Sam Ward has written a very clever script, where the performer speaks directly to the audience—punctuating each of the acts with ‘choices’ as to whether to continue to listen to the tale, or to just wait for the end of the allocated hour. I hope that Tenielle Plunkett can reprise this impressive show on other Australian stages.
Read MoreKingdom of the Lie is a very niche show. Congratulations to the team for having the courage to develop this challenging new work, and for testing it out with audiences at the PIP Theatre Toucan Club. It just didn’t work for me.
Read MoreFabulous direction, great casting, and an excellent team of creatives that makes for the must see show of the year—or possibly the Queensland Theatre Company production of the decade. A Few Good Men gets a 6-star, 10 out of 10 rating from me.
Read MoreMaybe It’s Only Us is an incredible new multilayered work that showcases the skills of the young Flipside Circus artists, and also celebrates the fabulous Brisbane Circus Centre. An inspiring, high-energy, must-see show.
Read MoreFrom the opening dance, showcasing Clare Dark and Buddy Malbasias’s Budots moves, Bahala/o is high energy, and completely captivating. Expect to be wowed, entertained, and possibly to be covered in dry rice.
Read MoreWhitefella Yella Tree is the Romeo & Juliet of our times, and deserves a sold-out close to its short La Boite run. Whitefella Yella Tree is a clever, and sometimes funny, piece of writing that addresses big issues through a sensitively told story.
Read MoreIt is always great to see a piece of new writing, particularly as Sophia Davidson Gluyas (Writer, Director, and Producer) has attracted such strong lead actors and creatives to this project. Tell Me Something is a reminder to all of us to be truthful with ourselves, and with our closest friends.
Read MoreMalacañang Made Us is a great choice for the Queensland Theatre Company program, and is certain to be on many top three lists from the 2025 Melt Festival: great writing, clever design, and a strong cast. Go and see it if you can.
Read MoreIs it worth revisiting a show you have previously enjoyed? The answer is absolutely—particularly if you are yet to visit the fabulous West End Electric and are looking for ideas for a forthcoming celebration.
Read MoreSurvival On A Strange Planet is often funny, and acts as showcase for the aerial, lip-synching and whip-cracking skills of Grace Law , and for the puppetry talents of Calum Johnston—although there are a few areas where I feel that this work in progress might benefit from future development
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