Tina: A Tropical Love Story is a fun one-hour cabaret showcase of First Nations’ talent that gives a platform for local and emerging artists; great frocks, charming stories, excellent lip sync and interpretation, and solid musical choices. But this is a show would work much better in a more intimate space …
Read MoreAs a show that is part rock concert and part theatrical performance, Big Name, No Blankets is well-served by a strong band and excellent cast.
Read MoreIt would be fascinating to see how Lighting the Dark is further developed—perhaps with dramaturgical support to create more a sense of the on-stage/off-stage stories—and I would be interested to see the piece staged in smaller venues.
Read MoreI’d love to see a future iteration that might have a greater emphasis on Daniel Riley’s choreography, and perhaps a slight reduction in the spoken text. We have much to continue to learn.
Read MoreKathryn Hall’s Sheltered is a charming, clever, cheeky, and compelling show.
Read MoreAnother Flipside Circus success: impressive and highly professional circus skills, set to a an upbeat playlist.
Read MoreEternity is a compelling production that demonstrates the talents of world-class performers, where the skills of a visionary creative team evoke feelings of joy, awe, and delight. THE must-see show of Brisbane Festival 2023.
Read MoreIf you are looking for 60 minutes of time away from the day-to-day, and from the spoken word, I recommend Manifesto as an energising, visceral and joyous way in which to unplug and refocus.
Read MoreSummer Play Factor (SPF) is a playful acrobatic evocation of summer at the beach: witty, highly-skilled, closely-observed fun that is high on the acrobatic and balance ‘wow’ factor.
Read MoreRestless Dream was a special, one hour show about the Repatriation of Aboriginal Ancestral Remains—incorporating stunning film, William Barton’s didgeridoo, and the powerful truth-telling of Kamilaroi elder Uncle Bob Weatherall.
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