Reviews

The “big production” in WA’s accidental little Ben Elton festival (it ran concurrently with Arena’s production of Ben Elton’s Silly Cow), We Will Rock You had its audience rapt, as they laughed heartily, clapped, stamped their feet and sang along.

This futuristic Queen musical that doesn’t take itself very seriously, was performed with both excellence and a nod and a wink, as this huge cast wowed its audience.

It's uncommon for the subjects of a biographical musical to be living and actively participate in its production. However, Tina Turner and her second husband, Erwin Bach, served as Executive Producers for the original production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, which opened to widespread acclaim in April 2018. Sadly Ms Turner passed away (aged 83) just as the Sydney production was opening in May 2023. Ticket sales for the show in Australia have been extraordinary, and worldwide, it has attracted millions of theatregoers and devoted fans of Ms Turner.

The Attic Productions has brought their first full musical to the stage with the effervescent and simultaneously ominous Little Shop of Horrors.  The small cast of only fourteen actors managed to fill the space with energy and optimism as the story goes from bad to worse for all of mankind.

Newly formed in 2024, Tall & Short Theatre Co have a very bright and long future, if their 2nd ever show is anything to go by. Following up from their inaugural production of Cruel Intentions the Musical, Mamma Mia! was a delight to view and included some superb performances.