It 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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Read MoreTerms & Conditions Apply is a short, witty and funny one-act play, with some great dance moves. I enjoyed this show, and wonder if the creatives are considering working it up to a longer 90-minute show, perhaps by adding in a second act that answers the ‘what happens next’ question.
Read MoreThe 2025 theme for Backbone Festival is ‘Look Up;’ perhaps ‘look out’ might be more appropriate, as works such as FUSE are a great demonstration of Brisbane’s emerging talent.
Read MoreIf you have never seen The 39 Steps this might be the production for you. A great piece of writing, requiring four actors to portray multiple characters, and this version has a committed cast and strong design elements. But—and it is a big ‘but’—most of this production was only mildly amusing, and didn’t inspire any of the anticipated hilarity.
Read MoreAlthough Hello Dolly! is not a musical that will be in my top 100 list, this is possibly one of the best pieces of work that I have ever seen by Savoyards’ cast and creatives…
Read MoreWired Differently is an entertaining piece of theatre, with important themes and messages, strong dance moves, humorous lines, fantastic acrobatics, thought-provoking prose, and excellent cello playing.
Read MoreWhite Noise is a memorable performance artwork that communicates aspects of lived experience as a mother with disability. In inviting audiences into Alisha’s world, White Noise encourages us all to ‘consider our place in the conversation.’
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