short time span that Andrew Green has called Berlin home he is certainly making a positive mark! Having lived in several places around the world and with a background in business, Greenie, as he is known affectionately by his friends, is living up to this nickname in an innovative way with his new start-up initiative WunderTree. I…

In Germany as part of an German-Australian artist residency, Lior woo'd Berlin's Australian and artistic communities with two intimate concerts during his week long visit. With the recent release of his newest album 'Between You & Me' and the ongoing success of his Compassion project we couldn't be more excited to get Lior on the show. In addition …

We're back! After an extended hiatus, Ozländer hosts Mala and Angus return for a new season of sit-down discussions with Berlin's expanding community of resident and touring Aussie artists. In this recap episode, we wanted to give an update of what's been going on for both of us professionally, amongst our trips back home to Oz and overseas. Stay t…

Meet Billie Wilson-Coffey, Ela Bartilomo und Gerramy Marsden from Circa's Peepshow! We were super excited to get these guys on the podcast... our first ever circus guests! These impressive three make up part of the cast of Circa's Peepshow, a sexy and tantalising spectacle of acrobatic skill with a saucy cabaret flavour. We chatted about running aw…

Growing up in Melbourne in a family of actors, Charmaine Gorman made the move to Berlin almost a decade ago with her opera singer husband, and hasn't left! In addition to her work in theatre and performance, she is also a board member of Down Under Berlin - Berlin's annual Australian and New Zealand Film Festival! (Opening next week!) We grabbed he…

Tassie native Karen Lee Fulham is another long-time Berliner. Working in the German film and television industry for over 20 years she began as a fresh faced tourist with not a word of German. Since then she has become one of the most sought-after Assistant Directors in the industry! Her journey is pretty inspiring and speaks to the magic of pursui…

Sydney-born Ray Mann is a gifted soul musician who headlines the group the Ray Mann Three. Having spent a significant amount of time between Australia and Berlin, Ray has followed a unique musical career trajectory. His music has many influences, including the two cities he calls home, his cultural heritage and his love for electronic music which h…

Aussie muso Youka Manuka hails from Port Douglas in far north Queensland, with roots in Japan and New Zealand. It's no surprise her mixed cultural heritage has influenced her musical style and abilities. Since moving to Berlin with her music producer boyfriend, they formed electronic group "Killbot Kindergarten". Youka is also talented violin and s…

Greg Blakey has been based in Berlin for a number of years having worked across the globe in a number of projects as director and cinematographer. His recent feature film Wedgetail which he wrote and directed and was shot in five countries, has collected awards across the festival circuit. A unique storyteller in his own right, Blakey is also a sou…

Gabrielle Miller has been dipping her hands in several artistic pies over her colourful career as a performer and actress. Based in Berlin but often on the road with her jazz trio 'Zap' Gabrielle is one very busy talent... a trained theatre actress, accomplished tap dancer and voice over artist (to name a few). We cover this as well as her recent n…

This episode features singer-songwriter GG (Georgia Ginnivan). GG creates lo-fi electro-pop in with powerful layered vocals. GG’s on a mission to charm and disarm her audiences. Her experimental folk-pop serves up stories of transcontinental loss and love. GG grew up between the fringes of a national park, circus school, and the folk festival circu…

Adelaide born Peter Scollin is probably Berlin's longest standing Aussie expat... or that we could find! Arriving in Berlin a whopping 35 years ago Peter and his German wife Anja founded the Platypus Theater in 1985, which is still Germany's premiere independent English language theatre focused on theatre for youth and education. Also a busy voice …

You may have seen Tania Lacy on the Aussie small screen in the 80s and 90s as a dancer, television presenter, actor and comedian. Now Berlin-based and an accomplished children's author we were more than excited to get Tania on the couch to hear how her career has unfolded and her take on creative life in Berlin.Tania's latest book "Tracy Lacy for C…

Ben King landed in Berlin with his band Expatriate almost a decade ago. At the peak of its success and with tours around Europe in the years that followed Berlin quickly became the band's ideal base. In the years post- Expatriate, Ben has continued working with music and sound engineering. We talk with him about his experience inside the music indu…

Another native of Sydney's East, Madeleine White made the move to Berlin in 2014 and has since become very active in a number of artistic pursuits and communities in the city. A gifted creative artist and self-described "Aktionkünstler" Maddy has been working as performance artist and singer and is also heavily involved in Berlin's growing Butoh Da…

Born and raised in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, Krisana Locke has lived in every corner of the globe, from Africa and India to Chile and New York. Now based in Berlin since 2007, she co-founded the English theatre company Play2C which has staged a number of productions. She is also the co-founder of Osho Studio in Kreuzberg, a unique meditation space …

Damien Warren-Smith is an Aussie actor, comedian, improv performer, clown and (obviously) a popular spin-cycle instructor! During his time in Berlin Damien was a regular on stage at the Comedy Cafe Berlin performing stand-up and devised theatre, which has recently taken him back to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We managed to grab Damo for a cuppa …

Welcome to our podcast! We wanted to share the creative pursuits of the various Aussie artists living and working in Berlin. Our pilot episode will give you a little bit of a background to who we are, what we do, and why Berlin? Enjoy!Mala GhediaInstagram: @mumtamalafacebook.com/Mala-Ghedia-official-176973935690675malaghedia.comNo Monsters In Berli…

Frances Hill is the co-director of Down Under Berlin: Australian and New Zealand Film Festival. In its seventh year the festival is becoming a much anticipated film event in the city. With the support of both embassies as well as local media, the program this year is one not to miss! (Especially because Mala's short film will feature!)We sit down w…