In their new burlesque-cabaret work, local theatre makers Joe Lui and Phoebe Sullivan dive into desire, to strip away some ugly truths. But what prompted them to lay these issues bare?
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What to SEE
What to SEE at The Blue Room this summer
20 January 2022
Spoilt for choice when it comes to planning your summer festival viewing? Take a punt on Summer Nights at The Blue Room Theatre.
Kids
Thousands of bubbles? No troubles!
19 January 2022
If you like bubbles then Seesaw’s junior reviewer Ollie Newman recommends getting to this show before it floats out the door.
The Festival Sessions
Punk rock musical rewrites old scripts
18 January 2022
If you’ve ever wondered what the coming-of-age musical Spring Awakening would be like if it were queer, Michele Gould’s 107 is the musical for you.
The Festival Sessions
Glutton for punishment
17 January 2022
Inspired by Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, She’s Terribly Greedy is a visually arresting foray into the mind of a young woman who can’t decide which path in life to follow.
Reviews
Mind games in the dark
17 January 2022
Exquisite sound design is at the heart of two immersive theatre shows, with the potential to expand and manipulate the imagination. Claire Trolio takes the plunge twice in one night.
Reviews
A tale of many emails and a golden llama
17 January 2022
A little kooky and very shiny, Michelle Aitken’s new solo work is classic Fringe fare, writes Nina Levy.
The Festival Sessions
Salome remixed in a heady brew
17 January 2022
A biblical story collides with COVID as a team of dancers and theatre makers explore the story of Salome. Find out more from deviser and performer Andrew Sutherland in this Festival Sessions interview.
Reviews
The epic journey continues
15 January 2022
Homer’s Athens was bedevilled by the plague, making it the perfect inspiration for a modern remake of the classic yarn. In episode two of the epic, Odysseus tries to get home from Troy, and David Zampatti goes along for the ride.
The Festival Sessions
Step Feet First into a tale of young love and tragedy
10 January 2022
Drawing parallels with the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, This Is Where We Live is a poetic and gritty exploration of first love tarnished by the grips of trauma and isolation.
