1920s Phrases Theatre Makers Could Adopt
Every decade has some signature slang words and phrases that epitomise both the mainstream and subcultures of the time. In the theatre, creatives have their…
‘Sea Wall’ // THAT Production Company
‘Sea Wall’ was captivating. THAT Production Company’s ‘Sea Wall’ at the Ipswich Civic Centre was a gripping piece of live performance. What struck me about…
‘The Naked Magicians’ // The Tivoli
‘The Naked Magicians’ was magic. What do you get when you cross David Copperfield, Magic Mike and some great Aussie banter? Well, the pure magic…
‘Great Inventions’ // Queensland Symphony Orchestra
‘Great Inventions’ was great. There’s no better way to spend a windy winter’s Sunday morning than to watch the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) ‘Great Inventions’…
Brisbane season of ‘Six The Musical’ rescheduled
As a result of the ongoing disruptions created by the Sydney lockdown and the consequential measures put in place by state governments around border closures,…
‘Zigzag Street’ // Ad Astra
‘Zigzag Street’ was charming. Fortitude Valley’s Ad Astra invited audiences into a time capsule – where The Smiths spun on a record player and wafted…
Dramatic Devices: Turning Points
Turning points are the seismic shifts of drama, pivotal moments that alter the narrative landscape, deepening the story and challenging characters and…
‘Priscilla: Queen of the Desert’ // Spotlight Theatrical Company
‘Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Musical’ was colourful. Audiences were invited to “shake their groove thing” as Spotlight Theatrical Company hosted the opening night of…
20 Scripts Now in the Public Domain
They say that every romance is a recreation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and every tragedy linked to ‘Macbeth’, but there is something invigorating about bringing…
‘West Side Story’ // Opera Australia, GWB Entertainment and QPAC
‘West Side Story’ was classical. Something’s coming – scratch that – something has arrived, and it is musical perfection. Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment, in…