Theatre
Theatre review: WAY, fortyfivedownstairs
A one-person show that skilfully covers a societal issue with empathy and compassion.
Theatre review: Peacemongers, Darebin Arts Speakeasy
An experimental think piece that played with the concept of a perfect world.
Theatre review: The King's Player, Alex Theatre
A one-man comedy show inspired by 'Hamlet', and told from the perspective of a lowly minstrel desperate for promotion.
Hate transmuted into theatrical gold in new staged reading of The Laramie Project
A Sydney reading of the verbatim play about Matthew Shepard’s murder will feature Shepard’s father, Dennis, reading his courtroom statement.
Performance review: Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, Riverside Theatres
Poetry-based work about being a Samoan woman performed by a multi-skilled ensemble.
New musical celebrates Australian inventiveness
The creation of the black box flight recorder is the focus of a new musical theatre production opening at QPAC…
Theatre review: Potted Potter, Athenaeum Theatre
Hogwarts inspired mayhem with hilarity and beach balls...
Hairy Potter – selling a show when the author is persona non grata
While the creator of the Potter-verse may no longer be everyone's favourite multimillionaire, there are still plenty in the sector…
Theatre review: Things I Know to Be True, Theatre Works
A family held together by love, but wracked by secrets.
Vale Frank van Straten AM
The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.