Control is a show that keeps audiences thinking about the bigger questions of just who is in control, and what might be the future of humanity in an AI world?
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Sometimes… despite ‘an all-star Australian cast,’ a reworking of a successful film, and a show that apparently was a Broadway hit and promises a fun night out … an apparently crowd-pleasing show doesn’t always get a great review.
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Yay… there’s a musical in ‘town’ that’s a must see. But it’s not the highly-promoted 9 to 5 QPAC show. Instead, make tracks for La Boite Theatre and catch The Last Five Years while you can.
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Silver Sircus: Home/Truth was an exploration of notions of home, set in a Brisbane home. A compelling mix of Scandi-noir spinetingling and highly-atmospheric music, as well as upbeat and lyrical prog-folk-jazz, illuminating the poetry of the Silver Sircus lyrics.
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7 Mortal Sinners has to be one of the most unusual events I have ever attended in a church: a circus cabaret twirl through each of the ‘seven deadly sins’, interpreted by ‘seven mortal sinners.’ Hats off to St Andrew’s Uniting Church for hosting the show, and congratulations to Glitter Martini for presenting a very memorable ‘sermon.’
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Mystify’s Murder on the ‘Not-So’ Orient Express promised to be an entertaining 80 minutes of mayhem, mystery, intrigue and entertainment—and certainly had all the hallmarks of popular interactive murder mysteries. A 1930s journey on a train, a body, a cast of apparent strangers (but are they?), and a mystery or two to be solved. This particular mystery was fun, but had a few too many twists, turns and revelations for a show that ran for 80+ minutes.
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A great use of the GCI space for a thought-provoking view on the tropes of office life. Wind of Wall Street showcases original compositions, and local early-career performers, in an excellent new dance work.
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If You Build It was an entertaining way to spend a damp Sunday evening. The show was a veritable toolbox of delights: from creative calisthenics and amazing acrobatics, through to lyrical lyra, unicycle-riding, fun hula, and impressive juggling (plus a couple of entertaining audience participation interludes…).
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The May 2022 world premiere of Georgie Neilsen’s showcase of Suzi Quatro’s 1970s hits was a memorable addition to the special list of Australian Modern events.
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Speakeasy is exactly as promised: toe-tapping, lively, funny, and factual, with great vocals and fantastic high kicks.
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