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BWW REVIEW: The History, Hope And Human Relationships Of Sydney's Forgotten Battlers Plays Out In THE SUGAR HOUSE
Alana Valentine's new play THE SUGAR HOUSE delves into Sydney's forgotten past with a powerful story of the pain and perseverance of three generations whose history is grounded in Pyrmont's history....
BWW REVIEW: GOOD COOK.FRIENDLY.CLEAN. Highlights The Ridiculousness Of Big City Rental Markets And A Reminder To Be Compassionate
Brooke Robinson's new Australian play GOOD COOK.FRIENDLY.CLEAN. hits close to home for those where the security of home can be tenuous in expensive rental markets. ...
BWW REVIEW: Sydney Symphony Orchestra Celebrates A Great American Composer With THE BERNSTEIN SONGBOOK, A MUSICAL THEATRE CELEBRATION
In celebration of what would have been the year of Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday, Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) pays tribute to the acclaimed American composer, conductor, author lecturer and pianist with a concert of THE BERNSTEIN SONGBOOK, A MUSICAL THEATRE CELEBRATION....
BWW REVIEW: The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's THE HARPIST with Xavier de Maistre Is An Exquisite Night Of Exceptional Music
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's (ABO) latest concert, THE HARPIST, pairs the wonderful orchestra with the amazing talents of the acclaimed harpist Xavier de Maistre. ...
BWW REVIEW: With Captivating Clarity REVOLT.SHE SAID.REVOLT AGAIN Reminds Us That There Is Still A Long Way To Go In Achieving The Respect And Recognition Women Deserve.
In a world more cognisant of inequality when it comes to gender, Alice Birch's REVOLT.SHE SAID.REVOLT AGAIN reminds us that change has not been fully achieved at that we cannot stop fighting....
BWW REVIEW: Heartwarming And Hilarious, CARMEN LIVE OR DEAD Contemplates What Could Have Come From The Romance Of The Russian Revolutionary and Mexican Surrealist
The unusual, and completely imagined, life of Carmen Frida Leon Davidovich comes to life in the delightfully absurd CARMEN LIVE OR DEAD. ...
BWW REVIEW: Informative, Inspiring and Interesting, STILL POINT TURNING: THE CATHERINE MCGREGOR STORY Presents An Insight Into The Famous Australian
Presented with honesty and openness and a liberal dose of humour, Priscilla Jackman's new play STILL POINT TURNING: THE CATHERINE MCGREGOR STORY shares the intriguing story of the famous Australian transgender woman's life and journey to finding who she truly is. ...
BWW REVIEW: The Australian Ballet Brings Back Beautiful Romantic Comedy THE MERRY WIDOW To Delight A New Generation
The classic comic love story proves timeless as The Australian Ballet's THE MERRY WIDOW returns to the Sydney stage 43 years after it debuted in Melbourne in 1975....
BWW REVIEW: Dark, Twisted And Bloodily Funny, THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE Challenges Our Views Of Terrorist And Freedom Fighters
New Theatre's latest offering is the absurdly hilarious, if not entirely for the faint hearted, THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE. ...
BWW REVIEW: Centred On The World Of Clinical Studies, THE EFFECT Delves Into The Difference Between Love and Lust and The Need For Accountability And Control.
With the backdrop of a clinical study, THE EFFECT contemplates the relationship between medicine, manipulation and mental health. ...
BWW INTERVIEW: Violette Ayad and Eliza Sanders - talking about the play and process of working on REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN
Eliza Sanders (Performer and Co-Artistic Director of House Of Sand) and Violette Ayad posed a few questions to each other ahead of the opening of REVOLT.SHE SAID.AGAIN ...
BWW REVIEW: Finding Humour In Hopeless Situations, SAMI IN PARADISE Presents A Different Look At Displacement And The Refugee Experience.
Combining the force of some fabulous comic actors, SAMI IN PARADISE presents an absurd piece that utilises humour to address the humanitarian issues that are occurring around the world....
BWW REVIEW: Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Presentation of HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT Allows Audiences To Marvel At The Music Behind The Magic
Nicholas Buc (Conductor) leads the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for a live performance of John Williams' score whilst HARRY POTTER AND THE RPISONER OF AZKABAN plays out on screen for a breathtaking experience....
BWW REVIEW: THE SOUND OF WAITING Challenges Audiences To Consider The Humanity And Heartache Of The Immigration Story
Mary Anne Butler's THE SOUND OF WAITING contrasts the humanity of a multitude of migrant stories with the inhumanity of systems and structures set to stop their progress....
BWW REVIEW: H.G. Wells' Original Time Travel Story Is Retold In A One Man Show Of THE TIME MACHINE.
Directed by Gareth Boylan, the audience is transported back to the Victorian age of explorer clubs and scientific lectures in Frank Gauntlett's adaptation of H.G. Wells' THE TIME MACHINE. ...
BWW REVIEW: Wonderfully Whimsical And Utterly Inspiring, JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE Proves Anything Is Possible If You Really Want It
Monkey Baa Theatre Company's latest adaptation of Jackie French's (writer) and Bruce Whatley (illustrations) fabulous native animal stories JOSEPHINE WANTS TO DANCE is heart-warming and hilarious as it teaches young audiences to never give up on their hopes and dreams....
BWW REVIEW: THE CHILDREN Is A Captivating Contemplation Of Intergenerational Responsibility In The Face Of Catastrophic Events
Accountability and responsibility for past actions plays out in a rollercoaster of emotions and complex conundrums in Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN....
BWW REVIEW: Fabulously Funny Story Of Finding And Accepting Oneself Plays Out In Michele Lee's Somewhat Autobiographical GOING DOWN.
Identity and society's expectation of what we should be sharing is explored in Michele Lee's new semi-autobiographical play GOING DOWN....
BWW REVIEW: SILENT DISCO Captures The Challenges Of Adolescence In A Society On The Periphery Where Education And Aspiration Often Falls Through The Cracks
Dreams and destinies derail in Lachlan Philpott's SILENT DISCO as growing up in a society of broken marriages, drugs and delinquency play out....
BWW REVIEW: Bertolt Brecht's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI Is Given A Captivating Contemporary Update For Australian Audiences By Sydney Theatre Company
The ongoing cycle of corruptible power and politics plays out in Kip Williams' (Director) modern retelling of Bertolt Brecht's parable play, THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI....
BWW REVIEW: MURPHY Is A Beautiful Celebration Of Acclaimed Australian Choreographer Graeme Murphy's Extensive Career
The Australian Ballet opened its 2018 season with MURPHY, the stunning retrospective of Graeme Murphy's career as an innovative choreographer as he celebrates 50 years with The Australian Ballet....
BWW REVIEW: Amanda Muggleton Channels One Of Opera's Greatest Divas As She Reprises Her Portrayal Of Maria Callas In Terrence McNally's MASTERCLASS.
Sydney audiences were treated to a new immersive expression of Terrence McNally's award winning MASTERCLASS with Amanda Muggleton returning to the role that won her a Helpmann Award in 2002....
BWW REVIEW: The Colour And Energy Of The Close Knit Community Of Washington Heights Comes Alive In Blue Saint Production's Brilliant Production of IN THE HEIGHTS
Blue Saint Production's staging of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical IN THE HEIGHTS delivers energy, emotion and incredible music in the intimate space of Hayes Theatre. ...
BWW REVIEW: THE WOLVES Is An Intriguing Window Into Middle American Adolescence
Jessica Arthur (Director) brings Sarah DeLappe's acclaimed THE WOLVES to the intimate space of the Old Fitz Theatre....
BWW REVIEW: SHORT+SWEET THEATRE Week 7 Offers Nine Stories Of Personal Battles
BWW Sydney had the opportunity to attend Week 7 of the world's largest 10 minute play festival, SHORT+SWEET THEATRE. A diverse range of styles and stories come together to vie for a spot in the finals and the accolade of the People's Choice Showcase and Official Judges' winner. ...
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