Chris Boyd
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications or Media |
| Occupation | Writer, critic, editor |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Introduction | Photograph: Siemienowicz "Critics are born, not made... ask my mother." 2016 is my 30th year as an arts writer and critic, mostly of performing arts. I am the Melbourne theatre critic for The Australian. I’ve also had long spells with the Financial Review (including a heady few years reviewing nationally), the Herald Sun (reviewing theatre and ballet), The Big Issue (as arts and literary editor) and The Melbourne Times, where it all began. I’ve also had some shorter spells with The Age: as contemporary dance writer then as their first ‘fringe’ critic. In another life, I lectured in information and communication technology and English. I'm a former member of the Green Room Awards Association's dance panel, which I have also chaired. I have also had a couple of spells on the selection panel of the Australian Dance Awards. In 2009, I helped decide the Telstra Ballet Dancer of the Year award. |