The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Sydney, Australia.
Set in the modern day, THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER explores the human side of war as fragments of history are pieced together in a deeply moving play.
Transporting Shakespeare's 16th Century story of money and greed to the 1930's gives a contemporary understanding to THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in this beautifully styled work.
The New Zealand Dance Company joins with the local City of Holroyd Brass Band to evoke the memories of the Rotunda Bands prominent in the early 20th century and tell the ANZAC story through modern dance and music in ROTUNDA.
Stories of lives SHIVERED into splinters due to war, failed industry and broken families are pieced together in Philip Ridley's moving work.
James Dalton(Director) presents Brooke Robinson's ANIMAL/PEOPLE as a rollercoaster of ideas and emotions as the stories of two people, affected by traumas that go on to haunt their lives, are pieced together.
Kirsten Von Bibra (Director) and Kate Cole (Pilot) have interpreted George Brant's GROUNDED to create a moving work that explores the life of a female former F16 Fighter Pilot as she is forced to give up 'The Blue' at 80,000ft in exchange for domesticity and 'The Grey' of the 'Chairforce', going to
Cruelty and compassion of humanity are presented against a backdrop of the propaganda and pointlessness of war in the Australian Premiere of Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan's moving musical adaptation of DOGFIGHT.
Edward Allan Baker's one act play DOLORES is presented with passion and pathos and a dose of hilarity at the Old Fitz Theatre.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, first staged in London in 1777, is given a modern treatment by New Theatre with great success.
Nicholas Hope's FIVE PROPERTIES OF CHAINMALE touches on five aspects of male narcissism in this 60 minute compilation.
Ira Levin's 1978 comedy thriller DEATHTRAP is bought to life by Darlinghurst Theatre Co and proves that the work is still captivating 37 years later.
In an age when body shapes are predominantly defined by exercise and diet, UNDRESSED: 350 YEARS OF UNDERWEAR IN FASHION gives a glimpse into times where clothing, in particular, undergarments, moulded bodies into the desired silhouettes.
Cult Classic ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to Sydney to thrill audiences with Craig McLachlan slipping back into the fishnets and suspenders.
Tim Winton's classic Australian Children's story, BUGALUGS BUM THIEF is retold with enthusiasm, physicality and music, delighting both the preprimary and primary school target audience and adults alike.
The audience at Hayes Theatre are transported to a smoky 1920's Bowery district Speakeasy with their latest cabaret offering, IRVING BERLIN: SONGS IN THE KEY OF BLACK which merges the fabulous voice of Lucy Maunder with the music of one of the greatest American songwriters.
The documentary, Handing Down the Tunes, made by Ken Lynam, details the life, times and music of the great Irish musician, Tommy McCarthy
Griffin Theatre Company's latest offering CARESS/ACHE examines the importance of touch on human existence as 10 individuals experience a myriad of emotions and responses to physical and emotional stimuli with moving effect as their lives intertwine.
Sydney Theatre Company hosts Melbourne Theatre Company's production of April De Angelis' JUMPY which blends comedy with the challenges of getting older as 50 year old Hilary deals with family, friendships and feminism.
Giuseppe Verdi's AIDA, written to open the Khedivial Opera House in Egypt in 1871, proves its timelessness as Director Gale Edwards blends old and new worlds on the waterfront stage.
LES MISERABLES returns to Sydney with a reworked score, new music and reimagined staging, earning a standing ovation from the Opening Night Audience.
Elise McCann shares a brief insight into the life of Lucille Ball, behind the scenes, during the 9 year run of "I LOVE LUCY" in her one woman show EVERYBODY LOVES LUCY as she takes on the persona of the famous redhead along with an example of the show's target audience, the average American housewif
LE NOIR – THE DARK SIDE OF CIRQUE showcases the skills and technique of the circus from the grace of the Lira Aerial Hoop to the heart stopping Wheel of Death in the unusual space of a traditional theatre auditorium.
New Theatre's latest offering tells the story of a reunion between an estranged father and son in a wet Alice Springs in 2039 as it unearths the history of 4 generations while the world is faced with apocalyptic flooding and falling fish in Andrew Bovell's WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING.
Tim Draxl returns to the Cabaret Stage and reprises his beautiful tribute FREEWAY - THE CHET BAKER JOURNEY with care and detail.
Sydney Theatre Company's ROUGH DRAFTS initiative allows theatre creators access to the company's resources including space, research materials, administration facilities and STC's Artistic Team for one week to aid their process of developing a work.
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Forget Me, Please Forget Me, Please (9/01-9/11) PHOTOS |
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Zoe's Killer Instinct Old Fitz Theatre (8/25-8/30) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Capitol Theatre Tamworth (9/16-9/16) |
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The Last Single Girl in Syndey Erskineville Town Hall - Emerging Artist Share House - The Living Room (9/08-9/12) |
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The Shark Is Broken Foundry Theatre (8/28-9/27) |
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The Elevator Ensemble Theatre (9/18-10/18) |
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Hayes Theatre (8/28-9/27) |
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I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story Jetty Memorial Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Macbeth Sydney Opera House (11/18-12/06) |
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Especially On Birthdays Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre (9/27-9/27) |
