BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On BERNIE DIETER'S CLUB KABARETT
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BWW REVIEW: Given The Musical Theatre Treatment, Dolly Parton's 9 TO 5 Remains The Feel Good Female Empowerment Story With A Stellar Australian Cast
Dolly Parton (Music and Lyrics) and Patricia Resnick’s (Book) musical adaptation of Resnick and Colin Higgins 1980’s ‘labour film’ 9 TO 5 bursts onto the Sydney stage with a fabulous and fun celebration of female empowerment.
BWW REVIEW: Showing The Same Resilience As The Characters Within The Story, A CHORUS LINE Finally Opens In Sydney
Like the determined dancers that feature in its story, Director and Choreographer Amy Campbell’s A CHORUS LINE has pushed through the multiple pandemic related setbacks to finally open at Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre.
BWW REVIEW: With An Incredible Scientific Legacy Overshadowed By The Eventual Exposure Of His Sexuality, BREAKING THE CODE Presents Both Sides Of Alan Turing's Life
While much of Alan Turing’s work was the subject of the Official Secrets Act, his personal life was not afforded the same anonymity and details of his sexuality overshadowed his achievements for many years.
BWW Review: HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL, The Musical Adaptation Of The Cult Classic Comes To Darling Quarter
Making his musical theatre directorial debut, Jake Tyler delivers a wonderful production of HEATHERS-THE MUSICAL for The Mitchell Old Company, a new independent theatre company.
BWW REVIEW: THE END OF WINTER, Noëlle Janaczewska's Contemporary Commentary On Climate Change From A Cold Appreciator Opens At Griffin Theatre
Part dramatic monologue, part TED Talk, Noëlle Janaczewska’s THE END OF WINTER is a moving personal story of one woman’s awareness of loss on multiple levels as she contemplates the future of her favourite season.
BWW REVIEW: Nathan Maynard's AT WHAT COST? Is A Powerful Insight Into The Historic Treatment Of Tasmania's Indigenous Community And The Ongoing Fight Against Exploitation
Anchored in history and reality, Nathan Maynard’s AT WHAT COST? brings the story of treatment of Tasmania’s Indigenous population to the forefront as a modern generation deals with a new form of appropriation and exploitation.
BWW REVIEW: Tracey Trinder's KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB Shines A Spotlight On The Complexities Of Female 'Friendships'
Tracey Trinder’s play KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB is a hilarious and honest look at the realities of female relationships.
BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On WUDJANG: NOT THE PAST
Bangarra Dance Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company, in their first co-production present the world premiere of WUDJANG: NOT THE PAST.
BWW REVIEW: The Captivating Versatile Powerhouse CASEY DONOVAN Delivers A Fantastic Concert At Sydney Festival's Speaker's Corner
The multi-talented Casey Donovan delivered a captivating concert at Sydney Festival, showcasing her vocal versatility and ability to tap into the true emotion of the music she sings.
BWW REVIEW: Glace Chase's Brilliant New Work TRIPLE X Finally Arrives In Sydney To Thunderous Applause.
Glace Chase (Writer and Performer) takes the classic story of secret love with someone not deemed ‘acceptable’ to their family and friends’ expectations and adds an extra layer of complexity in her new play TRIPLE X.
BWW REVIEW: More Play With Music Than Musical, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Sets Bob Dylan's Music As A Backdrop Conor McPherson's Bleak Depression Era Tale.
The eagerly awaited pairing of Conor McPherson’s writing and directing with the music of Bob Dylan’s career, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY arrives at the Theatre Royal, Sydney.
BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LITTLE PRINCE
THE LITTLE PRINCE, Director Tournie has superbly combined the elements of choreography, music, projections and acrobatics to create a beautiful, sophisticated, engaging and superb theatre experience.
BWW REVIEW: SIX, the Rock Musical Rewriting Her-Story, Returns To The Sydney Opera House Stage.
SIX, the high energy, all female, pseudo-concert rock musical about the six wives of Henry VIII is back even better than before.
BWW REVIEW: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, The Musical Based On Alanis Morrisette's 1995 Album Of The Same Name Opens At Sydney's Theatre Royal
JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the musical made from Alanis Morissette (Music and Lyrics) and Glen Ballard (Music) hit album of the same name blends 90’s angsty grunge rock with contemporary concerns with mixed results.
BWW REVIEW: A Bleak Look At The Combination Of Capitalism And Constructed Delusions, DEATH OF A SALESMAN Retains A Relevant Reminder To Retain A Grip On Reality
Reinforcing the eternal themes within Arthur Miller's Pulizter Prize Winning DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Paige Rattray (Director) presents the with stark clarity.
BWW REVIEW: Trevor Ashley's Outrageously Absurd Pantomime For Adults, THE LYIN' QUEEN Returns, Revamped for 2021.
Trevor Ashley (Conceiver, Writer, Director, Performer) and Phil Scott’s (Writer) THE LYIN’ QUEEN returns for a booster shot of absolutely insane pantomime pitched for a grown-up audience.
BWW REVIEW: Heaped To The Brim With Heart And Humor, The Absurdity Of Traditional Pantomime Is Given An Australian Makeover For A Grown Up Audience in THE BOOMKAK PANTO
Drawing on the absurd live performance genre of pantomimes, Writer, Co-Director and performer Virginia Gay’s latest work is the hilarious and heartwarming THE BOOMKAK PANTO.
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On THE LOVELY BONES
The Lovely Bones bare the aftermath of a family tragedy.
BWW REVIEW: The Creative And Clever Annual Political Satire Returns With THE WHARF REVUE: CAN OF WORMS
Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott have created a new edition of fan favorite political satire, THE WHARF REVUE: CAN OF WORMS.
BWW REVIEW: Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR Is The Latest Work To Get The Stage And Live Screen Treatment In Kip Williams' New Adaptation For Sydney Theatre Company
Kip Williams’ (Director) new imagining of William Shakespeare’s tale of Ancient Roman power plays reinforces that politics hasn’t really changed as the 21st century is layered over the classic tragedy of JULIUS CAESAR.
BWW REVIEW: Half A Century Later, ALEX BUZO's NORM AND AHMED Remains Sadly Relevant As Racial Prejudice Remains Despite The Progress Society Has Managed.
Aarne Neeme's new staging of Alex Buzo's NORM AND AHMED reinforces society really hasn't progressed much in removing racial prejudice from society.
BWW REVIEW: WHEREVER SHE WANDERS Considers The Ongoing Challenge Of Dealing With Consent In College Environments
Kendall Feaver’s WHEREVER SHE WANDERS is a new thought-provoking work that contemplates the progress, or lack thereof, of society’s attitude to sexual assault in higher education environments.
BWW REVIEW: The Heartwarming Story Of The Depth Of Human Kindness COME FROM AWAY Reopens In Sydney Post Lockdown
COME FROM AWAY is a story that everyone should see so it is wonderful that the Australian production has had the resilience to withstand the challenges of two COVID-19 induced shutdowns, first during its Melbourne season and most recently during Sydney’s 4-month lockdown.
BWW REVIEW: Friendships And A Focus On Honest Art Lose Out To Fame And Fortune in Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.
The challenge of staying friends as people grow and ambitions evolve is analyzed with mid century modern clarity in Dean Bryant’s production of Stephen Sondheim (Music and lyrics) and George Furth’s (Book) MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Pokolbin Hunter Farm & Adventure Centre (5/07-10/22) |
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The Magic Flute Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (1/13-3/23) |
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Snowflake Ensemble Theatre (10/30-11/21) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Ballina RSL (10/18-10/18) |
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Eucalyptus Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (3/22-3/25) |
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La Voix humaine & L’enfant et les sortilèges Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House (2/05-2/05) |
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Aida on Sydney Harbour Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney (3/27-4/25) |
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Islander Australian Theatre for Young People (10/06-10/17) |
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Cruise Seymour Centre (10/09-10/31) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story The Juniors Kingsford (11/13-11/13) |
