The Pirates of Penzance is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best known and most loved musicals. Under the direction of Adam Goodburn and musical direction of Antony Hubmayer, Scotch College has produced a decidedly enjoyable version, with a pleasing design concept, strong principal performances, and consistently high energy and enthusiasm from the supporting cast and …
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Jun 19
Mark Nadler – Runnin’ Wild
By Heather Jean Moyes Mark Nadler doesn’t just entertain, he grabs your attention. He enters the stage with: eyes that hook right into you, a mock threat in the ever present violin case, a sweeping comic touch in his delivery, a body that articulates emotion, drama and comedy with nuanced as well as larger than …
Mar 09
5 Step Guide to Being German
by Heather-Jean Moyes Paco Erhard reflects society in all its weird and maybe not so wonderful incarnations. Grit your teeth and take a deep breathe. Clever and crazy these Germans. The rest of the world gets a taste too. It’s fresh, insightful and enlivening even if a little uncomfortable. Go with it and it’s hilarious …
Mar 09
Airline
by Heather-Jean Moyes Wayne Deakin was very good! He played airhost (or cabin crew) to the front two rows! Gave them drinks and all! He really shone as he connected with the audience in ad lib moments. His impromptu comedy was well honed! He relayed stories and jokes about airlines and they were entertaining. However …
Mar 01
Jonathan Prag – Classical Guitar
by Heather-Jean Moyes An intimate setting and superb classical guitarist, filling the room with music that at times carried me away – a very pleasant opening to the festival. It was the Fringe actually but Friday night was opening night of the festival, I could tell because outside I could here the cars. Inside it …
Feb 23
Movin’ Melvin Brown – The Ray Charles Experience
by Heather-Jean Moyes Movin’ Melvin Brown – The Ray Charles Experience truly rocks. If you like any of the following: Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers, Gospel, James Brown, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, Sam Cook, Percy Mayfield or soul, blues, or music performed well then you will love this gig. Brown sings like Ray Charles …
Feb 19
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