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Essay: the newest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is shocking but it’s not surprising
Maddy is an Australian musical theatre performer who’s shocked, but not surprised, about the atrocities in the production of Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat that’s currently touring Australia. Read her full essay on the role of actors and institutions in it’s making here.
Review: Purgatorio is a surreal examination of forgiveness
Ariel Dorfman’s lesser known play Purgatorio takes shape in an expansive white gallery at Flow Studios. Read Charlotte’s review of this emotional puzzle here.
Review: Brittany & the Mannequins showcases the horrifying rot of wealth
Clare loves a well crafted theatrical world - read her review of the terrifyingly detailed one created by Callum Mackay and the Fever103 team here.
Review: Art + Information is an exciting three-course meal
Ceridwen is passionate about artsifying the sciences. Read her review of the University of Sydney’s performance lecture series, where art brings big ideas to life, here!
Review: Tongue Tied has trouble focusing on its real subject
There are so many stories about journalists out there, it’s sometimes hard to make your mark. Read Charlotte’s review of brand new Australian play Tongue Tied, about Mia the journalist, here.
Review: RBG: Of Many, One is a portrait of pop feminism
Charlotte is a lawyer, and every day they get closer and closer to defecting to the arts. Read her review of Suzie Miller’s (a lawyer who’s already defected) newest, somewhat disappointing work with Sydney Theatre Company here.
Review: Australian Theatre Live preserves a sophisticated production of Away
Charlotte played Meg in a high school production of Away, and has finally had an opportunity to see the whole thing performed, thanks to Australian Theatre Live. Read their review of it here!
Essay: Grand Theft Theatre, or a reflection on reflections
Martha loves mirrors, has complicated feelings about theatre, and went to see Pony Cam’s Grand Theft Theatre at Melbourne Fringe. Read her essay about all those things here.
Review: Australian Theatre Live’s Taming of the Shrew is a muddled production
Clare sat down in her pyjamas with her cat to watch some theatre on the brand-new streaming service Australian Theatre Live - read about her experience here!
Review: we need more loving plays like Meet My Grandies
Meet My Grandies is a lovely development where three grandchildren tell you about their grandparents and their shared worries and loves. Read Martha’s review of it here.
Review: End Of isn’t necessary enough
It’s an incredible privilege to be an artist in Australia. Read Charlotte’s review of Ash Flanders’ reflection on being an artist that doesn’t quite hit the mark.
The one woman show: a resurgence of storytelling
Clare loves cry laughing at high octane comedy. Read her review of three excellent one woman shows doing the most at Melbourne Fringe!
Review: Class Act is an acting class in acting your class
Martha hates art and thinks it should be defunded. Read her review of Mish Gregor’s Class Act and Australian theatre’s class problem here.
Review: Never Closer is acutely emotive
Read Charlotte’s review of the award-nominated, new Irish Australian play at Belvoir’s Downstairs theatre for one more week!
Audio review: Looking for Alibrandi is still searching
In a new audio format, Foyer Talks, Vaanie and Charlotte talk Looking for Alibrandi, what worked, and what left them feeling short changed.
Review: Cyrano is incandescent
Read Charlotte’s review of Virginia Gay’s sparkling queer version of Cyrano De Bergerac at Melbourne Theatre Company here!
Kaleidoscope Recs: four shows about sex work and sex you need to see this Melbourne Fringe
Check out Savannah (sex worker) and Martha (not)’s recommendations for fun shows by sex workers, about sex workers this Fringe!
Review: The Great Australian Play is a puzzle and a half
Get ready for things to get a bit weird in Charlotte’s review of a surreal adventure into the Australian storymaking machine.
Kaleidoscope Recs: five messy, mushy shows about love this week at Sydney Fringe
Read all about five of hopeless romantic, writer and wine/cheese lover Sophie McCrae’s mushy recommendations for the third week of Sydney Fringe here.
Review: Overflow is achingly familiar
Read all about the all-trans, all-gender diverse excellence happening at Darlinghurst Theatre Company here.