Tupua Tigafua’s Shel We is an offbeat, joyful, playful, mischievous, enchanting, whimsical, and funny dance work. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to see this show, and to reflect on the talents of the performers and choreographer.
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The Choir of Man is a joyful, upbeat, musical celebration of mateship, community, friendship and pubs. Impressive harmonies, fabulous tap dancing, live music, and excellent audience engagement all make for a fun night out. Go with your mates or—in the best tradition of British pubs—just turn up on your own and leave having made a few new friends.
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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 …
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I could just sum up the experience of watching the latest Stephanie Lake Company work, The Chronicles, in one word: wow. But I feel that readers might just demand a few reasons as to why wow.
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Coming out of Bad Nature, I described it to my waiting friends as an otherworldly, thought-provoking, dystopian meeting of The Matrix with elements of The Terminator and other sci-fi favourites…
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Gems is a true Brisbane Festival gem. It was a privilege to experience an artistic event that is a creative collaboration between world-class choreographers, visual designers, musicians, dancers, and composers.
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Eternity 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.
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If 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.
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Holding Achilles is a suitably ambitious telling of a truly epic tale. Visually stunning, with fabulous puppetry and fantastic insights from a questioning re-gendering of mythic heroes, Holding Achilles is definitely worth the price of admission.
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Strut & Fret shows can be relied on for a high-paced, risqué mix of alcohol-themed circus, burlesque, song, and dance which makes for an entertaining evening out with friends. Powerful, controlled, passionate, intense, creative, and just breath-taking, Spencer and Caitlin’s quite amazing ‘Love Hangover’ duohoop is worth the price of admission.
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