Monthly Archives: January, 2020

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A Chat About: War Horse with Scott Miller

Here is the first of a series of interviews for the National Theatre's touring production of War Horse coming to the Sydney Lyric Theatre...

Theatre Now Review: Pomona

Kate's Score: 3.5 cthulhus Pomona is a limbo land; an island of concrete and wilderness surrounded by the waters of the Bridgewater Canal and connected...

Theatre Now Review: The Visitors

Veronica's Score: 4.5 Stars   The Visitors is a stunning achievement. I can't believe it took six years to get from a rehearsed reading at the Melbourne...

Theatre Now Review: Family Values

Kate's Score: 4 birthday balloons iew: The name David Williamson is woven through the history of Australian theatre and film. Defiantly Australian, his work has wryly...

Theatre Now Review: The Life Of Us

Kate's Score: 4 Aspirational Stars There is something deeply satisfying about viewing a show done really well; a sort appreciation of the creative synergy that...

Theatre Now Review: Poof! Secrets of a Magician

Caroline's Score: 4.5 Magic Tricks James Galea’s rollicking Sydney Festival Show is called Poof! Secrets of a Magician but if you think you’re going to...

Theatre Now Review: Anthem

“The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.” - James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time Fiona's Score: 4...

Theatre Now Review: The Snail And The Whale

Lynden's Score: 3.5 Adventures The Snail and The Whale is the award winning 2003 children's book written by Julia Donaldson. The book was adapted into...

Theatre Now Review: Every Brilliant Thing

Veronica's Score: 4 stars "Holy f*ck I needed that!" came from one half of a couple walking ahead of me post-show as we left the...

Theatre Now Review: Colossus

Kate's Score: 3.5 Limon techniques   In an experiential frame of mind, I decided not to read anything in advance (publicity or programme) about Colossus, currently...

Theatre Now Review: I’m A Phoenix, Bitch

Fiona's Score: 5 out of 5 wings rising from the flames   Running onto stage breathless, crying, in high heels with big hair and a sequined...

On The Screen Review: Biggest Little Farm

Con's Score: 4 Free Rang Eggs Sometimes what can sound like a twee documentary about a couple making a sea change can be as illuminating...