Category: Australian
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Fly Girl (Ensemble) ★★★★½
Based on the true story of Deborah Lawrie’s battle to become Australia’s first female commercial airline pilot, it has all the hallmarks of a feel-good hit of the summer – even if we’re still in spring.
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Meow Meow’s The Red Shoes (Belvoir) ★★★★
Cabaret sensation Meow Meow has set up camp on Belvoir’s main stage, desperately fighting the creative inertia of nihilism.
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The Edit (Belvoir 25a) ★★★★★
Reality TV get its own ‘villain edit’ in The Edit.
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Fekei (Qtopia)
For many Fiji is a holiday destination for sun, beaches and friendly locals, but for Akanisi has some tough decisions she has to face.
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The Shiralee (Sydney Theatre Co) ★★★★
A cast of STC all-stars, and a brilliant STC debut, make The Shiralee a feast for lovers of great performances.
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werkaholics (Belvoir 25a) ★★
Some shows deliberately defy simple, clear interpretation and artfully invite the audience to discover meaning on their own terms. Some, like werkaholics, do none of those things.
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Babyteeth (KXT on Broadway) ★★★
This is not a feel-good night at the theatre, but this production highlights some exciting onstage talent.
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Emerald City (Ensemble) ★★★
Emerald City deserves its place in Sydney’s theatrical canon.
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Marrow (Carriageworks) ★★★★
Marrow hits the ears like a rave and the heart like a punch.
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Koreaboo (Griffin) ★★★
Koreaboo plays out like a two-handed sitcom.
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