Reviews

Comedian Heath Franklin has resurrected his most popular impersonation of deceased criminal ‘Chopper’ Read for his new show Bogan Jesus. His latest offering is not for the easily offended, but most come expecting to be shocked by Franklin’s brutally honest humour.

With trademark moustache, sunglasses and tattoos, the comedian is obviously comfortable in the skin of the former notorious gangster.

Miss Westralia - The Beryl Mills Story is a new musical based on the very first Miss Australia, a 19 year old from Geraldton, and her trip to the United States with competition sponsor Frank Packer.

Balloon Head Theatre’s production features a collaborative script with music and lyrics by Jake Nielson, music by Matthew Predny, book by (actors) Madeline Clouston, Ameliia Bourke and Noemie Huttner-Koros and dramaturgy by Ariella Stolan. A great concept, the story is a good one, and the songs well structured.

It is exactly four Years to the Day since Jeff and Dan last met face to face. They have a history that stretches back twenty-five years to their first day at College and in the last four years a lot of things have changed.

I have been aware of Bernadette Robinson’s one woman shows for a number of years, but had not encountered them until now. I was not disappointed.

For almost an hour and a half, Ms. Robinson enthralled her audience by presenting many of the iconic female singers of the last century. She effectively combined her acting and musical skills to portray each character. The standing ovation at the end was richly deserved.