Ruth M Greening

Two grandsons, two football matches, team bonding, a family affair, good mates, meat pies with sauce, hot coffee and plenty of layers - that’s life in Melbourne, Victoria during the @afl footy season #grandmotherslove #australianrulesfootball #melbourne #victoria #australia

With Mother's Day popping up this coming Sunday, I have revised an article I wrote for @shesocietyau and it is on my Nanny Babe blog titled "Shopping for we oldies on Mother's Day".....hope it helps, here is the link: /

Thank you for a lovely Open Day Lou and the team Sarah, Sophie, Lottie @studiopilates_clayfield 🧘‍♀️ 💪🏻 😍

“The Magic Faraway Tree” is a beautiful movie. A modern take on Enid Blyton story for families. Transported to the remote English countryside with its magical tree, fantastical lands of fairies and eccentric residents our treasured Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man were fabulous. Never too old for this movie 😍#themagicfarawaytree #familyfilms #movieforallages #shereviews #familybonding

Opera Queensland (OQ) opening night was no Cinderella when it came to their performance of Rossini’s LA CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA). Director Laura Hansford was right to present us with a different slant on the story we grew up with. We still had the “Once upon a time” version, but the magic wand and glass slipper were replaced with a bracelet and a heroine who triumphs because of the person she is. No one gets what’s coming to them, only forgiveness. As I sat in the audience, I thought, why can’t there be more of this in today’s modern world. Sung in Italian, the English subtitles enabled us to embrace the humorous lyrics Rossini had incorporated into this wonderful take of LA CENERENTOLA—a beautiful production and costumes. Accolades to the superb cast and to Margaria Gritskova, who was brilliant as Angelina (Cinderella). Supported by the acclaimed Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO), for a Limited time only at QPAC Concert Hall on 2 May 2026 as part of the Brisbane Bel Canto festival. .au/event-season/season-2026/ Thank you @OQ @QSO @shesocietyau #shesociety #shereviews #opera #lacenerentola #cinderella #Rossini

It was a full house at today’s matinee of Footloose: The Musical, where a mixture of young and old tapped their feet to energetic music and dance, based on the motion picture released in the United States in 1984, starring Kevin Bacon. This remastered explosive musical featured the popular hits of the 80s with songs like “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”, “Footloose” and more. They brought back lots of memories for many of us. The story is about a big city teenager (Ren) who moves from the city with his mother to a small town, where Rock & Roll music and dancing are banned by the backward local parents. We travelled with Ren on his rebellious mission through song and dance. Such a talented all-Aussie cast, we walked away with a bounce in our step and big smiles. We had such fun, thank you Sylvia for organising tickets. Footloose: The Musical continues to play at the Royal ICC Theatre @Brisbane Showgrounds until 3 May, when it continues its Australian tour. Tickets available online /brisbane/ for both evening and matinee performances. #Footloosethemusical @footloosemusicalau @shesocietyau #shereviews #shesociety #australiancast #liveperformances

Apart from the experience of participating as an extra for a new @stanaustralia documentary coming out later this year (TBA), I was able to participate in a live church service, catch up with an old crew mate and meet the loveliest, motivated and aspirational young actors of the future, even in a position to pass on words of advice 🎥 😉🤩 @lilycotgreave @welane91 @rorymcdona @mat_wasnt_here @ruby.x.jade #acting #actorsnetwork #matureactors #youngactors #actingextras 😎

What a mission, thank heavens crew arrived back safely, this is where “to the moon and back” holds the true meaning of love ❤️ 🌖 🌎 #nasa #spacetravel #moon #earth #artemis

Last night was a powerhouse in layers with a star on top. Two powerful authors, one launch. @franceswhiting new book “The Nocturnals” in conversation with @TrentDaltonauthor . It was one of the best book launches I have ever attended. Capturing, funny, open and honest with incredible wit and bantering between two super clever people. I have yet to read Frances’s book, a story about friends who reconnect and return to the place they once shared. Wonderful reviews. Our treat began with Frances and Trent’s daughters’ opening speech to launch the evening. Thank you to our friends for organising tickets and a perfect evening @LorettaRyan @MichelleBeesley @shesociety #TheNocturnals @harpercollinsaustralia @franceswhiting #@trentdaltonauthor @shesociety #AustralianAuthors #BrisbaneWriters #friends

It’s delightful to watch a movie that makes you feel good. The Deb is one of those types of films. It is an original musical comedy about two teenage cousins, one a city gal, the other from the country. Their story begins when they are forced to live together in a small country town in Australia. They dig deep to find self-acceptance, including finding a date to the local Debutante Ball. I had a smile as I remembered my own school Deb ball. Shot on location in New South Wales, it is funny and clever as it sends a message to coming-of-age girls that their life has just begun, and there is so much ahead of them. Many moments made me laugh, including little double-meaning comments (from Rebel Wilson’s character Janette) such as “everyone back to your mothers and stepfathers”. The Deb is Rebel Wilson's hotly anticipated directorial debut, and although it is a light-hearted movie, it also highlights the issues small Australian towns face with drought, finances, remoteness and the importance of a community bond. Screenwriter, story and lyrics are by Hannah Reilly, an award-winning Australian writer, director, composer, lyricist, and performer across theatre, film and television. Key Cast: Janette(Rebel Wilson), Taylah Simpkins (Natalie Abbott), Maeve Barker (Charlotte MacInnes) Annabelle (Stevie Jean), Danielle (Brianna Bishop), Chantelle (Karis Oka), Shell (Tara Morice), Rick Simpkins (Shane Jacobson), Dusty (Costa D’Angelo), Brayden (Alex de Crespigny), Damo (Ioane Sa’ula), Razzie (Ben Turland), Mitch (Hal Cumpston), Dimity (Stephanie Tisdell), Kitty (Amanda Kour), Harriet (Sophea Pennington). There was a lovely, bittersweet surprise, an appearance of Australian-American actor Julian McMahon, prior to his death in July 2025. In Cinemas April 9, 2026 #thedebmovie #rialtodistribution @rialtodistributionau @shesocietyau #shereviews #Australianfilm #Australianwriters #countryAustralia #smalltowns #communityspirit

Thank you for our tickets @michellebeesley_writer @_weekendedition - we loved the modern take of the classic Athenian tragedy “Antigone” written around 442-440BC by ancient Greek tragedian Sophocles. A story still relevant today “exploring a lived collision between duty, authority, live and morality”. Australian actors; Maddison Burridge (Antigone), Billy Fogarty (Ismene, Haimon,Teiresias, Sentry) & Haydn Apencer (Oregon) were a powerful force on stage. Directed by Courtney Stewart & Nigel Poulton. It was wonderful to return to the @laboitetheatre up-close Round Theatre. Parking at QUT Kelvin Grove was fabulous so easy and inexpensive- info available online La Boite web site #Antigone playing until 21 March @laboitetheatre @shesocietyau #shereviews #greektragedians #brisbanelivetheatre

A lovely way to celebrate International Women’s Day this afternoon thanks to @deannemayocchi and her wonderful team @maiocchi_ where many of us were treated to gift bags, treats, bubbles, prizes, vouchers, catch-up’s with other Mavens, trying on our favourite label, fun and laughter #thankyou #australianfahiondesigners #queenslanddesigner #localbusinessowners @international_womens_day_2026 @shesocietyau #womensupportingwomen