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Interview: Emerging playwright Ang Collins shares her inspiration behind Blueberry Play
Shortlisted for the 2017 Griffin Award, Ang Collins’ Blueberry Play presents a storyline that includes themes of family life, adolescence, and mental and physical illness. We were lucky enough to chat to the emerging playwright and discover what inspired her to create this intimate story, as well as what’s in store for the future.
Our Sandman: An Immersive and Relaxing Experience
‘As you arrive, you are offered a cup of herbal tea and invited to remove your shoes….’ An excellent start to an excellent show that’s definitely worth getting out of bed for.
'A Very Kransky Christmas' is charming and macabre
The jokes carried punchlines which were reminiscent of the nativity and varied widely between bittersweet and gross-out homour in style.
"Stay With Us" Is Theatre That Makes You Think and Feel
Stay With Us is the latest offering from Perth theatre company Last Great Hunt. It’s a space responsive work, set in the rooms and foyer of Riverview Hotel.
THEATRE REVIEW: 'Bare: A Pop Opera' perfectly encapsulates the struggles of adolescence & coming out
Despite its crude humour, Bare: A Pop Opera perfectly encapsulates the struggles of adolescence and the difficulties of coming out.
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.