Art and the appreciation of it is subjective, so they say. ‘They’ also say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which is the catalyst for climax in the deliciously and deeply layered ART by Yasmina Reza (translated by Christopher Hampton).
New producing duo Technically Delightful have built their debut show as a fictional awards night celebrating the biggest musicals on Broadway, and they have committed to the bit from the moment you walk in.
For Star Wars devotees, it’s a joyfully left-of-centre celebration of the franchise. But for even the most casual of fans, it’s a wildly entertaining night punctuated with laughs, sexy performances and lightsabers.
The show strikes a balance between musical and theatre, which is a relief for punters who enjoy a break between belters. It is one of the few shows I have seen where every song is executed beautifully, it was astonishing to hear an ensemble cast execute magical moments.
RBG: Of Many, One arrives in Adelaide with both weight and momentum
More than just nostalgia and the celebration of an album, this gig was a reminder of what makes Augie March one of Australia’s most enduring and quietly brilliant acts.
The show is an explosion of joy, power, protest and celebration as we honour Tash’s success and the room fills with a unique feeling of empowerment and energy, and a message: if you don’t fit the mould, make your own mould.
Seeing Cluedo at Her Majesty’s Theatre is like catching up with your favourite old friends. It doesn’t matter how long it is since you last saw them, you just know you’re going to have fun. And that’s the great charm of this touring production – it is just pure, unapologetic fun, delivered with a cheeky wink and tons of enthusiasm. Yes, it’s a classic ‘whodunnit’ based on the popular board game, but really it’s less about the murder mystery and more about the old-school comedy.
This is THE party of the Fringe! Bootscootin’ baddies, thigh slappin’ numbers and the hottest cast that’ll put the wild in your west and the yee in your haw.
Is Casual Receptionist of the Quarter a play? Is it sketch comedy? Is is cabaret? Is it commentary on capitalism, the patriarchy, class structure, and an argument for paying artists a living wage? Yes, it is all of these things. And it’s bloody brilliant.
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