REVIEW:The miracle of wonder as Scott Silven embraces THE LOST THINGSJune 14, 2025In a serene forest setting, Silven guides us through a poignant memory of being lost in the woods at age 12—a defining moment that shaped his life. Each detail of that day carries enduring significance, reflecting on his experience as a child of separated parents.
Review: Bangarra Blooms with The Extraordinary Glow Of ILLUMEJune 9, 2025Bangarra Dance Theatre proudly takes a bold step forward, performing at the prestigious Dame Joan Sutherland Theatre, a venue celebrated for its world-class opera and ballet. After two decades at the Drama Theatre, and in their 36th year, Bangarra presents ILLUME, a groundbreaking production and their first collaboration with First Nations visual artist Darrell Sibosado. Paired with Brendon Boney’s stunning music and soundscape, and enriched by powerful narratives, this work is a visual feast.
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on MARY JANEJune 2, 2025Amy Herzog’s MARY JANE directed by Rachael Chant at The Old Fitz Theatre, is a semi-autobiographical drama that immerses viewers in the life of Mary Jane, a single mother caring for her chronically ill son, Alex, who suffers from nemaline myopathy. Set in a modest Brooklyn apartment and various medical settings, the play unfolds through naturalistic dialogue, capturing the relentless grind of caregiving.
REVIEW: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Is A Madcap Musical About Love And ObsessionMay 16, 2025The mental health risk of misguided love plays out in the crazy comedy of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. David Yazbek (music and lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane (book) gave Pedro Almodovar’s 1988 film of the same name the musical theatre treatment in 2010 resulting in a madcap merging of Spanish inspired music and farcical comedy with an 1980’s aesthetic which is all right is director Alexander Berlage’s wheelhouse.
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on BLOOMApril 8, 2025BLOOM fills your heart with joy. Director Dean Bryant brings BLOOM to the Syndey stage after a successful 2023 run with the Melbourne Théâtre Company. With exuberant music by Kate Weston and book and lyrics by Tom Gleisner of Working Dog fame, the productive Australian comedy team, known for The Castle, Frontline, The Dish and Utopia,
REVIEW: ANNIE Provides Sweet Nostalgia For Young And OldApril 5, 2025Acclaimed Australian musical theatre icon Anthony Warlow reprises his performance of Billionaire Oliver Warbucks alongside a new generation of talented young performers, and of course an adorable dog, as ANNIE returns to the Sydney stage.
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on THE GLASS MENAGERIEMarch 31, 2025Director Liesel Badorrek brings Tennessee Williams’ career-defining debut work to the Ensemble stage with a bold, multifaceted production. With a fresh and inventive eye, she breathes exuberant life into this classic, eliciting richly layered performances full of subtlety and emotional depth from every cast member.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Opera AustraliaMarch 23, 2025Bright, bold and brilliantly fun, Frank Loesser’s (Music and Lyrics), Jo Swerling (Book) and Abe Burrows’ (Book) Tony Award Winning GUYS AND DOLLS delights audiences for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour “event theatre” offering.