Acting
Theatre reviews: Thirty-Six and Medium, midsumma festival
Two very different shows at midsumma festival.
Performance review: I Watched Someone Die on TikTok, State Theatre Centre of WA, FRINGE WORLDÂ
A cautionary tale about the ills of social media.
Performance review: Yummy: Joy Machine, FRINGE WORLD
High-voltage drag cabaret.
Performance review: Adore Händel’s Little Black Book, FRINGE WORLD
High art, high camp and hijinks.
Opera review: The Barber of Seville, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Fast-paced and hilarious, Opera Australia’s 'The Barber of Seville' will please opera buffs and newcomers alike.Â
Performance review: The Game, FRINGE WORLD
Power and misogyny portrayed in this multimedia show about Australian Women's Football.
Comedy review: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, Arts Centre Melbourne, Midsumma Festival 2025
A dark comedy about queer romance, mental health and emotional vulnerability.
Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival
Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.
Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney
It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.
Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works
A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.