Category: Theatre

Feb 17

FRINGE – Albert Einstein: Relativitively Speaking – Holden Street Theatres – 4.5K

Anyone who didn’t catch John Hinton’s last one man scientific musical journey (focusing on the life of Charles Darwin), when it was on at the 2012 Fringe, really missed out. Hinton is a likeable, energetic performer with a passion for academic history, a deft control of the English language, a sizable chunk of musical ability …

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Feb 17

FRINGE – The Bunker Trilogy: Morgana – The Bunker – 5K

In the trenches of World War I, three young officers celebrate the brief period of respite offered by the Christmas Day ceasefire. Despite their surroundings they are full of life, teasing one another and jokingly reminiscing about home and their days together at school. Gawain (James Marlowe) claims to have seen a girl out in …

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Jan 06

SOUTH PACIFIC – Festival Theatre – 4K

A cast of well rehearsed and fun performers, acting, singing and dancing in a spectacle that made excellent use of the set, told the story with authenticity and gave life to one of my ‘faves’ – you have my recommendation. 4K

Dec 02

THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS – Full Program Announced

We are proud to announce our incredible program line up for 2014.

Dec 01

CLOSET LAND – Bakehouse Theatre

Closet Land is a tough gig for audience and actors alike. This production sadly finishes up as a bit of stretch for everyone.

Nov 21

MAD MARCH – THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS 2014

Running from 13 Feb to 16 Mar 2014 and attracting more than 800,000 visitors a year, The Garden promises a cultural experience like no other. TIX ON SALE FROM 29 NOV.

Nov 18

THEATRE – The Lake – By Fivepointone – Holden Street – 3K

Fivepointone possesses some of our best young performing arts minds and talent. In their productions one can almost sense a tension between its members as to who can push the boundaries the most and yet keep a harmony in the production. The Lake certainly lives up to that reputation. 3K

Nov 13

THEATRE: Maggie Stone – STCSA – Space Theatre – 4K

Maggie Stone (Kris McQuade) works for a bank, evaluating potential borrowers for small loans. She has quite clearly been around the block a couple of times and knows that life isn’t all puppies and rainbows. After her refusal to grant Precious Deng (Shedrick Yarkpai) money leads to him making a decision that has tragic consequences, …

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Nov 13

THEATRE – Orphans – Bakehouse Theatre – Til 23 November – 4K

This is excellent theatre and Sam Callja’s performance alone warrants making a bee-line to the Bakehouse during this productions’ season. 4K

Oct 26

THEATRE – Orphans by Dennis Kelly – Bakehouse – From 7-23 Nov

Orphans is a psychological thriller which explores the conflict between family ties and moral responsibility. It is a relentless, brilliant and horrific trip into nightmare territory. See post for details.