‘Hide the Dog’ was action-packed.
Every parent knows the challenge of keeping kids engaged in theatre for anything less than awesome and so in that sense, youth theatre can sometimes be a gamble. ‘Hide the Dog’ was a crowd-pleasing, action-packed comedy that not only held my 10-year-old son’s attention but also had us both entertained.
‘Party Ghost’ was entrancing.
Returning from festivals across the globe, the award-winning macabre, and wonderfully hilarious ‘Party Ghost’ has arrived to haunt and delight audiences for the 2023 Brisbane Festival. Directed by Nicci Wilks and performed by the talented duo Olivia Porter and Jarred Dewey, this show is uproarious, mesmerising, shocking and clever all at once.
‘Cirque Bon Bon’ was mesmerising.
While the Piazza is packed for the rest of the ‘Cirque Bon Bon’ BrisFest run, you can catch Jacs Entertainment’s next enthralling circus show at Brisbane Powerhouse this December, with their upcoming production, ‘Jingle’.
‘The Making of Pinocchio’ was personal.
In its audacity and complexity, “The Making of Pinocchio” blurs the line between the familiar and the taboo, creating a space for contemplation and reflection, and beckoning the audience to a place where honesty, creativity, and self-acceptance converge.
‘Pacific Mother’ was thought-provoking.
‘Pacific Mother’, by Japanese actress and freediver Sachito Fukumoto, is an awe-inspiring documentary that takes us on a compelling journey through the Pacific, sharing the birthing stories of women who are intimately connected to the ocean. Showing in select Australian cinemas from September 19, 2023.
‘Unconditional’ was revealing.
Theatre like this is life-affirming: it reflects ourselves in all our glory. Flawed, lost and constantly seeking love from those around us. It was all at once painful and beautiful.
‘Everybody Loves Jeanne’ was captivating.
The acting performances of Blanche Gardin, Laurent Lefitte and Maxence Tual are remarkable, as is the script. Even the music performed by various characters in the film adds to its charm and meaning. In Australian cinemas from September 9th.
‘The Crime is Mine’ was side-splitting.
A screwball comedy with a feminist edge and an endearing charm, ‘The Crime is Mine’ is a must-see for fans of the eccentrically quirky films of the 30s and 40s. In Australian cinemas from October 12th.
‘On Heat’ was furious.
Not for the faint of heart, ‘On Heat’ earned a standing ovation on opening night, and was a truly original, full-body display of the experience of being a woman in modern times.
‘don’t ask what the bird look like’ was soul-stirring.
Though Belansky’s text deals with an interwoven combination of tragedy, distrust and conflict, the writing is beautifully balanced with hilarious one-liners, heartfelt conversations, and vulnerable characters that supports the work, and engages its audience, from start to finish.
