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TRENT DALTON'S LOVE STORIES ADELAIDE FESTIVAL 2025

 Trent Dalton’s Love Stories Adapted for the stage by Tim McGarryAdditional writing and story by Trent Dalton and Fiona Franzmann. Directed by Sam Strong. Dunstan Playhouse. Adelaide Festival Centre....

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT

 Tim Dal Cortivo as JosephJoseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Kelda McManus. Usical director Jenna Hinton. Choreographer Caitlin...

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SMILE - THE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN ADELAIDE FRINGE 2025

  Smile – The Story of Charlie Chaplin. Devised and performed by Marcel Cole. The Courtyard of Curosities at the State Library and Migration MuseumCirculating Library. State Library of South Australia....

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THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

 The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca.Adapted by Karen Vickery with the assistance of Andrea Garcia. Directed by Karen Vickery. Creatives: Director Assistant to the Director Disa Swifte...

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THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

Written by Federico García LorcaAdapted by Karen Vickery, Assisted by Andrea GarciaDirected by Karen VickeryChaika Theatre at the ACT HUB Theatre, Kingston to 29 March Reviewed by Len Power 19 March...

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SHIRLEY VALENTINE

 Shirley Valentine by Willy RussellDirected by Lee lewis. Performed by Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Simone Romaniuk – Costume and Set Design. Paul Jackson – Lighting Designer. Marcello Lo Ricco – Sound...

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Shirley Valentine

 Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell. A Gooding / Woodward Production presented by Canberra Theatre Centre, March 19-23 2025.Reviewed by Frank McKoneOpening Night March 20Performed by Natalie...

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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

Based on the novel by Mark HaddonAdapted by Simon StephensDirected by Chris BaldockMockingbird Theatre CompanyBelconnen Arts Centre to April 5 Reviewed by Len Power 20 March 2025 For their first...

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Exhibition Review: Visual Art | Brian Ropecounter-sites | Isabella Capezio, Aaron Claringbold & Rebecca McCauley, Matt Dunne, Nicholas Mahady, Christine McFetridge, Jahkarli Felicitas RomanisPhoto...

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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME

 Wajanoah Donohoe as Christopher BooneThe Curious Incident of the Dog in Night time by Mark Haddon. Adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens.  Directed by Chris Baldock. Assistant director Stephanie...

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Song of First Desire

  Song of First Desire by Andrew Bovell.  Belvoir Theatre, Sydney, February 13 – March 23, 2025.Original production 2023 by Octubre Productions, Spain.Reviewed by Frank McKoneMarch 22Writer: Andrew...

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BERLIN ELECTRIC - Wesley Music Centre

Bev Kennedy and Brad Cooper performing "Lied" in BERLIN ELECTRIC.Devised and presented by Brad Cooper (Tenor) and Bev Kennedy (piano)Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, ACT.Performance on March 23 reviewed...

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THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA - Chaika Theatre - ACT Hub.

Written by Federico Garcia Lorca – Adapted by Karen Vickery, assisted by Andrea GarciaDirected by Karen Vickery – Stage design by Marc Hetu Costume design by Fiona Leach - Sound Design by Neville Pye...

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HAYDN'S SUNRISE

 Haydn’s SunriseThe Australian Haydn EnsembleWesley Uniting Church March 13 Reviewed by Len Power With the Australian Haydn Ensemble performing three linked works of Franz Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van...

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PENTA HARP ENSEMBLE

Alice GilesRowan PhemisterWilliam NicholsKate MoloneyMelina van LeeuwenWesley Music Centre March 16 Reviewed by Len Power With five harps onstage, Penta Harp Ensemble, in their debut concert, certainly...

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DIDO & AENEAS - Opera Australia - Sydney Opera House

Anna Dowsley (Dido) - Nicholas Jones (Aeneas) DIDO AND AENEAS – Opera Australia.Composed by Henry Purcell – Libretto by Nahume TateConducted by Chad Kelly – Director and stage designer: Yaron...

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THE MOORS

The Moors by Jen Silverman Directed by Joel Horwood. Production Designer: Aloma Barnes Sound Designer: Damian Ashcroft Lighting Designer: Stefan Wronski Set Construction: Simon Grist Scenic Painting:...

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THE MOORS

Written by Jen SilvermanDirected by Joel HorwoodLexi Sekuless ProductionsThe Mill Theatre at Dairy Road to 12 April Reviewed by Len Power 26 March 2025 First presented at the Yale Repertory Theatre in...

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The Moors

 The Moors by Jen Silverman.  Lexi Sekuless Productions at The Mill Theatre, Canberra, March 26-April 12, 2025.Reviewed by Frank McKoneOpening Night March 26.CastAgatha: Andrea Close; Marjory: Steph...

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GUYS & DOLLS - Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

 Angelina Thomson as Miss Adelaide in the HOSH production of "Guys & Dolls"Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser – Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Directed by Shaun Rennie – Musical Director...

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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME - Mockingbird Theatrics -...

Ethan Wiggin (Christopher)Based on a novel by Mark Haddon – Adapted by Simon StephensDesigned and directed by Chris Baldock – Assistant Director: Stephanie Evans.Lighting Design: Rhiley Winnett &...

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The Glass Menagerie - Ensemble Theatre

 The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.  Ensemble Theatre, Sydney, March 21 – April 26, 2025.Presented by special arrangement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.Reviewed by Frank...

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SONGS OF ELTON AND GEORGE - Canberra Theatre

 Tim Campbell & Anthony GalleaDevised and performed by Anthony Callea and Tim CampbellLighting by Cam McKaige – Sound by Paul BaileyBacking vocalists: Susie Ahern, Rocky LepreviteMusicians: Sax:...

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Wajanoah Donohue and ensemble in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Photo: Chris BaldockThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon; adapted for the...

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ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025

 Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025. Artistic director Virginia Gay. Executive Producer Alex Sinclair. Adelaide Festival Centre. June 5-21 2025 Bookings: adelaidecabaretfestival.com.auPreviewed by Peter...

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