Whats The Show – Show Reviews of all kinds from around the nation.
Magpie – Fearless and Brave
I had the pleasure of reviewing EJ Mann’s comedy show MAGPIE at Bernie’s Bar Newcastle. In her own words, “It’s a musical comedy show about being brave and…
The Pirates of Penzance
Hayes Theatre Co has made their way to the Wollongong stage at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, with a fresh and flamboyant flair to Gilbert and Sulli…
Gin lovers Converge on the Timberyard
The Melbourne Gin Festival was a paradise for gin lovers, showcasing an impressive lineup of Australian distilleries, each offering unique and innovative s…
Review: The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir
“Try connection, try love, try understanding: it will fill your hearts with joy and change your life!” This plea from the heart of Morris Stuart, director …
Encounters: Brilliant Plays By A Hit Or Miss Ensemble
Encounters leans on diversity as its greatest strength. While the four plays in the collection are by the same author (Alex Broun) and all focus on rifts i…
Slay: A Theatre Works Presentation
What happens when you put four lesbians in a room with the iconic cast of Twilight, Glee legend Sue Sylvester, and extremely polarising politician Pauline …
The Little Mermaid: Out Of Your World
I entered the enchanting “Under The Sea” world to review The Little Mermaid by PACA Productions at The Concourse Chatswood and “Darling it’s better” than I…
Love: A Tour De Force Of Pain And Tenderness
LOVE is a tough and beautiful play about the fragility of people in tough circumstances trying their best to both survive and care for each other. The play…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
New Theatre’s Fighting: A Captivating Insight
What’s involved in one single day, in the life of you? Do you wake up, have an ordinary and satisfying day at work, return home and feel contented with…
Virtuosity and Charm: A Perfect Concert Combination
A balm in a troubled world, Live at Yours’ concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre featuring Yamen Saadi and Simon Tedeschi offered the perfect balance of …
Mario The Maker Magician
Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based performer, author, and maker. He tours world-wide with his wife and producer and his children. He i…
About The Production – Cancer and Cartwheels
Today, we chatted with Dr Jo Prendergast for an About The Production chat about her show, Cancer and Cartwheels….
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…
Meet the Actor – A Night With The Villains
This Halloween, Mira Ball Productions is bringing you a sinister symphony of villainous melodies through their concert A Night With The Villains…
Meet The Actor – The Secrets of Carmichael Manor
The Secrets of Carmichael Manor is coming to Sydney on the 13th of October, and here we take the time to chat with the Actor, Director and Author of the show…
Meet The Actor – Confessions of a Serial Killer
Confessions of a Serial Killer is coming to Brisbane on the 6th of October, and here we take the time to chat with Actor/Director Garth Remington in our Meet The Actor Series…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Mario The Maker Magician
Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based performer, author, and maker. He tours world-wide with his wife and producer and his children. He i…
Popera: Sex, Death & Politics
Uma Dobia presents this performance as a fun and interactive opportunity to educate the audience on the perils of what it is like to be a female within the…
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
Duel & Dual: Martial Arts Meets Magic
Setting the stage for competition, a bare black stage holds a red and green digital counting clock, and two chairs with identical trophies upon them. As ea…
Film Review- Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN is not just another war movie; it is the dramatization of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s journey as he grapples between upholding…
A Journey to Little Happiness: A New Musical
The title says it all. This show from Taiwan is a lot of fun. The 5 cast members bring this new show to life on stage. It was fitting on International Wome…
About The Production – Cancer and Cartwheels
Today, we chatted with Dr Jo Prendergast for an About The Production chat about her show, Cancer and Cartwheels….
End Game: A Thought-Provoking Theatre Journey
Katie Reddin-Clancy’s Australian premiere of End Game is a bold and original dramedy that seamlessly blends theatre, comedy, and philosophical musings into…
MARVELous Maniacal Mayhem
MARVELous at the Adelaide Festival Fringe is an ambitious, high energy, and BIG production that showcases the incredible talents of a remarkably athletic t…
The importance of being fruit
Well, this an interesting, fun show. Comedy clowning at its best. Rollicking , frolicking comedy about fruit and it position in society and its relevance …
Mel McGlensey’s Motorboat: A Hilarious High-Seas Adventure
If you’re in the mood for a wildly absurd, delightfully unhinged, and incredibly physical comedy experience, then Mel McGlensey is Motorboat is your perfec…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Villanova Players Present: The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby has been adapted into a riveting stage play by Simon Levy. This showing by the Villanova Players was directed by Vi…
Popcorn Popped Off!
Popcorn is a satirical black comedy by Ben Elton that proudly makes social commentary whilst generating many laughs. Directed by Aaron Evans, this producti…
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
Maori Mini Film Festival: Marahoro
On the island of Rapa-Nui, teenager Marahoro is not only in the midst of his transition from boy to man, but embarking on an exploration of his relationshi…
Playthings: by Sun and Wine Arts Company
“Ah, high school—the land of hovering hormones, questionable life choices, and the endless pursuit of social status”. Brisbane based Sun and Wine Arts Com…
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…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
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…
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…
Magpie – Fearless and Brave
I had the pleasure of reviewing EJ Mann’s comedy show MAGPIE at Bernie’s Bar Newcastle. In her own words, “It’s a musical comedy show about being brave and…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
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…
Gin lovers Converge on the Timberyard
The Melbourne Gin Festival was a paradise for gin lovers, showcasing an impressive lineup of Australian distilleries, each offering unique and innovative s…
Review: The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir
“Try connection, try love, try understanding: it will fill your hearts with joy and change your life!” This plea from the heart of Morris Stuart, director …
Encounters: Brilliant Plays By A Hit Or Miss Ensemble
Encounters leans on diversity as its greatest strength. While the four plays in the collection are by the same author (Alex Broun) and all focus on rifts i…
Slay: A Theatre Works Presentation
What happens when you put four lesbians in a room with the iconic cast of Twilight, Glee legend Sue Sylvester, and extremely polarising politician Pauline …
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
Virtuosity and Charm: A Perfect Concert Combination
A balm in a troubled world, Live at Yours’ concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre featuring Yamen Saadi and Simon Tedeschi offered the perfect balance of …
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
Review: Melbourne Writers Theatre presents Lyceum Highway and Metropolis Monologues
If you’re searching for an evening of new theatre that allows you to champion emerging artists and writers while enjoying captivating performances, look no…
Ladies In Black – SOLD OUT!
You can only hope that you already have a ticket or that they add an extra show, because only a short way into their latest run, Beaumaris Theatre have alr…
AVENUE Q – hold on to your puppets!
Avenue Q – Hmmm …?? Ummm…?? Grab your…. Ahhh… Lots of prior guessing what this show would give to an 18+ adults-only with ‘puppets behaving badly’ …. …
Robin Hood: A New Family Musical
If you turn the corner in Malvern’s Central Park in the late morning, you’re greeted by winding ropes cordoning off islands to seat picnic blankets or chai…
Mahika Kai: A Discussion Of Culture, Conservation And Connection
Mahika Kai introduces a group of Māori conservationists and cultural custodians on a quest to rehabilitate ecological systems and food sources, and in turn…
Lizzie The Musical: Milky Way Productions
Off the back of Evil Dead, Milky Way productions has continued its love for the sinister and spooky with its second major production; Lizzie the Musical. …
Opening Night Review: After Dinner
It’s Friday night at the pub. The stage is set as five lost souls, and a distracted waiter, embark on a quest. On the surface, they appear to have differen…
Tick, Tick… Boom!
Presented in under 6 weeks, Limelight Theatre has shown that diamonds are made under pressure. Tick, Tick… Boom! is a slick and polished performance in …
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…
The Pirates of Penzance
Hayes Theatre Co has made their way to the Wollongong stage at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, with a fresh and flamboyant flair to Gilbert and Sulli…
The Little Mermaid: Out Of Your World
I entered the enchanting “Under The Sea” world to review The Little Mermaid by PACA Productions at The Concourse Chatswood and “Darling it’s better” than I…
Love: A Tour De Force Of Pain And Tenderness
LOVE is a tough and beautiful play about the fragility of people in tough circumstances trying their best to both survive and care for each other. The play…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
New Theatre’s Fighting: A Captivating Insight
What’s involved in one single day, in the life of you? Do you wake up, have an ordinary and satisfying day at work, return home and feel contented with…
It’s Only A Play – Pymble Players arrive at The Zenith Theatre
It’s evening in a New York townhouse. Plush pillows adorn the bed and the white colour pallete of the room’s furniture portray understated luxury. Jazz pla…
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
Iphigenia in Splott: Theatre Review
The Old Fitz is a small and intimate theatre in the basement of the charming Old Fitzroy Hotel in Woolloomooloo, providing the perfect setting for this pow…
Sylvia: Presented By Hunters Hill Theatre
The performances of all four actors in the cast are a real strength of Hunters Hill Theatre’s really enjoyable production of A.R. Gurney’s ‘Sylvia’, with e…
Witches, Daggers, And Dark Ambition: Macbeth Takes The Stage
Director John Grinston delivers a compelling interpretation of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, Macbeth, which follows the dark and ambitious rise of a Scot…
Gold, Gods, and Glory: Discovering the Inca Empire at the Australian
Stepping into the Australian Museum’s Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibition feels like crossing a threshold into another time—one brimming…
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
Ray Lawler’s play Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is a cornerstone of Australian theatre. Directed by Tom Richards, the Arts Theatre Cronulla cast put their…
