New South Wales
High Performance Packing Tape, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Despite an assured performance and impressive sound design, Branch Nebula’s production lacks surprise.
Splinter, Griffin Theatre (NSW)
Splinter is a haunted story of a family reunited in the wake of chaos.
The Real Thing, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Tom Stoppard’s play offers an immensely fun and moving night, and a self-reflexive meditation on writing.
Sorry to Cut You Off, Penny; Civic Theatre Newcastle (NSW)
Tantrum Youth Arts’ play about an election night dinner party speaks with authenticity and verve.
Cats Talk Back, New Theatre (NSW)
A multi-layered, meta satire on theatre and acting.
Nine, Seymour Centre (NSW)
Little Triangle has delivered a highly polished production of this rarely seen musical.
The Last Wife, Ensemble Theatre (NSW)
Kate Hennig’s play brings the drama of the Tudors to the present day.
Review: Avalanche: A Love Story, Roslyn Packer Theatre (NSW)
STC’s production presents a powerful journey through infertility.
Review: Natalia Osipova’s Pure Dance, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Four dancers present some challenging modern pieces by a smorgasbord of choreographers.
Review: Titus Andronicus, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Bell Shakespeare ‘queers and redreams’ Titus in this gripping and hellish production.