Tag: reviews
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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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Rent (Sydney Opera House) ★★★★★
This is Rent done right: a must-see.
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The Talented Mr Ripley (Sydney Theatre Co) ★★★★
Be gay, do crimes.
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Kimberly Akimbo (MTC) ★★★★
Five-time Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo is quirky, charming, and completely original. Get to Melbourne before Kimberly Akimbo disappears — there’s no telling if Sydney will get its chance.
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Once on This Island (Hayes) ★★★★½
It’s a little scrappy, a little sappy, and very, very heartwarming.
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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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Grief is the Thing With Feathers (Belvoir) ★★★★½
Don’t be put off by the title; while it meditates on grief, it’s also quite fun, albeit in a dark way.
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Fewer Emergencies (Old Fitz) ★★★★½
Frankly, this is fantastic work.