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Pride and Prejudice (Bloomshed), at Merlyn Theatre, at Malthouse Theatre – theatre review

What a weapon invective is in Bloomshed’s delightful, fun-filled, hilarious take on Pride and Prejudice. The basic ingredients are there,…

BEASTS (Persona Collective), at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory – theatre review

The theatre makers have thrown the veritable kitchen sink at this one. Narrative, poetry, well-choreographed movements, puppetry, crowd interaction and…

Shoelace Chaser (MTC), at Southbank Theatre, The Lawler – theatre review

A warm-hearted, comedic drama about overcoming challenges and dealing with adversity to become your best self, Shoelace Chaser readily resonates.…

Red Sky Morning, at Theatre Works – theatre review

There is disconnect between three members of the one family, a husband, wife and daughter who live in regional Australia…

Never Closer (Patalog Theatre Company), at fortyfivedownstairs – theatre review

Set against the backdrop of The Troubles* in Northern Ireland, this searing debut play for Australian writer Grace Chapple tells…

The Last Parma Night, at Chapel Off Chapel – theatre review

I entered the theatre really wanting to like the new Australian comedy The Last Parma Night, but I am afraid…

Game. Set. Match., at Malthouse Theatre – theatre review

Megan Wilding is a force of nature in a serious contender for play of the year. Game. Set. Match. is…

La Traviata (Opera Australia) at Regent Theatre – opera review

The full glory and emotional heft of Giuseppe Verdi’s fraught and dramatic love story La Traviata is magnificently captured by…

STUCK, at La Mama – theatre review

One has been there and done that, knows which way is up and is stuck in her ways. The other…

Waitress, at Her Majesty’s Theatre – musical theatre review

The desire to break free of an abusive relationship is at the heart of Waitress, which is based on a…