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REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on LOW LEVEL PANIC
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/13/2024) - What Young Women Want could be another name for Bakehouse Theatre Company’s 2024 season launch of LOW LEVEL PANIC
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/13/2024) - What Young Women Want could be another name for Bakehouse Theatre Company’s 2024 season launch of LOW LEVEL PANIC
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On JORDAN SEAVEY's Newest Play
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/11/2024) - As part of the Mardi Gras season Director Alex Kendall Robson brings JORDAN SEAVEY's new play at the the New Theatre stage.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/11/2024) - As part of the Mardi Gras season Director Alex Kendall Robson brings JORDAN SEAVEY's new play at the the New Theatre stage.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/06/2024) - Queensland Theatre brings Cheryl Strayed’s TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS to the Belvoir stage
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(02/06/2024) - Queensland Theatre brings Cheryl Strayed’s TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS to the Belvoir stage
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Hums Engineer Shares His Thoughts On NIGHT SONGS AT CONEY ISLAND
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/28/2024) - NIGHT SONGS AT CONEY ISLAND a stunning spectacle of sight and sound.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/28/2024) - NIGHT SONGS AT CONEY ISLAND a stunning spectacle of sight and sound.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On RIZO: PRIZMATISM
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/25/2024) - RIZO: PRIZMATISM is the 40 year old twenty something that brings her unique New York Cabaret vibe to the Sydney Festival.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/25/2024) - RIZO: PRIZMATISM is the 40 year old twenty something that brings her unique New York Cabaret vibe to the Sydney Festival.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On GOTESBORGS OPERANS DANSKOMPANI
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/24/2024) - GOTESBORGS OPERANS DANSKOMPANI is a must see for any contemporary dance enthusiasts.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/24/2024) - GOTESBORGS OPERANS DANSKOMPANI is a must see for any contemporary dance enthusiasts.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Australian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Australia - Sydney
(01/23/2024) - Rehearsals for the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy have started in London ahead of the production receiving its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024. See photos featuring the cast in rehearsals for this new production, produced by the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’, in association with Trafalgar Entertainment.
by A.A. Cristi - Australia - Sydney
(01/23/2024) - Rehearsals for the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy have started in London ahead of the production receiving its Australian premiere at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024. See photos featuring the cast in rehearsals for this new production, produced by the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’, in association with Trafalgar Entertainment.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO NEW ERA
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/17/2024) - ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO NEW ERA is the ultimate arts festival show. Unique, clever , inventive, challenging and awe inspiring.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/17/2024) - ARE WE NOT DRAWN ONWARD TO NEW ERA is the ultimate arts festival show. Unique, clever , inventive, challenging and awe inspiring.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on TIDDAS
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - TIDDAS, the first production for the year at the iconic Belvoir Theatre is a blast!
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - TIDDAS, the first production for the year at the iconic Belvoir Theatre is a blast!
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Hums Engineer Shares His Thoughts On WHITE GOLD
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - What appears to be acrobatic acts of sheer skill and genius, is actually a much deeper story around Cambodia’s staple food…..rice, otherwise known as “White Gold”.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - What appears to be acrobatic acts of sheer skill and genius, is actually a much deeper story around Cambodia’s staple food…..rice, otherwise known as “White Gold”.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ITS A SIN: SONGS OF LOVE AND SHAME
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ITS A SIN: SONGS OF LOVE AND SHAME
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/15/2024) - Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ITS A SIN: SONGS OF LOVE AND SHAME
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE HELLO GIRLS
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/14/2024) - Director Jason Langley along with Canberra’s Heart Strings Theatre bring their production to the Hayes theatre. It follows the story of the first American woman soldiers who were instrumental in the victory of the first World War.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/14/2024) - Director Jason Langley along with Canberra’s Heart Strings Theatre bring their production to the Hayes theatre. It follows the story of the first American woman soldiers who were instrumental in the victory of the first World War.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/08/2024) - SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP sets the scene for a fabulous 2024 SYDNEY FESTIVAL and proves to be a must-see show.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(01/08/2024) - SMASHED: THE NIGHTCAP sets the scene for a fabulous 2024 SYDNEY FESTIVAL and proves to be a must-see show.
REVIEW: Andrew Upton's Adaptation Of Anton Chekov's THE SEAGULL For Contemporary Australia Is Challenged.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/28/2023) - Imara Savage (Director) brings Andrew Upton’s fifth Chekov play adaptation to the stage with a new imagining of THE SEAGULL.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/28/2023) - Imara Savage (Director) brings Andrew Upton’s fifth Chekov play adaptation to the stage with a new imagining of THE SEAGULL.
REVIEW: THE MASTER & MARGARITA Is A Bonkers And Bizarre But Brilliantly Executed Expression Of The Need To Keep Listening To The Artists And Dreamers Of Society.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/26/2023) - Eamon Flack’s adaptation (script and direction) of Mikhail Bulgakov’s THE MASTER & MARGARITA is an intriguing retelling of the Russian writer’s last novel that remained hidden to decades after his death.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/26/2023) - Eamon Flack’s adaptation (script and direction) of Mikhail Bulgakov’s THE MASTER & MARGARITA is an intriguing retelling of the Russian writer’s last novel that remained hidden to decades after his death.
REVIEW: The Annual Tradition of THE WHARF REVUE Returns With 2023's offering PRIDE IN PREJUDICE
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/14/2023) - The marvelous minds behind THE WHARF REVUE: PRIDE IN PREJUDICE have created another clever commentary on Australian and global politics.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/14/2023) - The marvelous minds behind THE WHARF REVUE: PRIDE IN PREJUDICE have created another clever commentary on Australian and global politics.
REVIEW: OIL Is A Time Travelling Tale Of The History Of Western Civilisation's Relationship With The Energy Source, Providing A Caution For The Future.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/12/2023) - Ella Hickson’s OIL takes the audience on a journey through Britain's relationship with petroleum, providing a warning for the future as the environmental impact takes hold and resources dwindle.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/12/2023) - Ella Hickson’s OIL takes the audience on a journey through Britain's relationship with petroleum, providing a warning for the future as the environmental impact takes hold and resources dwindle.
REVIEW: The Stage Adaptation of Pip William's THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Is a Artful Expression Of An Enlightening Fiction Anchored In Truth.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/11/2023) - Verity Laughton’s adaptation of Pip William’s debut novel, THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS, is a beautiful interpretation of the historical fiction that seeks to highlight the invisible women and their influence in undocumented language.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/11/2023) - Verity Laughton’s adaptation of Pip William’s debut novel, THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS, is a beautiful interpretation of the historical fiction that seeks to highlight the invisible women and their influence in undocumented language.
REVIEW: Highly Amusing And Deeply Poignant, THE MEMORY OF WATER Contemplates The Enduring Effect A Person Can Have On Their Loved Ones After Death.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/08/2023) - Brilliantly funny with relatable moments, THE MEMORY OF WATER combines comedy with scientific theory to challenge how memories are retained and altered over time.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(11/08/2023) - Brilliantly funny with relatable moments, THE MEMORY OF WATER combines comedy with scientific theory to challenge how memories are retained and altered over time.
Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(10/21/2023) - Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Once again, Hayes Theatre has achieved another astounding triumph. Director Dean Bryant has assembled the perfect ensemble with his production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. His expert hand delivers the ultimate musical theatre experience
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(10/21/2023) - Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Once again, Hayes Theatre has achieved another astounding triumph. Director Dean Bryant has assembled the perfect ensemble with his production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. His expert hand delivers the ultimate musical theatre experience
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On BIG DANCE 2.0
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(10/13/2023) - Dance Makers Collective celebrate their ten-year anniversary with BIG DANCE 2.0. An evening of bite sized dance work that delves into many issues of the day.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(10/13/2023) - Dance Makers Collective celebrate their ten-year anniversary with BIG DANCE 2.0. An evening of bite sized dance work that delves into many issues of the day.
Kym Vaitiekus reports on launch of THE HAYES 2024 SEASON
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/29/2023) - The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/29/2023) - The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.
Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on SKANK SINATRA
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/20/2023) - SKANK SINATRA A thoroughly entertaining night of clever, comic, crude and cheeky cabaret
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/20/2023) - SKANK SINATRA A thoroughly entertaining night of clever, comic, crude and cheeky cabaret
REVIEW: v Is Absolutely Hilarious And Touchingly Insightful
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/17/2023) - Brilliantly funny, William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin’s (Book) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented by the new generation of musical theatre stars under Dash Kruck’s insightful direction.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/17/2023) - Brilliantly funny, William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin’s (Book) THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented by the new generation of musical theatre stars under Dash Kruck’s insightful direction.
REVIEW: Hilary Bell's SUMMER OF HAROLD Is A Captivating Trio Of Short Plays That Contemplate The Power Of Seemingly Simple Objects
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/15/2023) - Director Francesca Savige delivers three distinct performances for Hillary Bell’s SUMMER OF HAROLD, ENFANT TERRIBLE, and LOOKOUT, collectively billed under the first work.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/15/2023) - Director Francesca Savige delivers three distinct performances for Hillary Bell’s SUMMER OF HAROLD, ENFANT TERRIBLE, and LOOKOUT, collectively billed under the first work.
Guest Reviewer Hamavand Engineer Shares His Thoughts On BLACKLISTED
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/15/2023) - Almitra Mavalvala's BLACKLISTED is storytelling at its best and contained enough vulnerability to be able tell a story of such depth, yet enough nostalgia to evoke memories of the past.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/15/2023) - Almitra Mavalvala's BLACKLISTED is storytelling at its best and contained enough vulnerability to be able tell a story of such depth, yet enough nostalgia to evoke memories of the past.
Photos: First Look at THE DISAPPEARANCE at Chippen Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Australia - Sydney
(09/10/2023) - The Disappearance, based on Kin Platt’s book “The Boy Who Could Make Himself Disappear,” a powerful, moving and joyful play that meets mental illness and diversity with heart and with humour, opens for a two-week Sydney season next month. Check out a first look at the production here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Australia - Sydney
(09/10/2023) - The Disappearance, based on Kin Platt’s book “The Boy Who Could Make Himself Disappear,” a powerful, moving and joyful play that meets mental illness and diversity with heart and with humour, opens for a two-week Sydney season next month. Check out a first look at the production here!
REVIEW: Two Decades On, WICKED Remains A Crowd Pleaser As The Story Of The Witches Of Oz Returns To Sydney With A New Australian Cast
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/10/2023) - Director Lisa Leguillou’s tweeked version of Joe Mantello’s original production of Stephen Schwartz (Music and Lyrics) and Winnie Holzman’s (Book) multi-award winning WICKED arrives in Sydney for the 20th Anniversary of the multi award winning musical’s opening on Broadway.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/10/2023) - Director Lisa Leguillou’s tweeked version of Joe Mantello’s original production of Stephen Schwartz (Music and Lyrics) and Winnie Holzman’s (Book) multi-award winning WICKED arrives in Sydney for the 20th Anniversary of the multi award winning musical’s opening on Broadway.
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/09/2023) - PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA Conceived and directed by Emily Ayoub and Madeline Bathurst, they perform the show along with Christopher Samuel Carroll. This absurdist comic and engaging production is finely tuned with fine art visuals and a surreal sensibility.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/09/2023) - PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA Conceived and directed by Emily Ayoub and Madeline Bathurst, they perform the show along with Christopher Samuel Carroll. This absurdist comic and engaging production is finely tuned with fine art visuals and a surreal sensibility.
REVIEW: New Australian Work, THE DISMISSAL AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Time Democracy Was Undermined By The Governor General.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/06/2023) - REVIEW: New Australian Work, THE DISMISSAL AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Time Democracy Was Undermined By The Governor General.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/06/2023) - REVIEW: New Australian Work, THE DISMISSAL AN EXTREMELY SERIOUS MUSICAL COMEDY Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Time Democracy Was Undermined By The Governor General.
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On GODZ
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/06/2023) - These are the GODZ of Sydney Fringe. Get your tickets now, before they sell out, for this ultimate Fringe show. Head First Acrobats’ GODZ are Thomas Gorham, Callan Harris, Liam Dummer and Jordan Twartz. These sexy beasts are the creators and performers of this must-see show.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/06/2023) - These are the GODZ of Sydney Fringe. Get your tickets now, before they sell out, for this ultimate Fringe show. Head First Acrobats’ GODZ are Thomas Gorham, Callan Harris, Liam Dummer and Jordan Twartz. These sexy beasts are the creators and performers of this must-see show.
REVIEW: The Wildly Fictionalized THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN THE MUSICAL Pays Homage To Victorian Age Obsession With Human Oddities And Penny Dreadfuls
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/04/2023) - Marc Lucchesi, Sarah Nandagopan and Jayan Nandagopan (joint Writers and Composers) new work THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN THE MUSICAL arrives in Sydney as part of its current tour of the Fringe Festival Circuit. An absurd mashup of the Victorian era medical mystery and the tradition of the Penny Dreadful horror stories, this work draws artistic influence from vaudeville, cabaret, burlesque and slapstick humor but don’t expect much connection to Joseph Merrick’s real story.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/04/2023) - Marc Lucchesi, Sarah Nandagopan and Jayan Nandagopan (joint Writers and Composers) new work THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN THE MUSICAL arrives in Sydney as part of its current tour of the Fringe Festival Circuit. An absurd mashup of the Victorian era medical mystery and the tradition of the Penny Dreadful horror stories, this work draws artistic influence from vaudeville, cabaret, burlesque and slapstick humor but don’t expect much connection to Joseph Merrick’s real story.
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On TIM
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/03/2023) - Christine Dunstan Productions and Director Darren Yap bring Tim McGarry’s stage adaptation of Colleen McCullough’s novel, TIM, to The Riverside Theatre. This must-see work explores the journey of two people who form an intimate relationship that would traditionally be considered unorthodox.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(09/03/2023) - Christine Dunstan Productions and Director Darren Yap bring Tim McGarry’s stage adaptation of Colleen McCullough’s novel, TIM, to The Riverside Theatre. This must-see work explores the journey of two people who form an intimate relationship that would traditionally be considered unorthodox.
REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On RECKŌNING TE WAIATA PAIHERE WAIRUA -THE SOUNDS OF WOVEN SOULS
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/25/2023) - Yoruba and Ngati Tuwharetoa musician Samuel Gaskin has created a multi art form performance that is a powerful celebration of indigenous culture using storytelling, original songs, and dance.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/25/2023) - Yoruba and Ngati Tuwharetoa musician Samuel Gaskin has created a multi art form performance that is a powerful celebration of indigenous culture using storytelling, original songs, and dance.
REVIEW: Charlotte Wood's THE WEEKEND Is Given The Stage Treatment With Sue Smith's Adaptation.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/13/2023) - Highlighting mature women’s stories, THE WEEKEND is brought to the stage with Sarah Goodes (Director) presentation of Sue Smith’s adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s 2019 novel of the same name.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/13/2023) - Highlighting mature women’s stories, THE WEEKEND is brought to the stage with Sarah Goodes (Director) presentation of Sue Smith’s adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s 2019 novel of the same name.
REVIEW: Sydney Opens The World Premiere Of Sean Cercone And David Abbinanti's New Musical ELVIS A MUSICAL REVOLUTION
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/08/2023) - ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is an enlightening and entertaining new bio-musical about the late Elvis Presley.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/08/2023) - ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is an enlightening and entertaining new bio-musical about the late Elvis Presley.
REVIEW: The Effect Of The Possibility Of Parallel Universes Plays Out In A Beautiful Expression Of Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/06/2023) - Director Ian Michael delivers a captivatingly beautiful expression of Nick Payne’s contemplation of the effect the theory of multiple universes on a heartbreaking love story in CONSTELLATIONS.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/06/2023) - Director Ian Michael delivers a captivatingly beautiful expression of Nick Payne’s contemplation of the effect the theory of multiple universes on a heartbreaking love story in CONSTELLATIONS.
REVIEW: Considering Whether We Are Ever Beyond Forgiveness And Redemption, MR BAILEY'S MINDER Is An Intimate Exploration Of Broken Families and Damaged People.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/06/2023) - Debra Oswald’s MR BAILEY’S MINDER has a new resonance in an age when the ‘greats’ are finally held to the same standard as the rest of society and their bad behavior is no longer ignored.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(08/06/2023) - Debra Oswald’s MR BAILEY’S MINDER has a new resonance in an age when the ‘greats’ are finally held to the same standard as the rest of society and their bad behavior is no longer ignored.
REVIEW: Nevil Shute's Apocalyptic Novel ON THE BEACH, Adapted For Stage By Tommy Murphy, Retains A Relevance In The 21st Century.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(07/25/2023) - Director Kip Williams delivers a captivating production of Tommy Murphy’s adaptation Nevil Shute’s 1957 novel ON THE BEACH.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(07/25/2023) - Director Kip Williams delivers a captivating production of Tommy Murphy’s adaptation Nevil Shute’s 1957 novel ON THE BEACH.
REVIEW: Shakespeare Is Given A Contemporary Twist Where The Schoolyard Becomes A Kingdom IN Mike Lew's TEENAGE DICK
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(07/22/2023) - Mike Lew(playwright/adaptor) reworks Shakespeare’s tragedy for a modern audience with TEENAGE DICK.
by Jade Kops - Australia - Sydney
(07/22/2023) - Mike Lew(playwright/adaptor) reworks Shakespeare’s tragedy for a modern audience with TEENAGE DICK.
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