Reviews

Before Les Misérables, Phantom, Chicago or Lion King, Fiddler on the Roof was the longest running musical on Broadway, clocking up 3,242 performances. The 1971 movie adaptation received nine Academy Award nominations, winning three. Israeli actor Chaim Topol (still only in his mid-thirties) became a household name as the 'people's Tevye'.  This production is dedicated to both Topol and lyricist Sheldon Harnick who passed away this year in March (aged 87), and June (aged 99) respectively.

The Last Great Hunt’s The Hypotheticals tells of two best friends in the latter half of their 30s, a single straight woman and a partnered gay man who are hypothetically asking whether they should have a baby… together. A highly imaginative, deeply personal, and very physical piece of theatre, this 70-minute little treasure of a show has its audience engrossed.

This play is a masterclass in how the action, delivery and intention of actors can completely change the meaning of the same words.

Constellations is a ‘two hander’ for two star-crossed lovers, beekeeper Roland (Johnny Carr) and quantum physicist Marianne (Catherine Văn-Davies). The same fragments of their lives are repeated over and over with slight twists.

The change in the ‘metaverse’ is recorded in the script by a change from bold to normal text. In this elegant production the changes are realised with light, sound and skilful acting.

Theatre on Chester is renowned for presenting Australian stories very well and its latest production, The Peach Season by Debra Oswald, is no exception.  The play was short-listed for the New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, and since its premiere at Griffin Theatre Company has enjoyed success and popularity, particularly on the community theatre circuit.