Reviews

The elephant in the theatre

If I need Wikipedia to explain ANYTHING, I suspect that there's something wrong – especially when it's a piece of…

14 years ago

April’s Fool – Empire Theatres (ArTour 2012)

April’s Fool is sweet agony. David Burton did justice to this story with his decision to write the script with…

14 years ago

No Story of Greater Woe: Not so in Brisbane

Never was a story of more woe? Well, not so for the latest production of history’s most beloved young lovers. The…

14 years ago

More magic needed for this Flute

In 2005, the New York Metropolitan Opera created an abridged family-friendly version of Mozart and Schnikeneder's  The Magic Flute. Heading the…

14 years ago

John Gavin intrigues, astounds and leaves you dizzy

In what can be described as nothing less than eye-opening theatre, Nick Candy’s John Gavin  spirals through controlled chaos in…

14 years ago

MICF: Writing from the heart

I don't think it's possible to see Kate McLennan on stage and not adore her. She's one of the funniest…

14 years ago

MICF: Further experimentation required

The title of Tim Lee's show tells you pretty much what you need to know: Scientist Turned Comedian. Lee has…

14 years ago

MICF: Why are they laughing?

What's worse than being the only person in a room laughing? Being the only one not laughing – and not…

14 years ago

MICF: Contact! keeps winning

I fell in love with Contact! at the 2011 Carnegie 18, the Arts Centre's new musical series, as did everyone who saw…

14 years ago

iPad Theatre

We have such intimate relationships with the too-many screens in our lives. I'm not brave enough to try a screen-free…

14 years ago