More twisted weirdness from New Zealand filmmaker Ant Timpson, best known for his work as a producer on gory horror films like the 2012 horror anthology The ABCs of Death. Timpson makes his feature directorial debut with this irreverent, nasty and darkly comic thriller about a young man who tries to reconnect with his estranged…
Memories – personal, intimate, global … over time and space … on Earth and beyond. A monologue that is vivid and humorous and, at times, matter of fact, a kaleidoscope of disparate thoughts that come together to form a time capsule. That is what writer Emma May Hall pulled together seven years ago and revised slightly earlier…
Frequently politically incorrect, Jordan Barr revels in pushing the boundaries in a show that stirs the pot. Many are in the firing line of this quick-witted comedian, who maintains a fast tempo, with plenty of asides (quick quips). Complete with PowerPoint, a couple of jazz stings and a musical in memoriam with a decided twist,…
“A lot of people ask me if I’m happy with the turnout. I think it’s more than being happy, being satisfied, as no creative person is entirely satisfied with their creation,” reflects Indian born film director Anupam Sharma when talking about his debut feature UnIndian, which was shot in Sydney. UnIndian is a multi-cultural romance…
In keeping with the original (2002) and the sequel (2016), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is very much in feel-good territory. The extended Portokalos family is in fine voice. Everyone is wanting to have their say on a trip to Greece to attend a reunion for the extended family in their father’s home village….
If you can follow the intricate (at times maddening) plot in Transformers: The Last Knight then “You’re a better man than I, Gunga Din!”. At least that is until Anthony Hopkins’ character pulls together the threads well into the film. It is the fifth film in the series, following on from 2014’s Transformers: Age of Extinction. …
As children, what do we fear the most? That the boogie man will get us. It is from that dark place that Monsters comes. It is all about the fear of the dark and the perception of visions in the blackness. It is a scary tale writ large. Monsters starts with acclaimed actor Alison Whyte wandering out in front…
Stirring solos, captivating duets and soaring ensemble numbers are the hallmarks of a stunning world premiere concert production of an age-old story. The work, which is based around the tale of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, has been a labour of love for composer and librettist Samuel Kristy. With original orchestrations by Hamish Ander, under…
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Strong, melodic voices and good-humoured banter characterise an ideal, fun-filled family musical. Showcase Entertainment Group brings our favourite green ogre and his irritating best friend, Donkey, to life on a Victorian and NSW tour. The musical is based on the 2001 Dreamworks Animation film and the 1990 book by William Steig. With book and lyrics…
