Singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko may not seem like an obvious choice of composer for Bell Shakespeare’s retelling of Twelfth Night, but as she tells Ara Jansen, there’s more to this comedy than initially meets the eye.
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Maybe-baby play contains charisma aplenty
31 July 2023
The Hypotheticals is a contemporary tale of potential baby-making that’s thoughtful, refreshing and pleasingly subversive, says Claire Trolio.
Bali is worth a visit
13 July 2023
It may not be perfect, but We’ll Always Have Bali could be the start of the a new wave of talent at The Blue Room Theatre, writes David Zampatti.
Platonic parenting for the win?
11 July 2023
Are we asking ourselves the right questions before we step on the parental rollercoaster? In The Hypotheticals playwrights Jeffrey Jay Fowler and Sarah Reuben dive into one of life’s biggest decisions. Nina Levy finds out more.
Cartoony show creates lots of LOLs
10 July 2023
Barking Gecko’s The Snow is an adventure story that will have you in fits of laughter, promise junior reviewers Jackson and Chloe Davis.
Snow-laden play is small but mighty
3 July 2023
With a vivacious cast, Barking Gecko’s latest offering comes with an empowering message for our kids.
Blueback takes you on a deep journey
2 July 2023
With clever staging, mesmerising movement and rich storytelling, Spare Parts’ production of Blueback captivates junior reviewers Jackson and Chloe Davis.
Champion makes distinguished WA debut
2 June 2023
With powerful performances and impeccable staging, Kate Champion’s direction of Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know To Be True impresses David Zampatti, even if he has some doubts about the play.
From go to whoa in 24 hours
24 May 2023
Imagine writing, rehearsing and presenting a play in just 24 hours. It sounds impossible, but that’s exactly what young members of WA Youth Theatre Company will be doing this June.
Shining a beacon of light on our history
23 May 2023
With a movie screen providing a magnificent backdrop to the action, Theatre 180’s latest CineStage epic is a powerful and accessible introduction to World War I, from an Australian perspective, writes David Zampatti.