A concrete ‘brutalistic’ former factory might be considered an incongruous place in which to encounter the talents of acclaimed musicians, but the recent Basement Baroque show was a marvellous addition to the 2026 Anywhere Festival program.
Read MoreThe Bucket List is a memorable show that shares the personal bucket list priorities of each of the members of the cast, and features… buckets. This latest Screech Arts’ production is a funny, charming, clever, and important piece, that encourages audiences to listen, reflect and act.
Read MoreI am delighted to report that the The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour (Vol.3) selection is a special and eclectic mix of music that is both new and old for me. And I’d love to buy a recording…
Read MoreThe Heartbreak Club is a play that is light on the serious homicidal ideas, and heavy on the gentle comedy and healing.
Read MoreElectric Universe is an unforgettable show that is an exhilarating and highly professional piece of contemporary dance. And one that I am delighted to highly recommend.
Read MoreThe talented SDC group has taken the microscopic process of Exocytosis as the inspiration for a mesmerising contemporary dance work—making the processes that take place within our brains ‘visible’ in an inspiring and intriguing performance.
Read MoreAll Smoke, No Script is a great idea, and I do like the long-form improv format. I enjoyed the show, but felt there were a few points where the pace needed to be lifted. If you want to have ‘I saw it at the 2026 Festival’ bragging rights, you need to be quick as these detectives are leaving the factory tomorrow. Just be ready with those suggestions.
Read MoreEuphoric Flow’s Mythical Creatures is an original, otherworldly, and enthralling show that combines aerial, fire, and acro to bring mythical beings to ‘life.’ My personal highlights included the fire-breathing Dragon and ‘Forest Nymph’ lyra, but I am sure many audience members loved the Mermaids, Flying Monkey , and Phoenix even more.
Read MoreHalf Hour Hamlet is one of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble’s ‘Shakespeare Shorts.’ This is a show that absolutely delivers on its promise—and more. This has to be one of the most entertaining ways in which to enjoy and reconnect with Shakespeare’s work.
Read MoreSometimes a show isn’t quite what you expected—which can have both pros and cons. Shakespeare Dying on the Stage delivers on the promised fun and occasional chaos, but this is more of a funny improv duo performance than a staging of all 74 of the onstage Shakespearean deaths.
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