Peter Maddern

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SHORT FILM – Dale – 4K

Dale is light, nicely shot around McLaren Vale and sure to amuse. Hail the Dale! 4K

THEATRE – Volpone (or the Fox) – Playhouse Theatre – 3.5K

Volpone and his friends present good fun theatre but reading up on the plot beforehand will help in its comprehension and appreciation. 3.5K

FILM – Last Cab To Darwin – 4K

This is our best film since or in the same category as Bran Nue Dae; a road trip and love story combination with a difference. Do take the ride in this Last Cab. 4K

THEATRE – Betrayal – Playhouse – 4.5K

Intense and withering theatre, skillfully produced and sure to be one of the State Theatre Company’s best this year. 4.5K

FILM – Scandinavian Film Festival – Underdog – 4K

This is a classy love story that resolves itself with a better understanding of life – 4K

THEATRE – The Perfectionist – Bakehouse – 4K

This is all a great fun production in true Williamson style; one to be enjoyed and not taken too seriously. 4K

THEATRE – Bitch Boxer – Goodwood Institute – 4K

Bitch Boxer is a classy production of a moving story delivered with great confidence and poise by a talented young actor. 4K

CABARET FESTIVAL – Ian Shaw – 3.5K

When warmed up with a few heart starters and fully confident of how his humour will be received, Ian Shaw will deliver a big mouthful of outrageous entertainment. 3.5K

THEATRE – Reasons to be Pretty – Bakehouse – 3.5K

By Peter Maddern Those easily offended by foul language and superficiality in human relations probably should not indulge in Neil Labute’s Reasons to be Pretty, the Bakehouse Theatre Company’s latest production. The play opens with a tirade by twenty-something Steph (Clare Mansfield) directed at her soon to be ex-boyfriend, Greg (Nic Krieg). It’s about some …

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CABARET FESTIVAL 2015 – Jobim – 3.5K

This was an excellent program with the delightful Rezende its jewel. 3.5K