Reviews

Powered by unparalleled choreographic vision and invention, and Tom Snowdon’s scorching soundscape, Value for Money is, quite simply, the most outstanding piece of contemporary dance theatre I have ever seen. Performing with unmatched skill and artistry, the dancers’ faultless execution of this punishing journey was never anything less than absolutely riveting – matching the physical challenges of the work's luxurious, choreographic adventurousness to absolute perfection.

On another perfect Darwin night under the stars, the 37 weeks pregnant Ms Hetherington took to the stage, immediately winning our hearts with her megawatt smile and personality, before embracing our mask-wearing, COVID-anxious souls in the theatrical equivalent of a bear hug. And from that moment, we were all hers.

Baby Shower is a little gem of a show that races through its hour-long run time – maybe because, with her midwife standing by in the audience, the hilarity and activity may have become too much for her very soon to be with us baby.

Little Gem is a monologue play featuring three generations of the same family over the course of a year, Performed by three very strong performers, it was very well received by a sold-out audience at its only matinee performance.

While Roleystone Theatre (the building) is being rebuilt, Roleystone Theatre (the company) are temporarily performing at Roleystone Hall. While this Community Hall is limiting the show choice in many ways (the company needs to bump-out between most performances and cannot use a complex set), there have been some inspired choices of show that are embracing this unusual venue, and Cosi uses this space to its advantage.