Peter Maddern

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Aug 08

THEATRE – The Matchmaker – Independent Theatre Co. – Goodwood Institute – 5K

This is the finest production I have witnessed by Rob Croser’s Independent Theatre team. It sparkles with wit and warmth right from the opening. 5K

Aug 04

THEATRE – The Red Cross Letters – 3.5K

As uncheerful as The Red Cross Letters is, it is nonetheless another important work in the on-going commemorations of the Great War that all Australians ought to experience. 3.5K

Jul 19

FILM – Embrace – 3.5K

Women of all ages, and particularly mothers and their daughters, should see Embrace and hope Taryn Brumfitt’s message washes over them. 3.5K

Jul 12

THEATRE PREVIEW – The Matchmaker – Independent Theatre – Goodwood Institute From 5-13 August

The Matchmaker became cinema’s Hello Dolly but the play has always been considered much the better.

Jul 11

THEATRE – Price Check the Musical – 4K

Price Check makes shopping more fun than it has ever been before. Check it out. 4K

Jul 06

THEATRE – Straight While Men – The Space – 4K

Director Nescha Jelk gives her players full rein and all give great performances; humour, hubris and heartache each successfully reaching out to the packed Space patrons. 4K

Jun 27

CABARET FESTIVAL – Yana Alana – 4K

Great fun amidst the foul language, Alana is a force of nature and a certain joy that seems undiminished by her rare display of on-stage modesty. 4K

Jun 26

THEATRE – Noble Cause & Boiled Cabbage by Tony Moore – HST – 3K

Moore’s work deserves attention; it is bright, challenging and entertaining, presenting some different views from the norm, which, with some better casting, may produce rich rewards for its audience in iterations ahead. 3K

Jun 24

CABARET FESTIVAL – Dash Kruck – 3K

But while the struggle for his audience was not as great as Kruck portrayed for himself on stage, 60 minutes proved as much as one would want. 3K

Jun 22

CABARET FRINGE PREVIEW – ¡VIDORRA! – Fri 24th & Sat 25th – Nexus

From the joy of an Alegria to the despair of the Solea, the dancers and musicians highlight Flamenco’s ability to express the variety of emotions in life. Proceeds to the Leukaemia Foundation