Despite its crude humour, Bare: A Pop Opera perfectly encapsulates the struggles of adolescence and the difficulties of coming out.
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Theatre Review: The "Frankie's" Experience is Ambitious and Hilarious
Frankie’s is a sitcom set in a bar, where the regulars become part of each other’s lives and we become part of theirs. Except it’s not television, its theatre, and it’s not heavily scripted with a laugh track added after - it’s all improvised, and the laughs are real.
REVIEW: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends at Riverside Theatre
The high brow literature and classical music concept fooled me into thinking there was some social or political statement they were trying to make. But in the end, this show is about friendship and stories — just like Bill himself.
Medusa: this Halloween's Horror Story
Cultural commentary and Allen’s lolly snakes combine for a wonderful piece of theatre at The Blue Room.
Theatre Review: Xenides is a Timely Celebration of a Tragic Life
Xenides is a heartfelt commentary on the struggles faced by women all around the world
Theatre Review: In the Next Room or, The Vibrator Play Delivers a Good Time
I’ve been lucky enough to be raised in a society which has spread so much awareness of the plight of females and our right to pleasure as equals to men during sex, so why did I feel so uncomfortable seeing something so natural occurring in a fictional capacity? The writing of In the Next Room is extraordinary for this very reason: It continually challenges you as a viewer to question not only the ways in which you consciously think but the hidden reactions and accompanying internalised attitudes you did not realise you harboured.
THEATRE REVIEW: "Let me finish" is poignant, political, and necessary.
Never have I witnessed an entire audience laugh and cry at the same time, but this feat is accomplished by the astonishing cast of Let Me Finish.
Theatre Review: "Potted Potter" is gleeful magical fun for the family, but hardcore Potterheads should temper expectations
While families are going to find the magic they are looking for, hardcore Potterheads may need to temper their expectations to enjoy the ride.
THEATRE REVIEW: "Court My Crotch" is a wildly unique exploration of acceptance and equality
By using stereotypes featured in the sporting world, Court My Crotch gives us a glimpse into the atmosphere of toxic masculinity that sometimes clouds both the sporting and the LGBTQ community.
Theatre Review: "The Inconsequential Lives of Little Fish" is dark but important
Buoyed by two confronting and commanding performances, Little Fish is a perfect example of socially woke theatre that forces us to confront our complicity.
Theatre Review: Skylab is both Stratospheric and Down to Earth
Like any good play, what anchors this production is a set of wonderful, dynamic characters and experienced actors to bring them to life. Skylab is in all honesty one of the plays of the year.
Theatre Review: "Unveiling: Gay Sex for Endtimes" has to be seen to be believed
Unveiling is a fast pace demolition of all the western world holds dear, paired with bright lights, poetry in motion and as many glasses of house wine as you need.
THEATRE REVIEW: "Threshold" is the hero we need
Threshold is here to slap us about a bit and confirm that no, we're not mad for thinking it's crazy to lock innocent everyday people up in offshore prisons.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Spectacle like No Other
It's a simply remarkable production in every way, shape and form.
'Repulsive and Provocative': An Interview with Blue Room Theatre's "Unveiling: Gay Sex for Endtimes"
In the coming weeks The Blue Room Theatre will showcase a fantastical second season of Unveiling: Gay Sex for Endtimes. We interviewed all-around theatre extraordinaire Joe Lui to find out the latest prophetic wisdom.
Theatre Review: The Man & The Moon
The Man And The Moon was part prose, part musical, part drama and wholly wonderful.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Why You Should See it, Straight from the Horse's Mouth
The National Theatre of Great Britain is bringing the phenomenal theatre adaption of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to major Australian cities. We were lucky to catch up with cast member Kaffe Keating to find out what makes this production so special.
Theatre Review: "Assassins" is fun yet maddening
Assassins is a play that comments on the fragile political climate throughout America’s timeline and explores the stories that history did not write.
Theatre Review: "The Events" deals with tough issues with great sensitivity
Black Swan’s latest play The Events attempts a lot of things, and achieves most of them.
Theatre Review: "Tissue" is More Than Just a Play About Porn
Tissue: A Play About Porn is everything it claims to be; first and foremost a play about porn, but also thought-provoking, feeling-arousing and conversation-starting.