Whats The Show – Show Reviews of all kinds from around the nation.
The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia: Chookas Entertainment
Presented by Chookas Entertainment & Insight Acting is undoubtedly a ‘one of a kind’ dark comedy performance. The production was expertly directed by Tim K…
The Dictionary of Lost Words
The curtain has officially opened for ‘The Dictionary of Lost Words’ at Wollongong’s Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. Verity Laughton’s adaptation of the …
Eureka Day
In Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s razor-sharp satire of liberal consensus and public health anxiety, a seemingly progressive Californian school board desce…
The Bubbles Festival: Two hours of bliss!
Who doesn’t like champagne, surely there can’t be anyone? The Bubbles Festival is currently touring around Australia spreading champagne love and we’re gla…
Spanish Film Festival: El 47
The timing of the Spanish Film Festival could not be better, as Sydney plunges into winter, the warmth of the stories, the sun drenched cinematography, and…
Rehearsal For Murder: A Classic Murder Mystery That Keeps You Guessing
To me, a ‘Whodunnit Mystery Murder’ should encompass suspense, have interesting characters – each one having a cloaked shadow of suspicion, unforeseen twis…
Roxy Lane Theatre: At Home With The Sheridans
Nestled in the affluent leafy western suburbs of Perth a dramedy unfolds between childless couple Mr and Mrs Sheridan, two burglars and Mr Sheridan’s mistr…
The Revlon Girl: Grief, Grit and Grace in a Welsh village
In a quietly moving production, The Revlon Girl brings to life the complex emotional aftermath of one of the UK’s most devastating tragedies – the Aberfan …
A Campy, Quirky, Delightful Emotional Rollercoaster Ride That Will Delight
Madame Martha’s Parisian Cabaret is a campy, quirky, delightful emotional roller-coaster ride, that will hit you in all of the feels, over a truly captivat…
Mary Jane – A Quietly Devastating Portrait Of Love And Resilience
Written by Amy Herzog | Directed by Rachel Chant | Presented by Mid Todo Productions at the Old Fitz Theatre In Mary Jane, director Rachel Chant and pla…
The Anarchy 1138-53
The Anarchy 1138-53, presented in KXT on Broadway, is like walking into a narrated RPG walkthrough that spans levels of anarchy, death and destruction! …
Chicago: Tall & Short Theatre Co
This production of Chicago by Tall and Short Theatre Co delivers the show’s signature sharp cynicism with an especially bold edge, amplified by a small, ve…
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Adelaide Fringe Festival: Holden Street Theatre Collection
The Holden Street Theatre is in full swing hosting numerous shows in this years Adelaide Fringe(running from 21st Feb to 23rd March), and we were very priv…
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…
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,…
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…
Sir Terry Pratchett’s The Fifth Elephant
The Fifth Elephant – one of the many successful fantasy novels by Terry Pratchett, inspires this whimsical and spellbinding stage play from Brisbane Arts T…
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…
Cork Pops into the Spanish Film Festival
The Spanish Film Festival is back this June and July and celebrating it’s 25th year! Presented by Palace, the film festival is accessible online, or in person, in major cities Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. There are plentiful films to choose from with helpful category groupings such as ‘New Spanish Cinema’, ‘Spotlight on Argentina’, ‘Focus on Female Filmmakers’ and more. I had the pleasure of viewing ‘Cork’ (‘Suro’), a Drama/Thriller feature film debut from Director Mikel Gurrea, that is creating a lot of excitement in its New Spanish Cinema category. It has already won a slew…
Celebrating 25 Years of the Spanish Film Festival
The Spanish Film Festival returns and is celebrating its 25th year! This time, the festival will be heading to Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Byron Bay, bringing with it a selection of films from across Spanish-speaking cultures. With subdivisions of New Spanish Cinema and Cine Latino and a range of genres available, there will be something for everyone in the festival program this year. The preview film for the 2023 Spanish Film Festival was Alberto Rodriguez’s Prison 77 (In Spanish, Modelo 77). Prison 77 is a prison drama film set in the late 70s that follows the fictional…
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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…
Maori Mini Film Festival: A Worthy Individual
It’s quite hard to review an animated film objectively when we are so accustomed to big budget games and movies with high end graphics like Pixar Short…
Maori Mini Film Festival: Walking Between Worlds
It was a real pleasure to review this soulful short film by Ngā Aho Whakaari as part of the Maori Short Film Festival and not just because it’s so impressi…
Indian Film Festival: My Melbourne
My Melbourne aahhh I love that city; it is vibrant, alive and pulsing with stories. Joyfully that is what the film’ My Melbourne’ also presents to the audi…
Spit: An Australian Sequel
If you thought running in heels was tough, imagine running in a pair of thongs…while trying to outrun border security…on a moving baggage carousel. No need…
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…
Spectre In Concert
Classical music can be a polarising genre; but for those who say they don’t like classical, what about the scores that bring your favourite movies to life?…
Trick or Treat
It may have been a Thursday but according to MC Andrew Silverwood, every night is Friday the 13th at Kaleido Companies ‘Trick or Treat’. It was hard to kno…
3 Malaysian Allstars Bring their Culture and Laughs to the Sydney Comedy Festival
In the Sydney Comedy Festival’s showcase, Malaysian comedians Kavin Jay, Rizel Van Geyzel, and Papi Zak took to the stage at the Riverside Theatre. They de…
Grease: Hornsby Musical Society
The Hornsby Musical Society’s production of Grease lights up the Pioneer Theatre with infectious energy, impressive talent, and a wonderfully intimate atmo…
Interwoven Lives: A Review of Various Characters
‘Various Characters’ is an aptly titled play that explores the emotional terrain of six individuals, each living in their own world, caught in the tension …
Event Review: The Bubbles Festival – Melbourne 2025
Few things are more delightful than a glass of sparkling wine enjoyed riverside. The Bubbles Festival delivered exactly that and more at this year’s Melbou…
Persian Film Festival: The Great Yawn of History
The Great Yawn of History is a multi-layered debut piece written and directed by Aliyar Rasti featuring as part of the 11th Persian Film Festival, Australi…
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime: Planning the Perfect Murder Can Be Chaotic!
Published in 1891 as a short story by Oscar Wilde, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime was the basis of this satire adaptation by Constance Cox and presented by the…
Tatami – Presented By The Persian Film Festival
TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers. It had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on…
Posh: Presented At The Old Fitz
“Boys will be boys”—a phrase as old as time, and in Posh, it becomes both a celebration and a condemnation. From the moment you step into the theater, you’…
Hysteria – A Thriller That Burns Through the Lies
The German Film Festival previewed at Palace Cinemas with the Australian première of Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s Hysteria. This 104-minute political thriller…
Brown Women Comedy Performance: A Light Look at Being a Brown Woman
Deciding to be a comedian professionally is probably one of the bravest steps someone can take. Some people are naturally funny, others are talented writ…
Snakeface – A Young Woman’s Raw And Unfiltered Portrait
Written and performed by Aliyah Knight, Snakeface is an unapologetically raw solo performance that plunges the audience into the turbulent mind of a young …
Dear Elena Sergeevna at The Old Fitz
Written in 1980 by Lyudmila Razumovskaya and later adapted into film, Dear Elena Sergeevna remains relevant as an exploration of morality, humanity, and th…
