Reviews

William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies captures something frighteningly human, which is why it continues to be taught in literature classes 70 years after it’s debut. While author William Golding’s story conforms with his personal theory that without rules and discipline, people inevitably “revert” to “savagery”, the events of his story are based on his keen observation of behaviours he observed while fighting in both world wars, and also while teaching at a boys’ school.

A night in the theatre which surprises, takes you out of your comfort zone, laugh and think is rare all in one play.

Cost of Living does all that – a unique production about the interdependence of people living with disabilities and those who support them.

The play opens with retired lonely truck driver Eddie (Phillip Quast) sending text messages to the phone of his late wife Ani (Kate Hood).

The narrative flashes back to the period in their life when Eddie returned to Ani’s life.

There is probably no theatre company like the Shepherd's Purse Theatre and there is definitely no small town anywhere in the world like Tyalgum, half an hour’s drive from Murwillumbah in far northern NSW. Walking into this town and seeing their shows is a little like a dream out of an old musical. It is so magical, so unique.

The Girl Who Glows is a magical story about a glowing girl called Luna, who travels Australia meeting wonderous luminescent creatures in her quest stop the world from fading to darkness. Aimed at children from 5 upwards, it incorporates delightfully silly humour, live music, glorious lights and a story designed to wake interest in the natural world. The tale is told by Zeeko, a band that has been playing for children including through Musica Viva Australia since 2009. The music is eclectic, from melodic rock and beautiful ballads to opera and rap.