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Living The Dream
Here’s a genre you may not have heard of: ‘suburban gothic’. It’s considered an offshoot of American gothic horror but instead of taking place in...
Where Little Stars Shine: Coach Mon’s Baby Wonderland
Up the stairs of the multi-story landmark Clocktower building in Moonee Ponds, I come upon a theatre studio lit up in bright primary colours, complete...
The Courage To Become: A Saltwater Girl’s Journey Home
Deep within the depths of the Motley Wherehaus I enter Vault 2 - a tiny rectangular 25-seat theatre encased in wall-to-walk black draping, already creating...
Spooks, Spoofs, and Splendid Sketches: Why ‘Nosebleeds’ is a Melbourne Fringe Must-See
As I walk down the laneway of Meyer Place, I arrive at a mysterious dark door, which unbeknownst to me, leads up two flights of...
Melancholia: When Tap Meets the Human Mind
Tap dancing, as a whole, would usually bring to mind a nostalgic air of old 1940’s Hollywood, featuring singers and dancers hoofing to high-energy numbers....
Dancing Through the Storm: Finding Light in Glimpses of Heaven
Upstairs in Motley Bauhaus’ cabaret room, I come upon a stage set as the aftermath of a torrential storm. A neglected apartment in shambles -...
When Life Gives You Grapes: An Existential Comedy
As I enter the Motley Bauhaus saloon-style pub in Carlton, I am infused with 1970’s nostalgia, bedecked with retro-style posters of shows-gone-by, and funk...
The Stars Come Out To Play
We were warmed up and welcomed by "Jeremy" the twin of Celebrity Theatresports host Jeromaia Detto, at least that's what Jeremy would have us believe....
The Eternally Hopeful
The Eternally Hopeful is an uplifting and beautifully sad song cycle. Containing several vignettes, four actors tell small stories with big emotions across...
Teen Talent and Time Travel
A Wrinkle In Time is a dramatic fantasy about a young girl named Meg, her brother, Charles Wallace, and their new friend Calvin, who embark...
Sydney’s Razor Gangs True Crime Tour
If you are an adult true-crime fanatic and love historical detail then the Sydney’s Razor Gang True Crime Tour is for you. In fact it...
They Did Indeed Kicketh Much A**
She Kills Monsters is one of those productions I find quite intriguing as a youth theatre director. It's a tough piece to work with, but...
