Reviews

The new Kings Cross Theatre is a tiny space up four steep flights of stairs in a building that overlooks the Cross’s famous Coca Cola sign. For this production the acting area cuts the audience into two and as many old chairs as possible have been crammed together. No problem – except it's one act running for 105 minutes and the only possible exit for 50% of the audience is via the stage. Oh, the joys of the fringe!

Penrith Musical and Comedy Company are first NSW company to present the brilliant Kander and Ebb musical Chicago on its return to the circuit this year, with lots of excitement and expectation as other societies follow suit during the year. Choosing to perform in the smaller concert hall instead of the larger theatre was a good decision. With a very minimal set design, the space worked to their advantage and nothing got lost.

Artistic Director Li Cunxin has waited many years for Queensland Ballet to present Ben Stevenson’s version of Swan Lake for the first time in Australia,and with the esteemed choreographer on hand (assisted by Tim O’Keefe) to recreate his vision, it’s a time for celebration. Swan Lake and Stevenson’s production hold a special place in Li’s ballet DNA with him having been taught the movement by Margo Fonteyn for Housten Ballet’s 1985 production where he danced Prince Siegfried.

As presented by Darlington Theatre Players, Edward Albee’s modern theatrical classicWho's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a tight, emotionally charged incarnation of this game-changer Tony Award winning play.

Middle aged couple Martha and George have a deteriorating relationship and play emotional games. They draw a visiting couple, new colleague Nick and his wife Honey, into their emotional vortex,