Speed: The Movie, The Play is the perfect fringe and comedy festival show. It’s funny, fast-paced, immersive, and a must-see event. With all of the madness going on in the world, this is exactly the silliness and sheer joy that everyone needs. Answer the opening ‘are you ready to ride the bus?’ call, and get to see this show.
Read MoreDie-Mommie Die! is a delicious melodrama. Yes, it might be fun to see a ‘fully-camped’ version with a cast of Drag Queens and Kings. But this Midnight Social PIP Theatre show is funny, slightly dark, and a good evening’s entertainment. Go if you can.
Read MoreSunny Tribe District is a good graduation showcase, but it has a very niche audience. I have seen several members of the cast in other shows and know that they are a talented bunch. But if you were born before the year 2000, this is probably not a show for you.
Read MoreThere is much to enjoy in the latest QTC production, but I came away feeling slightly disappointed—probably because I wanted to love Torch The Place more than I did. Benjamin Law is a talented and prolific Queensland writer, and recent QTC productions of Calamity Jane, A Few Good Men, and The Great Gatsby have set a high bar.
Read MoreStephen Vagg has written a funny, clever, and closely observed short play. The talented Tammy Tresillian and Simon Chugg bring Vagg’s sidekicks and heroes to life, performing in front of enthusiastic audiences at the excellent PIP Theatre. Get along if you can and see if you agree with my list of favourite moments.
Read MoreThe Great Gatsby is a high-energy show that deserves to sell-out: fantastic direction of a great cast, in a beautifully staged and thought-provoking adaptation.
Read MoreDV Live’s Love Actually? A Musical Parody gets a definitely, absolutely, solid NO from me. I just hope you read this review first, as the terms and conditions are very firmly ‘no refunds.’
Read MoreIt is always good to ‘tick’ another piece of musical theatre off the list. But I’d be saving my $100+ ticket money for a show that is fully staged and gives audiences the razzamatazz of big costumes, dance numbers, and sets.
Read MoreSam 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.
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