Reviews

“It’s Sydney. It’s Boxing Day. And it’s stinking hot. Grandad Stephen was the BBQ King and his adult children have gathered to honour his memory …”

Family traditions often outlive their raison d’etre. Sometimes it’s better just to let them go! But Peter is determined to honour his father’s legacy despite the heat, a bush fire burning not far away and the apparent indifference of the rest of the family.

Roxy Lane’s contribution to pantomime season is this “wicked” little pantomime with a clever script. Playing to capacity crowds, with lots of matinees, this is a child-friendly production with lots of colour.

Charlie Baker is a very likeable Dorothy who anchors the show well, while also doing double duty as the show’s musical director. Her famous friends are played with great teamwork by Ethan Battle (lots of personality as Scarecrow, Teale Harrison as Tin Man and Made Kate as the Cowardly Lion.

The Brisbane Music Festival usually spotlights classical music, but last night at St John’s Cathedral, music fans were treated to a selection of modern classic love songs, performed to perfection by Amy Lehpamer. Amy was joined by the star musical team of Alex Raineri on feisty electric keys and Luke Carbon on a scrumptious selection of woodwind instruments.

Carry on Camping at The Last Resort Holiday Park was a wild ride of a show that attracted capacity audiences who were clearly having an absolute ball. Presented by Cheap and Dodgy Productions, Primadonna Productions and the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, this is the latest in an annual series of productions which are eagerly anticipated by the local community - not least because they star local Member of Parliament and Minister for the Arts the Honourable David Templeman.