I strongly recommend Constellations. I am sure it will encourage audience members to reflect on their own spilt-second decisions, and the ‘what if’ outcomes that might been. Buy a ticket if you can, queue up to select a seat at or near the front, and thank me later.
Read MoreBuy a ticket if you can, as Pensalfini’s PIP production of Trophy Boys is an excellent piece of through-provoking drama. I am guessing it will be a much talked-about highlight of Melt 2026.
Read MoreCharlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr was an excellent choice for this mainstage Superstars production. Take one much-loved story, build on the successes of the 2005 film, sprinkle in the talents of the Superstars students, and stir well. Under the leadership and direction of the talented Gabriella Flowers, you have a memorable and quite delectable show.
Read MorePlaywright Miriam Battye’s Scenes with Girls is a challenging work. Messy, complicated, brash and uncertain might be suitable descriptions of the all-female flat share home that features in the show, but can equally be applied to the play itself—which means that I would like to have seen this team of cast and creatives apply themselves to a different play.
Read MoreNew work that encourages us to call-out unacceptable behaviour, to value true friendship, and to support people who may need our empathy and help, must be new work that should be celebrated and seen. You may not find Dead Bat on the Night Shift to be hilarious, but it’s a well-directed and thought-provoking show, with amazing vision design, excellent sound design, and an impressive cast.
Read MoreBattling the unyielding, vast, icy Antarctic landscape is a moving metaphor for experiences of ageing. Do Not Go Gentle challenges audiences to consider the importance of dignity and self-determination for those who are battling dementia and the indignities of old age.
Read MoreThe True Midnight Cry is a sensitively directed new work that is a showcase of the skills of each actor—and I encourage the Minola Theatre producers to consider offering each of the two acts as individual plays
Read MoreThe QTC Pride & Prejudice is a visual feast and a story for our time. A strong cast and an exceptionally impressive creative team together bring the words and thoughts of 19th century couples into the present day.
Read MoreI recommend the A Midnight Social production of Jesse Eisenberg’s The Revisionist as an opportunity to see three strong performances. Like me, you may come away feeling that you’d never like to meet someone like David, and that the playwright could perhaps have made some revisions to this play. However…..
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.
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