Whats The Show – Show Reviews of all kinds from around the nation.
A Dark Comedy Of Art And Ideas
Neil Labute’s ‘The Shape of Things’ is a one act show crackling with tension. The dialogue and four-person cast do a seriously good job of unsettling and a…
Meet The Actor – Johnny Nasser
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of The Dictionary of Lost Words with our guest today, who brings the endearing character Harry Nicoll to life…
Peter Rowsthorn – Keen
If you’re like most Australians and Kath & Kim has been part of your regular viewing over the years, then Peter Rowsthorn is undoubtedly a household name. …
Nice Work If You Can Get It
“What the world needs now, is love, sweet love.” Quoted in the Director’s note in the program for ‘NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT’ playing at The National The…
Perth Comedy Festival: Daniel Muggleton – You May Be White, I May Be Crazy
Daniel Muggleton is no stranger to comedy. Having been in the business for more than 10 years, his observational comedic style was a hit with the audience …
Ocean: With David Attenborough
UNMISSABLE. That was the first word shouting out loudly in my head when thinking about how I would tell people what I thought of ‘OCEAN with DAVID ATTENBOR…
Storked: The Reality Of My Body Is Monstrous
“The reality of my body is monstrous” Storked is a vingetted interrogation of all things uterine; what it means to have a uterus, the expectations of ha…
Unwined Perth: Indulgent Unravelling
As I entered the venue for “Unwined Perth” at Supreme Court Gardens I was welcomed by enthusiastic ticket checkers with charming offers of free wine glasse…
Betrayal: Chapel Off Chapel
For those familiar with Harold Pinter’s plays, you will know the spitfire dialogue his work is famous for and Betrayal does not disappoint. The story centr…
Heaven: The Longing Beneath The Surface
Written by Eugene O’Brien | Directed by Kate Gaul | Presented by Bitchin Wolf at The Loading Dock Theatre, Qtopia Sydney Two spotlights. One long wooden…
Perth Comedy Festival: Rohan Arneil – The Never-Ending Smoko
Sydney based comedian Rohan Arneil was in town for the Perth Comedy Festival performing upstairs at the Chorus Room of the Regal Theatre. With the entr…
The Drowsy Chaperone: Presented by UON Musos
The Drowsy Chaperone presented by UON MUSOS at the Civic Theatre Playhouse Newcastle “does what it’s supposed to do and takes you to another world.” The …
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St Jude’s Players Presents Silent Sky
Silent Sky is a historical dramatisation of the life of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt written by American playwright Lauren Gunderson. It is an important st…
The Questions
State Theatre Company SA proudly unveils the world premiere of the latest collaboration between playwright Van Badham and composer Richard Wise—a modern an…
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Adam Cooper’s directorial debut Sleeping Dogs tries to reckon with jealousy, power, perception, and memory, but never reaches the heights of genre classics…
Spanish Film Festival: A Ravaging Wind
‘A Ravaging Wind’ is the story of a young girl, Leni, who travels with her preacher father, Reverend Pearson, around towns in rural Argentina…
Spanish Film Festival: Un Amor
Un Amor is a delirious dive into the torment experienced by a young woman who walked away from the stress of her work interpreting the tragic stories of re…
Spanish Film Festival: Upon Open Sky
Upon Open Sky is a Mexican crime drama set in the 90s, mainly in the Coahuila desert, an arid expanse covering much of the border between Mexico and the US…
Moonlight and Magnolias
Margaret Mitchell’s Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind, was published in 1936 and became an international bestseller. It was adapted into a movie in 1939, …
Spanish Film Festival: Jokes and Cigarettes
Director David Trueba says of his film Jokes and Cigarettes – “This is a film about humour, and about survival. Eugenio was one of the most popular comedia…
Symphonie of the Bicycle
Step into the captivating realm of “The Symphonie of the Bicycle,” where the stage comes alive with the stories of two captivating characters, both embodie…
Potted Potter – The Unauthorised Harry Experience
Every now and again a show comes along that is simply just good fun. Potted Potter is one of these shows. It is child-like (in the best possible way), hyst…
The Addams Family
There is so much to love about the Addams Family Musical comedy presented by the Metropolitan Theatre Company of SA Inc., which was originally formed in 19…
Living Together
Celebrating its 75th year in community theatre, St. Jude’s Players present a lively rendition of “Living Together”, the second play in Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s…
Spanish Film Festival: Jokes and Cigarettes
Director David Trueba says of his film Jokes and Cigarettes – “This is a film about humour, and about survival. Eugenio was one of the most popular comedia…
Equus by X Collective
Peter Shaffer’s 1973 play, Equus has been described in various ways over the decades. One reviewer said the play was a deep dive into psychiatry, religion,…
Merrily We Roll Along
According to theatre director Tim Hill, he asked himself how he could get the massive Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim’s “often forgotten masterpiec…
Mr Bailey’s Minder
Debra Oswald’s dramedy, Mr Bailey’s Minder, is a funny, life-enhancing, and deeply moving play about the ugly side of artistic temperament, friendship, fam…
Blood Brothers The Musical
Ghostlight Theatre Co. is a community theatre group that enjoys pushing boundaries. Their latest offering, Blood Brothers, is a horror-tinged romp through …
Vice CIty Fortitude Valley – Loot
A savagely witty journey awaits you with Ad Astra’s latest play, “Loot,” from the brilliant mind of the late Joe Orton. This hilarious farce never cowers f…
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…
Devilishly Pleasing – The History Of The Devil
The History of the Devil When looking at titles at Metro Arts this month, the History of the Devil is one that was of immediate interest to any horror l…
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…
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…
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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…
Comedy On The Rocks – Theatre, Drinks, and Laughs!
Comedy On The Rocks is the perfect way to spend a few hours for an afternoon of laughs, creativity, and cheeky fun. Held at the delightfully chaotic and co…
The Ninth Tone
The Ninth Tone is the latest offering from Speak Percussion, an established Melbourne-based “internationally recognised leader in the fields of experimenta…
Christmas in Caulfield: Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland
Christmas has come early to Caulfield with Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland. Walking into the Big Top, christmas lights adorn the enclosure. There is a…
Christmas Comes to Melbourne: A Christmas Carol
Since first being published in 1843, Charles Dickens ‘ A Christmas Carol’ has captivated audiences. As the audience enters the theatre a dimly lit stag…
The Wolves present: Marooned
The lights go up to illuminate a minimalistic stage with clouds floating on a screen behind, as we are introduced to our cast of characters. We are in a…
Verona Takes Centre Stage in Shakespeare-In-Between: Romeo & Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, famously, only had eyes for each other. But what about the rest of poor old Verona? Enter ‘Shakespeare-In-Between: Romeo & Juliet’. In a …
Peter And The Starcatcher
Ever wonder how Peter Pan came to be in Neverland? Or how he got his name? Or the exact means by which Captain Hook ‘acquired’ (or perhaps I should more ac…
Madwoman Monologues
The Butterfly Club has once again been set alight by brilliantly talented performers as part of the final season of Madwoman Monologues. The show is pro…
The Elvis Big Band Tribute Show
The Elvis Big Band Tribute Show is touring Melbourne and regional Victoria, so for all of you Elvis-loving fans out there, head out and enjoy a night of mu…
Daddy Long Legs – Long Applause
What a show! It’s a little bit like a fantastic audio-book with songs and an incredible two person cast having us all holding on for the ending we hope to …
Poe Dreams of Madness
Decked out with skeletons, skulls and all décor dark and spooky, the moment theatre goers stepped into the Garrick Theatre, they were transported into a go…
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…
Bleak Expectations: Presented by Limelight Theatre
Adapted from a series of BBC radio plays – ‘Bleak Expectations’ puts a fun twist on Charles Dickens’ classic tale that is well staged, and performed by the…
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Picture this, a meteor has crashed landed into your peaceful town and a horrible illness is slowly infecting the townsfolk causing them to face one of life…
Film Review: Trust (2024)
Trust emerges as a standout film for this year’s St ALi’s Italian Film Festival, running nationwide at Palace Cinemas from September 18 to October 23. It i…
Same Time Next Week
Every time I see a show with puppets, I’m reminded just how much I love puppets, and how there should be more shows with puppets – and Same Time Next Week …
Lost In Yonkers
Neil Simon’s Tony Award and Pulitzer prize-winning comedy Lost in Yonkers is an absolute delight. Presented by the Roxy Lane Theatre in Maylands, who p…
Garrick Theatre: Steel Magnolias
The “Steel Magnolias” performance at the Garrick Theatre was a touching and emotional experience that highlighted the strength of female friendship, resili…
Film Review: Mr Blake At Your Service!
2023 French comedy-drama directed by de Gilles Legardinier in his directorial debut, Mr. Blake At Your Service! stars John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Émilie …
Prima Facie: An Intense and Thought-Provoking Journey
Prima facie—a Latin phrase meaning “at first sight” or “based on first impression”—is used in both civil and criminal law to denote that a legal claim has s…
Hands On A Hardbody
It’s always a pleasure when theatre companies step away from big-name shows to bring more unique (and often fantastic) shows to local audiences. Limelig…
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…
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…
