Reviews

Guys and Dolls, in the hands of first-time director David Thomson, was a gamble that returned in spades.  His goal was to pay homage to the ‘golden age’ of musical theatre whilst challenging the moments in the script and story that, because of its age, failed to reflect where we are now as a society. Much of the inherent sexism of the original book has been subtly challenged without sacrificing the humour or vitality of the show.  The female protagonists come across as more empowered and the males are called out for their sins.

Murder on the Midland Line is later in the evening silliness that is best consumed after a few drinks. An unlikely story, with even more unlikely characters, it is sprinkled with some comedy gems and the capacity audiences are clearly having a good time. 

Dirt, presented by Patrick Livesey for Fringe World, is a moving, passionate, and extremely powerful piece of drama, that is one of the most compelling pieces of theatre that you will see at Fringe World (or at any time this year).

In Umbrella Works' The B Plot Girls, Bridget is a sweet housewife with mannerisms that would put the Stepford Wives to shame. Jen is a determined journalist struggling in a man’s world. They are both ‘B plot’ characters in a television series about to be canned. As we view the series, we also experience the ads for sponsors that are keeping this struggling series afloat, and we go to some strange and satanic places.