Reviews

Louisa May Alcott’s novel Little Women was originally published in 1868. The coming-of-age story of the March sisters follows their transition from childhood to womanhood. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the musical adaptation follows our headstrong protagonist Jo March and her passion for storytelling, only rivalled by her love and devotion to her family.

I am so glad I had the chance see this production! Not just because it is feisty and funny; nor because its messages “hit us hardhard” like “Aunty Fale’ and her broomstick in the poem “My Dog”! But because I knew that before I could start writing about the performance itself, I had to find out more about Tusiata Avia and her work!

And that has been very moving … stirring … and disturbing … just like the production itself.

21 Hearts, subtitled Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke, is advertised as “A compelling true story of friendship and courage.” The latest in a series of plays from Theatre 180, that combine live theatre with film and projected images in a cinema setting. 

Improvisational comedy is unpredictable, relying on audiences to spur on gags. In turn, it builds up a friendly camaraderie with punters and creates a fun atmosphere.

Woo Woo is an improv show, it is more than just laughing at the skinny -weird guy Damien Vosk who kindly introduces himself as your average insignificant blend-in-the-crowd-type, as he stands behind the microphone on the makeshift stage in the cellar of a chic bar with a cool name such as Bard’s Apothecary, located down a side street somewhere in the CBD.