Acting
Theatre review: A Christmas Carol, Subiaco Arts Centre
Yet another iteration of this classic novel, but one with a distinct bogan flavour.
Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne
An adequate production, but one that could have been better.
Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.
Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.
Musical review: Love Actually? The Musical Parody, Athenaeum Theatre
For the rusted-on fans of the 20-year-old movie, this production follows the same beats as the original.
Canberra Youth Theatre takes drastic steps to ensure its survival
The long-running company will not stage any productions in 2025 and is also cutting back and consolidating its training programs…
Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs
A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.
Theatre review: The Heartbreak Choir, Ensemble Theatre
Themes of community, forgiveness and understanding lie at the heart of this crowd-pleaser, which rounds out Ensemble’s 2024 season.
Performance review: F Christmas, Malthouse Theatre
The antidote to traditional Christmas schmaltz.
Theatre review: Wanderings, Queensland Theatre
Nest Ensemble’s latest production is a thoughtful, well-conceived two-hander that examines important current societal issues.