Lest anyone who has seen a Cirque du Soleil performance have forgotten just how sensational – how cutting edge – this troupe is, KOOZA is a must see. For those who have not yet witnessed the mastery and magic, you[…]
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Circus 1903 (Regent) – theatre review
A year ago I was totally captivated by The Illusionists 1903 and now the producers of that magic show have teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse for Circus 1903. Again we are transported back in time, this[…]
Read moreCirque Adrenaline (VAC) – theatre review
Death defying stunts, incredible strength, agility, flexibility, stamina and thrills aplenty are what modern circus is all about. Cirque Adrenaline has all that along with audience participation, courtesy of a cheeky clown. There is plenty to satisfy those who perhaps[…]
Read moreVelvet (Malthouse) – theatre review
What a hoot! Who ever believed the disco ball was dead? Clearly they hadn’t seen VELVET, an ode to all that was great about the ‘70s and early ‘80s. Mostly that was about the music, but in this show –[…]
Read moreLimbo Up Close (Spiegel Zelt) – theatre review
Not since the ground-breaking show Empire in 2013 have I been so totally engrossed in the daring do and dexterity of performers at the very top of their game in an intimate environment. That is what you get when you[…]
Read moreCirque Africa – theatre review
Energy, heart, joy and fun are the ingredients of the latest circus to hit town. This year, more than any other in recent memory, has been the year of the circus, and we are only at the half-way point! Show[…]
Read moreLa Soiree (QPAC) – theatre review
Following sell out seasons at last year’s Brisbane Festival, La Soirée has returned to Brisbane to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the troupe’s first show. And what a rip-snorter of a show it was; it was a show that left[…]
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