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 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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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:...
View ArticleThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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View ArticleADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2025
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View ArticleTHE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Music by Arthur SullivanLyrics by W.S. GilbertDirected by Richard CarrollCo-Arranger and Musical Supervisor: Victoria FalconerMusical Director and Co-Arranger: Trevor JonesHayes Theatre Co....
View ArticleTHE PIRATES OF PENZANCE OR THE SLAVE TO DUTY
The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty. Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Directed and adapted by Richard Carroll. Co-Arranger & Musical Supervisor Victoria Falconer....
View ArticleThe Pirates of Penzance - Hayes Theatre Co
The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan, “re-wired and re-booted” by Hayes Theatre Company (Sydney) at Canberra Theatre Centre, The Playhouse, April 2-6 2025.Reviewed by Frank McKoneApril...
View ArticleANNA BISHOP: OPERA'S BAD GIRL, THE WORLD'S FIRST DARINGLY DEFIANT DIVA
Written by Sarahlouise OwensSarahlouise Owens, sopranoLucus Allerton, pianoDirected by Tony TurnerA Cantaviva presentationCanberra REP Theatre to 5 April 2025 Reviewed by Len Power 4 April 2025 Opera...
View ArticleTHE PIRATES OF PENZANCE - Canberra Theatre Centre in association with Hayes...
Brittanie Shipway - Jay Laga'aia -Billie Palin - Trevor Jones - Maxwell Simon in The Hayes Theatre production of "The Pirates of Penzance".Director: Richard Carroll – Asst.Director & Choreographer:...
View ArticleCOMFORT FOOD CABARET - Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Michelle Pearson performing "Comfort Food Cabaret"Written, performed and cooked by Michelle Pearson.Tuggeranong Arts Centre, ACT, April 5, 2025.Reviewed by BILL STEPHENS Torn between a career as a...
View ArticleFilm: Mental Health & the Actor's Life, directoed by Eden McGilchrist and...
Daniel Widdowson, co-director and interviewerOnce again, director, writer, actor and former Daramalan College student, Daniel Widdowson, has come up with a documentary that turns the spotlight on a...
View ArticleSWAN LAKE - Victorian State Ballet - Canberra Theatre
The Victorian State Ballet in "Swan Lake"Direction & Concept – Martin & Michelle SierraLighting Design, backdrops, sets & props – Martin Sierra, Victorian State Balle -Scenic...
View ArticleOPERA'S BAD GIRL - Presented by CantaViva - Canberra Rep Theatre
Sarahlouise Owens as Anna Bishop in "Opera's Bad Girl"Conceived, written & performed by Sarahlouise Owens.Associate Artist: Lucas AllertonDirected by Tony Turner & Cate Clelland – Set designed...
View ArticleANTIGONE
Antigone by Sophocles. Directed and designed by Cate Clelland. Produced by Michael J Smith. Graphic designer/Photographer Carl Davies. Costume designer Tania Johnson and Cate Clelland. Movement...
View ArticleTHE MIRROR - Gravity & Other Myths. Canberra Theatre.
THE MIRROR – Gravity & Other Myths – Canberra TheatreDirected by Darcy Grant – Associate Director: Jascha BoyceSet and Lighting designed by Matt Adey – Associate Designer: Lachlan BinnsComposer:...
View ArticleHENRY 5
Written by William ShakespeareDirected by Marion PottsBell ShakespeareThe Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre to 20 April Reviewed by Len Power 11 April 2025 Henry 5 may be Shakespeare’s well-known...
View ArticleHENRY V
Henry V by William Shakespeare.Directed by Marion Potts.Set and costume designer Anna Tregloan. Lighting designer Verity Hampson. Composer and sound designer Jethro Woodward. Movement, intimacy and...
View ArticleHenry 5 - Bell Shakespeare
Henry 5 Bell Shakespeare, Canberra Theatre Centre, Playhouse, April 11 - 20, 2025.Reviewed by Frank McKoneApril 11CastKing Henry: JK Kazzi; Dauphin: Jack HalabiWestmoreland: Alex Kirwan;...
View ArticleINFAMOUS - Gungahlin ACT.
Conceived and Directed by Joseph Ashton.Gungahlin ACT – April 11th– May 3, 2025.Performance on April 13th reviewed by BILL STEPHENS.Dante Ashton & Jansen Grant full flight on the Flying...
View ArticleARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT
Concept by Patrick NolanDirected by Laura HansfordOpera Queensland productionQ Theatre, Queanbeyan 15 April 2025 Reviewed by Len Power Described as a unique celebration of country music and opera,...
View ArticleRatburger
Ratburger by Maryam Master, based on the book by David Walliams. Canberra Theatre, April 15-16, 2025.Reviewed by Frank McKoneCreative Team Director: Liesel Badorrek Designer: Isla Shaw Lighting...
View ArticleARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT - Opera Queensland
Marcus Corowa - Gabrielle Diaz - Jonathan Hickey in "Are You Lonesome Tonight".Concept by Patrick Nolan - Directed by Laura HansfordDesigned by Penny Challen – Lighting by Wesley Bluff.Musical...
View ArticleCries of the Anthropocene: Creative Practice in response to climate change
Visual Art Exhibition Review | Brian RopeCries of the Anthropocene: Creative Practice in response to climate change - Various Creative Practice Circle membersThe Chapel, Australian Centre for...
View ArticleSophocles' Antigone
Antigone by Sophocles, translated by Ian Johnston (Vancouver Island University, Canada). Greek Theatre Now at Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra. April 2025.Reviewed...
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