‘Bakersfield Mist’ was energetic.
Art, authenticity and alcohol are the hot topics at Ad Astra as they bring to life Stephen Sach’s ‘Bakersfield Mist’, based loosely on true events.
Annabel Gilbert is a Meanjin-based theatremaker with a passion for fierce, feminine and flamboyant stories. Spreading herself across the fields of directing, writing and acting, she practically salivates at any opportunity to bring a story to life. Currently, in her park era, you can expect to find Annabel in any sunny patch of grass with either a book or a notepad reading, writing or scribbling away.
‘Bakersfield Mist’ was energetic.
Art, authenticity and alcohol are the hot topics at Ad Astra as they bring to life Stephen Sach’s ‘Bakersfield Mist’, based loosely on true events.
‘Nu Disco!’ was lively.
Directed by Laura McAloney, ‘Nu-Disco!’ is a fun and fast show with an intense technical aesthetic and a witty truthfulness. With an entire night out crammed into 60 minutes, it is a brief but explosive exploration of nightlife, particularly from a feminine lens.
‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ was uncomfortable.
With direction by Hannah Barr, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. was abrupt and graphic. A difficult script to stage, this production was courageous in its attempt to spread Birch’s message.
‘Macbeth’ was bold.
With a strong aesthetic component and dedication to the language, QSE’s first staging of ‘Macbeth’ was a spirited success.
‘The Normal Heart’ was intimate.
Ad Astra delivered an emotionally grounded rendition of ‘The Normal Heart’, touching on both the light and the shade of a powerful story.
‘The Boys’ was hard-hitting.
‘The Boys’ is a chilling tale of violence, toxic masculinity and family. The cast and crew of PIP Theatre’s production worked seamlessly to create a reflection of reality that draws attention to the horrors of domestic violence and sexualisation of women.