Category: Professional Reviews

‘Prima Facie’ was unmissable.  It’s rare for an entire theatre to be on its feet within moments of a show ends. It’s even more impressive…

‘Mamma Mia’ was bedazzled.  The super trooper lights certainly found us at The Star Gold Coast for the opening night of Matt Ward Entertainment’s ‘Mamma…

‘Epic Sounds’ was magnificent.  In a world premiere, Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO), along with William Barton, showcased their newest work ‘Epic Sounds’, which celebrated nature…

‘White Pearl’ was toxic.  Queensland Theatre’s Bille Brown Theatre became a boardroom in meltdown on Thursday night for Anchuli Felicia King’s vicious and unsettling play…

‘Creedence Clearwater Inspired’ was rockin’.  Perth’s Proud Mary transformed QPAC’s Concert Hall into the Oakland Coliseum during their latest rock spectacular, ‘Creedence Clearwater Inspired’. The…

‘The Wedding Singer’ was bedazzled.  These days when most people think about Adam Sandler, they picture a washed-up actor starring in bad comedies that go…

‘A German Life’ was wunderbar.  From the very beginning, when 78-year-old Robyn Nevin shuffled onto the stage as the 102-year-old Brunhilde Pomsel, you knew you…

‘Animal Farm’ was clean.  ‘Animal Farm’ is not just a reflection of historical events and figures, but a forward-focused political theatre piece that makes strong…

‘Three’ was striking.  The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Playhouse was abuzz for ‘Three’ contemporary dance world premieres on Wednesday night.  The sheer strength and…

‘Horizon’ was confronting.  Playlab Theatre’s ‘Horizon’ opened with a bang at Brisbane Powerhouse’s intimate Underground Theatre Wednesday night, gripping the audience as it built from…