Spamalot

Spamalot

"What you are about to see is the result of 12 days work". Drew Anthony introduced the dress rehearsal for his latest production, Spamalot, explaining that this is the time...
Frozen by Stray Cats Theatre

Frozen by Stray Cats Theatre

My first reaction to an amateur theatre company taking on Frozen was "ok, that's ambitious". It is a challenging show in every respect: the sets, the costumes, the casting, the...
Once

Once

Playing at Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne, Once reminded me to appreciate the right things again.  This started already in the foyer where people bustled and pushed past each other and I...
Life Lessons From Backstage

Life Lessons From Backstage

One year ago to the day, I walked into the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre to experience my first Stray Cats Theatre Company production. It was Mary Poppins and, not knowing...
Anastasia

Anastasia

It's been a while. I stopped writing here because I found "reviewing" was stealing the joy of shows. I'd be approaching the opening of a production waiting to analyse and...
The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

I am not a Mormon, but as a Christian, I knew I was still taking a risk with this one. I knew it would be outrageous, but was still not...
Tivoli Lovely

Tivoli Lovely

Eddie Perfect’s brand new musical at the Heath Ledger Theatre was a fresh and funny night out. Performed by current WAAPA students, there was much to like and, for me,...
Leaving most to be desired

Leaving most to be desired

I pride myself on being a straight shooter and saying things the way they are and the last musical I went to was absolutely abysmal. So, I need to share...
Back To The Future in Sydney

Back To The Future in Sydney

Having already seen this in London in January, I had been itching for the opportunity to watch the Sydney Back To The Future for many months. The memory of that first experience...
Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

To make a production excellent, you have to make all of it good. The most talented lead in the world is of no use if the band can't play or...