Reviews

Claire is an Anglican priest who leads a Community choir. The Events shows us what happens to Claire after a terrible experience, as she attempts to understand what happened and come to terms with the experience.

Catherine McClements plays Claire with depth and passion, an interesting character who has many layers and is the show’s compelling force.

Appealing to a smart young and vibrant audience, Dead Air, presented at the Bluestone Arts Space by Bitten By Productions, has all the hallmarks of an engrossing story that has been put together with clever care and precision by some inspired, up and coming theatre makers.  It was certainly worth catching.  (Apologies for not being able to get this response online sooner due to extenuating personal circumstances.)

The Merry Widow was written in 1905 during the heyday of operetta and is one of the few titles from that age that are still produced in modern times. The reason is simple – Lehar’s ravishing score. It’s a classic of the genre and it’s the musical element that most excites in the new Graeme Murphy production which was commissioned by The Opera Conference.

Yana Alana is the alter ego of Helpmann award-winning artist Sarah Ward. Her show, The Legend of Queen Kong Episode 2 In Outer Space is not for a faint hearted performer or a prudish audience. It is advertised, appropriately, as being suitable for a 16+ age group. Ward, who has a well-established cult following, makes Yana Alana, her regular main show character for all pieces, the focus; the cabaret star and story teller of this 70-minute creative and courageous show.