Reviews
Kaput
Elegant buffoon Tom Flanagan revives the art of silent movie-style slapstick in a highly skilled though not always entirely successful…
Kiss Me Like You Mean It
Chris Chibnall’s delightful play about the eternal truths that govern relationships features witty, natural-sounding dialogue and appealing, well-crafted characters.
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
This remarkable play is a conversation between the writer, 29-year-old Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, the actor who brings his words…
The Three Little Pigs
A grim tale from the darker side of the fairytale tradition: part Orwellian metaphor, part CSI Farmyard.
Dreams in White
Dark, intense, and very powerful, Duncan Graham’s new play provoked animated discussion among its audience after the performance had ended.
A Doll House
Irish company Pan Pan Theatre’s take on Ibsen might be the most baffling, mad, infectiously passionate interpretation of a classic…
The History Boys
Veteran Australian actor John Wood stars in this new production of Alan Bennett's much loved play, directed by Jesse Peach.
The Necks live at the Basement
A masterful performance by one of Australia’s most innovative improvisational groups, deftly moulding sonic textures to create a powerful visual…
The Schubert Cycle: Journey’s End
Pianist Paul Lewis brilliantly demonstrated Schubert’s ability to touch the heart, with melody encased in the most arresting technical passages.
Deer Tick + Two Gallants
Folk-rock and indie sounds from the US proved well-suited to an eclectic Perth Festival gardens atmosphere.