Peter Maddern

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THEATRE – Mortido – State Theatre – Playhouse – 3.5K

This joint State Theatre / Belvoir production is ambitious and compelling viewing sure to enthral those with a healthy passion for modern crime thrillers. 3.5K

THEATRE – Amber – Her Majesty’s – 3.5K

This is exciting contemporary theatre that shakes up the norm for the Adelaide’s stages. 3.5K

THEATRE – Ladybird Superstars – Bonython Park – 2.5K

While the second half was better than the first, unless transgender is your stuff, there are better cabaret shows that come through town. 2.5K

THEATRE – Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker / Rebirth – OzAsia – Rehearsal Space – 4.5K

Total immersion and enthusiasm from the cast, even after you have left the performance space, but well beyond and after you have dried off, this is a show that will stay with you. 4.5K

DANCE – Cry Jailolo – OzAsia Festival – 3.5K

There is a seeming simplicity to the work that should not distract from the dexterity of the movement which holds your imagination long after you have left the theatre. 3.5K

THEATRE – Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games – 4K

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games is, well, flat out terrific entertainment. 4K

THEATRE – The Streets – OzAsia Festival – 4K

Dynamic and challenging contemporary Indonesian theatre that sets the tone for this year’s OzAsia festival, the first under new director Joe Mitchell.

THEATRE – The Audition – Bakehouse – 3.5K

A compelling psychological drama that reveals what it takes to be a great actor. 3.5K

OzAsia Festival Preview Interview with Joe Mitchell

In this interview, Festival Director, Joseph Mitchell speaks about his vision for the festival, the revamp of the Moon Lantern Festival, the must see shows and the Indonesian connection.

THEATRE – The Great Gatsby – The Space – 4.5K

Rob Croser’s Independent Theatre delivers a pearl in their ambitious adaptation of this iconic work led from the front by superb Will Cox as Nick Carraway. 4.5K