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Romeo & Julie
By Darby Turnbull Whenever I consume a piece of culture or media, I often find myself grumbling at the ways the material has the characters engage with money, or rather not engage with money. Rarely do I see a play that shows some insight or integrity into the...
Little Women
Review by Tim Garratt Little Women is the most seminal work by 19th century American author Louisa May Alcott. First published in 1868, the novel continues to be popular and has inspired several screen and stage adaptations. Among these is a musical theatre iteration...
Cirque Bon Bon
By Ash Cottrell It was quite the razzle-dazzle gala at the historic, Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre at the Paris end of Collins Street last Thursday night as we all rolled up, rolled up, to see what this contemporary circus act had in store for its wearied-by-the-cold,...
A Streetcar Named Desire
By Carissa Shale Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ is a production that has captivated theatregoers and cinephiles around the world, gracing stage and screen countless times. Its momentous reputation has been carved by the performances of Vivien Leigh,...
Macbeth (An Undoing)
By Nick Pilgrim More than any other live space in Melbourne, The Malthouse is known for showcasing bold, experimental, and convention-smashing material. Located in Southbank’s entertainment district, powerful examples from the venue’s eclectic back catalogue include:...
Maria Bamford – 2024 Australian Tour
By Nick Pilgrim Born in the United States of America, Maria Bamford is a beloved performer, best-selling author, and voiceover artist. With a career spanning thirty years, she is known for a diverse body of work including television roles on Arrested Development,...
Elegies
By Darby Turnbull Confession, whenever I need a good heavy cry I listen to William Finn, proper full body shakes, hot tears, nose full of snot crying. Most of his shows have at least 2 or 3 that do it for me Falsettos (Unlikely lovers, What would I do? Holding to the...
English Eccentrics
Review by George Dixon English Eccentrics premiered in 1964 as an adaption of the book “The English Eccentrics” penned by Dame Edith Sitwell in 1933. The opera was quite ahead of its time and, in some circles, would have been considered to be an...
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf
By Darby Turnbull As the kids say, George and Martha match one another's freak. Edward Albee’s 1962 treatise on marriage, America and the toxic rot beneath them has been entrancing audiences for over 60 years, through countless revivals and the iconic film adaption....
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Sally Faraday takes a stand in The Long Game
A Brittany Higgins inspired play by award winning playwright Sally Faraday premieres In Melbourne on July 4 at Theatreworks. In The Long Game, sisterhood, sexual assault and political power explode on stage as we follow the story of one of Australia’s key political...
Geoff Cobham and Zoë Barry discuss the magic of Superluminal
Art and science converge at the world premiere of Superluminal, a family-friendly interactive installation from award-winning Patch Theatre that will spark wonder in the enquiring minds of children aged 4 to 8 at the South Australian Museum for Illuminate Adelaide. A...
Madeleine Stewart on Are You Pulling My Leg?
RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS THE COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR, ARE YOU PULLING MY LEG? Boasting a line-up of award-winning performers including Madeleine Stewart. Read on to find out more about Stewart and her show. How would you describe Are You Pulling My Leg to someone...
Gabrielle Leah New discusses the power of aging in Reclaim the Crone
Gabrielle Leah New's latest work, , poses the question, if older women were recognised for their strength, beauty, and power, could humanity move in a more positive direction? A stirring point to ponder and one that New visited when she was turning 50. "I had a...
Are you pulling my leg? Sam Wade
Accessible Arts and Crips & Creeps in Association with Arts on Tour and Riverside are thrilled to present, Are You Pulling My Leg?, a raucous, accessible comedy event showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness, at...
Johnny Carr on the other side of Macbeth
Following successful seasons in Edinburgh, London and New York, Zinnie Harris’ acclaimed play Macbeth (An Undoing) will make its Australian premiere at Malthouse Theatre on Friday 5 July. This revised and updated edition is a powerful reimagining of Shakespeare's...
News
DEFROST FEST 2024: Biggest Improv Comedy Festival in the Southern Hemisphere Returns
The Improv Conspiracy (TIC), Australia’s home of improvised comedy, announces their 3rd annual Defrost Festival - a yearly spectacle celebrating the art and community of improv. Back, bigger, and better than ever, this year’s festival will play host to the crème de la...
Little Women at Hayes Theatre Co Officially Opens This Week
The much-anticipated production of Little Women officially opens this week at Hayes Theatre Co. This beloved classic, based on Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel, is set to captivate audiences with its poignant story and enchanting melodies. After a weekend of sold...
Justine Clarke returns to STC for encore season of smash-hit, Julia
Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Sydney for an encore season at Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 5 September, following a sold-out run in Melbourne and upcoming seasons in...
BURN THE FLOOR – DARE TO DREAM
This year’s tour of international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR – DARE TO DREAM will star the much loved and supremely talented Phil Burton from globally renowned supergroup Human Nature. The Victorian season will commence in Sale on August 28, then Bendigo August...
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