Independent Reviews

‘Making Money’ was capital. Brisbane Arts Theatre has gone all out with glittery design, eccentric characters and a big cast in a…

‘Conviction’ was life-affirming. Playwright Zoey Dawson’s 70-minute show ‘Conviction’ is absurdly hilarious, wonderfully acted and reminds us that we are all imperfect…

‘John and Jen’ was heartfelt. Brand new theatre company Queen Jean Productions deserves a standing ovation for its debut show, ‘John and…

‘Brisbaret’ was energising. The energy emanating from ‘Brisbaret’ variety show hosts Sophie Banister and Thien Pham was infectious as they opened with…

‘Elektra/Orestes’ was electrifying. A broken royal family, a post-dramatic flip, and a whole lot of blood. These were key ingredients in The…

‘The Revolutionists’ was empowering. Lined with fairy lights, the courtyard of the Christ Church in Milton was bustling with life as audiences…

‘The Preacher’ was philosophical. What do you get when you combine Ecclesiastes, wine, food puns and an existential spiral? You are left…

‘The 39 Steps’ was aces. Brisbane Arts Theatre’s original 1900s armchairs, swinging jazz music and stylised promotional artwork by Sean and Ashleigh…

‘This Wide Night’ was visceral. In the aptly grimy and urban venue of BackDock Arts, A Moveable Theatre delivered a gut-wrenching and…

‘The Bull, The Moon, and the Coronet of Stars’ was sensual. As one of the first shows to premiere in Metro Arts’…