Reviews

Pop culture meets reality TV to retell the story of Joan of Arc and her cult of personality, with a contemporary lens, in a highly theatrical style. Curtin Theatre Arts and the Hayman Theatre Company present Joan Must Die - I Never Really Liked Her Anyway, in only its second ever production.

In their mission statement, Gympie based Perseverance Street Theatre Company state they want to create theatre with an “authentic connection to people and place”. Grit fulfils this mission statement. This theatre company has struck a rich seam of gold in a town that allegedly ran out years ago. This particular nugget of culture is like a rock in the river of time. It fixes both in time and place our hopes and dreams. 

Mel Brooks’ international musical theatre favourite Young Frankenstein is back from the dead, thanks to Millennial Productions. Known for their exceptional musical theatre productions, this not-for-profit company has garnered significant attention among Brisbane's theatre enthusiasts, and their latest production lives up to expectations. Everyone on stage, from the smallest roles to the core cast, exudes dedication, resulting in a polished and well-rehearsed show.

"I see love as being a combination of lust and trust" is a comment I once heard on a documentary on the subject many years ago and certainly sprang to mind whilst viewing this new version of Patrick Marber's searing play which first premiered at London's National Theatre 27 years ago.