Whats The Show – Show Reviews of all kinds from around the nation.
The Children’s Hour
What damage can one lie do? Can it ruin lives? Destroy relationships? Tear apart businesses? Or even cause death? In The Children’s Hour, one girls l…
Two Churchill Plays: Presented by Melville Theatre Company
Churchill Review – trigger warning: mentions of suicide Melville Theatre has brought two thought-provoking performances to the stage in their latest dou…
Ruby Moon
Ruby Moon is a contemporary Australian play that explores the grim mythology of the missing child in Australian folklore. The play explores the shift towar…
MELANCHOLIA – Premiere connects Tap Dancing & Contemporary
‘Melancholia is the premiere work of Melbourne’s own contemporary tap dance company, Studio Stocks. Founded by acclaimed tap dance artist Garry Stocks, Stu…
The Butcher, The Baker’ Serves Up Role-Shifting Revelry
From the opening notes, The Butcher, The Baker immediately transports you into a world reminiscent of 1930s European cabaret—glamorous, provocative, and de…
Javeenbah Theatre Presents: The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals
The Woman who loves musicals found herself kicking off 2025 with Javeerbah’s production of “The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals.” I didn’t know what to expec…
Tea Tree Players Presents Shirley Valentine
Under the direction of Robert Andrews, Shirley Valentine took centre stage at Tea Tree Players in a truly triumphant fashion. This beloved and enduring cla…
Egg, Chips, and a Side of Self-Discovery
As someone who adored the original Shirley Valentine film starring Pauline Collins, is skeptical of ex-Neighbours actors/pop stars making the leap to serio…
Improbable Fiction: A Comedic Delight
There’s something specifically delightful about a farce with a lot of heart. Castle Hill Player’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s ’Improbable Fiction’ has a…
Between Past and Present: A Slow-Burn to Nowhere
If procrastination were an art form, the Prozorov sisters would be its masters. Their existential crisis is a painful blend of paralysing indecision and br…
Comedy Carousel
Three one-act plays, one charming theatre and oodles of talent. The Garrick Theatre’s latest stage production, the Comedy Carousel delivers ridiculous hila…
Murder on the Magic School Bus
In a fun re-imaging of a nostalgic children’s favourite – Murder on the Magic School Bus is exactly what it makes out to be, promising just under an hour o…
Tea Tree Players Presents Shirley Valentine
Under the direction of Robert Andrews, Shirley Valentine took centre stage at Tea Tree Players in a truly triumphant fashion. This beloved and enduring cla…
The Glass Menagerie: Heartfelt and Poignant
Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie is a cornerstone of American theatre, a work filled with haunting memories, fragile dreams, and deep emotional trut…
Vegas In Concert: The Anthems Of Childhood.
Vegas in Concert at the Astor Theatre promised an unforgettable journey through the decades of iconic performances for the seasoned Vegas veteran or those …
Mother and Son – A Heartfelt and Hilarious Look at Aging and Family
The Adelaide Repertory Theatre’s Mother and Son delivers a perfect blend of humor and heart, offering a touching yet funny exploration of the challenges th…
St Judes Players Presents: A Hard God
The St Judes Players give a very honest and touching performance of Peter Kenna’s ‘A Hard God’. Set in the 1940s the play meanders through the lives of…
Falling into Place: British Film Festival
Set against the stark backdrop of a bleak Scottish winter, “Falling into Place” invites viewers into a world where two lost souls briefly collide in a bar,…
Little Theatre Presents: The 39 Steps
Director Mark Wickett with the The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild definitely had the audience roaring with laughter. Written as a spy thriller by Joh…
Hangmen
The turned-wood set of the bar is visible to the audience before the show begins, with ashtrays, partially drunk pints of beer, and a vase of silk flowers …
Film Review: Weekend In Taipei
From the visionary creator of The Fifth Element, Luc Besson, comes the exhilarating action film Weekend in Taipei. You don’t have to wait for long befor…
Commandante: Nice Cinematography
The opening of Comandante felt like a perfume ad for one of the big Italian fashion houses; a Dolce & Gabbana or Prada. A young woman in 1940’s dress, loo…
The Milky Way Film Review
The Milky Way, the creation of multi-talented Israeli director, writer and editor Maya Kenig is a thought-provoking story with a hint of dystopia surroundi…
Diane Warren Relentless: Eccentric Honest and Real
“Diane Warren: Relentless” is a documentary that portrays the making of one of the world’s most successful songwriters. A Golden Globe, Oscar and Grammy wi…
Australian Open
The Australian Open is a modern Comedy written by Angus Cameron and directed by Hayden Burke. It explores the dysfunctional and interconnected relationship…
About The Production – Angus Camerons Australian Open
Today, we had an About The Production discussion over the Australian Open. This production is coming to the PIP Theatre in January courtesy of productio…
Meet The Performer – Ellen Hardisty
Today, we had a Meet The Performer chat with Ellen Hardisty. Ellen will perform in The Australian Open, which will come to the PIP Theatre in January cour…
Esther Hicks: So….What’s it like in the Vortex?
Last night I joined Esther and Jerry along with their ethereal counterpart ‘Abraham’ for “Esther Hicks is Vibrationally speaking” at the intimate PIP theat…
Villanova Players Present: My Fair Lady
Villanova Players rendition of “My Fair Lady,” directed by Jaqueline Kerr, was a show that I looked forward to writing about. With such a diverse cast and …
Scandalous Cabaret
Scandalous Cabaret is a fusion of Circus, Comedy and Cabaret all rolled into one travelling act in a tent. With a larger cast of twelve performers they adv…
Delicious Aerialicious
Delicious is a scrumptious hybrid show mixing your favourite Burlesque and Circus acts, all themed around food and drink. The show as a whole imbues the au…
Failure: A Love Story by the Villanova Players
Failure: A Love story is a Dramedy that also explores the use of music in a 1920s themed Character-centric play. We follow ‘Mortimer Mortimer’ played by th…
Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium – Timeless
The film “Blur: Live at Wembley Stadium,” directed by Tony L, is a concert film that shows well loved alternative/rock band, Blur, performing their songs t…
Food, Wine and Good Times
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Good Food and Wine show at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Featuring over 300 exhibitors from all over A…
Abadon Productions Dance of the Dead: Untameable Energy
Dance of the Dead offers boundless energy that screams they can’t be tamed. This Burlesque production focuses on ‘Eldritch Entertainment’ as is paradied th…
Falling into Place: British Film Festival
Set against the stark backdrop of a bleak Scottish winter, “Falling into Place” invites viewers into a world where two lost souls briefly collide in a bar,…
Falling into Place: British Film Festival
Set against the stark backdrop of a bleak Scottish winter, “Falling into Place” invites viewers into a world where two lost souls briefly collide in a bar,…
Film Review: Weekend In Taipei
From the visionary creator of The Fifth Element, Luc Besson, comes the exhilarating action film Weekend in Taipei. You don’t have to wait for long befor…
Commandante: Nice Cinematography
The opening of Comandante felt like a perfume ad for one of the big Italian fashion houses; a Dolce & Gabbana or Prada. A young woman in 1940’s dress, loo…
The Milky Way Film Review
The Milky Way, the creation of multi-talented Israeli director, writer and editor Maya Kenig is a thought-provoking story with a hint of dystopia surroundi…
Diane Warren Relentless: Eccentric Honest and Real
“Diane Warren: Relentless” is a documentary that portrays the making of one of the world’s most successful songwriters. A Golden Globe, Oscar and Grammy wi…
All About the Levkoviches Film Review
All About the Levkoviches is about love, inclusion, and the need to be accepted especially by your family. It tells the story of a well-meaning but tena…
Fuhrer and Seducer Film Review
‘Fake news’ is a term we are all too familiar with. However, it was not invented by one of the candidates in the current USA elections. Joseph Goebbels, th…
Welcome to Yiddishland: Reviving A Dying Language
Ros Horin’s Welcome to Yiddishland is a charming and lighthearted exploration of modern art and the Yiddish language. We are introduced to a host of chara…
Kid Sister Film Review
Kid Sister: What a masterfully funny and refreshing television series. Created and written by Simone Nathan, who also brilliantly portrayed the lead ro…
There’s Still Tomorrow Film Review
Let me set the scene for you. Italy, post WWII. We are being introduced into what one assumes to be another black and white a run of the mill black and…
Maria Montessori Film Review
Léa Todorov’s directorial debut feature film ‘Maria Montessori’ offers a biopic of the Italian doctor’s journey in revolutionising children’s pedagogy. Mar…
The Beautiful Summer
Adapted from Cesare Pavese’s 1949 novel, ‘The Beautiful Summer’ written and directed by Laura Luchetti offers an evocative portrayal of self-discovery, lon…
Javeenbah Theatre Presents: The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals
The Woman who loves musicals found herself kicking off 2025 with Javeerbah’s production of “The Man Who Doesn’t Like Musicals.” I didn’t know what to expec…
Almost, Maine: Javeenbah Theatre
I found myself back at the wonderful Javeenbah theatre, nestled away in Nerang on Saturday night to take in their production of John Cariani’s play “Almost…
The 39 Steps – Tugun Theatre
The 39 Steps is a comedic and farcical adventure that follows an ordinary man thrown in the throes of a spy action thriller. The unique thing about the…
Film Review: Weekend In Taipei
From the visionary creator of The Fifth Element, Luc Besson, comes the exhilarating action film Weekend in Taipei. You don’t have to wait for long befor…
Lord Of The Flies: Presented by the Gold Coast Little Theatre
Due to budget cuts or in an effort to shield the students from the harrows of castaway life, my school decided to remove Lord of the Flies from the English…
Javeenbah Theatre Presents: Kimberly Akimbo
To be honest I am struggling to write this review. Not because it wasn’t an amazing show, but because I wasn’t properly prepared for the emotional rollerco…
French Film Festival – The Book Of Solutions
The Book of Solutions is a quirky, sometimes funny, sometimes confusing comedy-drama from writer-director Michel Gondry, who is best known outside of Franc…
French Film Festival: The Edge Of The Blade
Ooh la la—it’s time for the 35th Annual French Film Festival. This year’s festival runs from 5 March to early to mid-April, depending on where you live. So…
Jack Warner – The Last Mogul
Depending on your location, the 2023 Jewish International Film Festival (JFF) is fast approaching, from 23rd October to 29th November. This year’s JFF will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros by showcasing the documentary Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul. The Last Mogul tells the story of the reigning figure, Jack L. Warner. Emerging from modest beginnings, he and his brothers embarked on a journey that led to the creation of Warner Bros Studios. Remarkably, for over half a century, Jack Warner held the crown of this cinematic empire, leaving a mark on the history of motion pictures. This…
I’ll Be Frank – Memories of Opa
The JFF is upon us for 2023, and depending on where you are located in Australia, it will run sometime in the date range of 23 Oct to 29 Nov, so be sure to check dates for your local area. With many varieties of film genres available, let’s delve into Aaron Lucus’ short documentary film I’ll Be Frank which is a respectful nod to his grandfather, Frank. The film opens with the information that former German citizens between 1933 and 1945 and their descendants who were deprived of their citizenship shall have their citizenship restored upon application. Thus begins an…
Ruby Moon
Ruby Moon is a contemporary Australian play that explores the grim mythology of the missing child in Australian folklore. The play explores the shift towar…
First Things First
First Things First…. I loved the play. Maitland Repertory Theatre have brought to the stage an enthralling comedic performance with a group of very talente…
Deep In The Hundred Acre Wood
As a lifelong lover of A.A. Milne’s stories and poems and the endearing E.H Shepherd illustrations of ‘Winnie The Pooh’ I was deeply intrigued to view the …
Karma Kafe: A Big Hearted Show
Karma Cafe is a new indie musical set in Newcastle, but it could be any town in Australia that faces the barrage of constant change and development. Writte…
Into The Woods: Presented by UON Musos
UoN’s Musos took on the production of Sondheim and Lapine’s “Into the Woods”, a well-known challenge within the industry. While the cast did seem to visibl…
Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens
SAUCY, SEXY AND SPACY “Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens” production by Sun Street Studios was instantly engaging from the point of arrival. Mitch Maypole…
Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical
The tale of Bonnie & Clyde is a well-known one, but this musical put on by Stand and Deliver Inc. will make you hear it like never before; set to a rambunc…
Annie: Presented by Chookas Entertainment
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile” and attending the Chookas Entertainment production of Annie definitely added infinite smiles to myself and eve…
Romanoff and Juliet Presented by Reamus Theatre
You’ve heard the story before, two star-crossed lovers, forced to choose between love and family, only to meet a tragic end… Well,Romanoff and Juliet is…
The Marvelous Wonderettes – Soundtracks and Schadenfreude
The Marvelous Wonderettes by the Maitland Musical Society catches all the kitsch and the fabulous fluffiness of 50s frocks, with the costuming, props, and …
Conmen At Work – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a fun and witty musical. Put on by the Metropolitan Players at the SPCC Theatre. The show is set on the French Riviera, where Lawrence Jameson is a successful working conman. When a young rival, Freddy Benson, invades his territory. Lawrence whimsically takes Freddy under his wing to teach him the tricks of the trade. The arrival of a well-endowed American heiress starts a battle to see who can con her first. Khalil Khay, who plays Laurence did an amazing job carrying the show through the twist and turns of the cons. However, the character that…
All My Sons
Maitland Repertory Theatre’s production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons dives deep into its dark themes, leaving the audience feeling for every flawed and human character. What starts as a leisurely look at a suburban family accelerates into a philosophical examination of duty, trauma and grief, and we are invited into the family backyard to watch in awe as the play’s events transpire before us. It is a personal love of mine when actors perform pre-show or during intermission. As you walk into the playhouse for MRT’s production of All My Sons, all the characters are already on the stage.…
MELANCHOLIA – Premiere connects Tap Dancing & Contemporary
‘Melancholia is the premiere work of Melbourne’s own contemporary tap dance company, Studio Stocks. Founded by acclaimed tap dance artist Garry Stocks, Stu…
The Butcher, The Baker’ Serves Up Role-Shifting Revelry
From the opening notes, The Butcher, The Baker immediately transports you into a world reminiscent of 1930s European cabaret—glamorous, provocative, and de…
Egg, Chips, and a Side of Self-Discovery
As someone who adored the original Shirley Valentine film starring Pauline Collins, is skeptical of ex-Neighbours actors/pop stars making the leap to serio…
Barking Up the Right Tree
The Motley Bauhaus is a tiny theatre at the back of a large pub in Carlton. It’s intimate nature lends itself to powerful storytelling and heartfelt perfor…
F5 – Presented by UNLID Dance Theatre
Certainly a different type of show when you walk into the alley laneway next to the Arnold Street Studio to see a performance by three ultra-talented dance…
Hot White Kiss
Written and directed by James WF Roberts, Hot White Kiss is an hour-long play focusing on five individuals, all sporadically linked through polyamorous & b…
Tongue in Cheeks
Whatever I thought I was expecting from the show, ‘A Body At Work, the tale of a queer woman’s 17 years, and counting, in the sex industry,’ I was not expe…
A Midsummer Nights Dream Come True
It’s a scorching 38 degree day, the sun is beating down fire like rays, I cannot stop sweating and yet, when I am welcomed into Williamstown Botanic Garden…
A Very Naughty Christmas
‘A Very Naughty Christmas’ is back for its eighth year with a delicious new array of jaw-dropping spectacles and skits. The musical features raunchy dance …
The Addams Family Serves Heart for Dinner
Rising from the crypt once more, OSMaD’s production of ‘The Addams Family’ invites us back into the world of everyone’s favourite creepy clan, reanimated w…
The Christmas Spectacular
The Christmas Spectacular tour has officially begun with its season debut at Crown’s Palms Theatre in Melbourne. The glitzy extravaganza features magic, ci…
Skating In The Clouds
Clare Mendes’ current play “Skating In the Clouds”, directed by Emily Farrell, brings her passion for saving the environment to the fore, but also shows he…
Two Churchill Plays: Presented by Melville Theatre Company
Churchill Review – trigger warning: mentions of suicide Melville Theatre has brought two thought-provoking performances to the stage in their latest dou…
Comedy Carousel
Three one-act plays, one charming theatre and oodles of talent. The Garrick Theatre’s latest stage production, the Comedy Carousel delivers ridiculous hila…
Murder on the Magic School Bus
In a fun re-imaging of a nostalgic children’s favourite – Murder on the Magic School Bus is exactly what it makes out to be, promising just under an hour o…
Booze & The Bard: Macbeth! The Scotch Play
With the title of the show named Booze & The Bard: Macbeth I had a feeling this wasn’t going to be your typical Macbeth play. As part of Perth’s annual Fri…
I Watched Someone Die On TikTok
With the title of the show ‘I watched someone die on Tik Tok’ I had no idea what to expect from this show. All I knew was that it would be a one-person sho…
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Irish Theatre Players
While pantomimes aren’t a well know concept to some, they are a Christmas tradition for many families in the UK. It’s also the one time audience participat…
Vegas In Concert: The Anthems Of Childhood.
Vegas in Concert at the Astor Theatre promised an unforgettable journey through the decades of iconic performances for the seasoned Vegas veteran or those …
The Drowsy Chaperone
The Stirling Players return for their final production of 2024, The Drowsy Chaperone, and they’re certainly going out with a bang. One thing you can cou…
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
If you ask anyone about their top childhood books, C S Lewis’ – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will often be cited as a nostalgic favourite across th…
Othello: Presented by The Actors Hub
Taking on any play of William Shakespeare is no easy feat especially in theatre where actors are required to memorise heavy and complicated dialogue. Amand…
Puss In Boots
With Christmas just around the corner, there is nothing like seeing a pantomime at this time of year and Limelight theatre production of Puss in Boots will…
Crimson Gully
Powerful and engrossing, Crimson Gully is the brilliantly written play by Sreekanth Gopalakrishnan. Set in the 1990s, the story centres on a brothel wi…
The Children’s Hour
What damage can one lie do? Can it ruin lives? Destroy relationships? Tear apart businesses? Or even cause death? In The Children’s Hour, one girls l…
Improbable Fiction: A Comedic Delight
There’s something specifically delightful about a farce with a lot of heart. Castle Hill Player’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s ’Improbable Fiction’ has a…
Between Past and Present: A Slow-Burn to Nowhere
If procrastination were an art form, the Prozorov sisters would be its masters. Their existential crisis is a painful blend of paralysing indecision and br…
A Riveting Journey of Power, Pride, and Consequences
With its first twist, An Inspector Calls locks the audience into an intriguing labyrinth where the seven sins are put on trial and the reckoning begins. Pl…
Old Fitz Theatre Presents: Pride and Prejudice (An Adaption)
Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most eligible sister of them all? In an uproarious reinterpretation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this bol…
Swan Lake on Ice: A Spellbinding Reimagining That Redefines the Art of Skating
Forget everything you thought you knew about ice skating—it’s about to be redefined. To mark their 21st anniversary, the Imperial Ice Stars present a br…
Ghost Quartet: A Haunting Musical Kaleidoscope
When I first sat down in the Hayes Theatre, watching the performers playfully improvise to keep us entertained while a technical problem delayed the start,…
Australian Museum Presents: Machu Picchu And The Golden Empires Of Peru
The ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ exhibition at the Australian Museum is now open, allowing visitors to explore the legendary Machu Picchu …
The Collector
The Collector is a harrowing tale about an emotionally stunted and lonely young man who abducts a young woman and keeps her locked in his basement. In this…
Mother and Son: Presented By Hunters Hill Theatre
Mother and Son, a masterful stage adaptation of the beloved 1984-1994 TV show, opens in a stereotypical living room of a household that’s been lived in for…
Blur: A Home in the Country
Blur: To the End is a documentary that takes fans behind the scenes of Blur’s long-awaited return to the studio to record their first album in over a decad…
Grand Horizons
The name “Grand Horizons” evokes an image of expansive possibilities, a bright future, and a world of untapped potential. It suggests a place where grand t…
