‘Doghole’ // Vena Cava Productions
‘Doghole' was outrageous.
Wilson’s writing is outrageously humorous and incredibly intelligent. Every character is completely alive, no matter …
Author: Annabel Gilbert
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.
‘Zagazig’ // Curtain World
'Zagazig' was dreamlike.
Curtain World's original production takes you on a magical journey through a vibrant and lopsided Brisbane. Read the revi…
‘White China’ // Playlab Theatre
‘White China’ was generational.
Brisbane is home to many intergenerational families, home to many cultures and, of course, highly prone to floo…
‘Bakersfield Mist’ // Ad Astra
‘Bakersfield Mist’ was energetic.
Art, authenticity and alcohol are the hot topics at Ad Astra as they bring to life Stephen Sach’s 'Bakersfi…
‘Nu Disco!’ // PIP Theatre
‘Nu Disco!’ was lively.
Directed by Laura McAloney, 'Nu-Disco!' is a fun and fast show with an intense technical aesthetic and a witty truthfu…
‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ // Vena Cava Productions
‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ was uncomfortable.
With direction by Hannah Barr, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. was abrupt and graphic. A d…
‘Macbeth’ // Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble
'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’ // Ad Astra
‘The Normal Heart' was intimate.
Ad Astra delivered an emotionally grounded rendition of ‘The Normal Heart’, touching on both the light and t…
‘The Boys’ // PIP Theatre
'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 produ…