Theatre reviews
Dark Emu has some excellent dancing but not a strong enough structure
Bruce Pascoe's book doesn't translate very well from page to stage but Bangarra's dancers showed poise and commitment throughout.
- by Michelle Potter
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Canberra life
Disturbing farce blurs the thin line between comedy and tragedy
Kurt Vonnegut's Happy Birthday, Wanda June is a an uncompromising condemnation of alpha male aggression.
- by Peter Wilkins
Canberra life
Secrets and surprises revealed in a well-paced and moving production
Director Denny Lawrence's understated production of Hannie Rayson's Hotel Sorrento has strong ensemble work and, eventually, emotional fireworks.
- by Alanna Maclean
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Canberra life
Thrilling battle of wills builds superbly in tension and anticipation
Joanna Murray-Smith's Switzerland is given an excellent production by Pigeonhole Theatre with two superb actors in Karen Vickery and Lachlan Ruffy.
- by Peter Wilkins
Canberra life
A compelling and engrossing examination in dance of rhythms in nature
Australian Dance Theatre's latest work is poetic, elemental, ritualistic, and even operatic in the intense theatricality that pervades it.
- by Michelle Potter
Canberra life
An affectionate and enjoyable comic nod to old-time live radio
Canberra Repertory Society presents a loving showcase of soap, science fiction, surreal British comedy and more in this loving tribute.
- by Alanna Maclean
Canberra life
Vigorous and ultimately moving treatment of a descent into madness
This adaptation of Gogol's story Diary of a Madman is absorbing and thought-provoking.
- by Alanna Maclean
Mother smothers, but daughters are lost in MTC House of Bernarda Alba
For this play to work at its best, you have to believe in the daughters' dilemma - and that's where this production falls short.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Canberra life
Adrenalin-fuelled production of a Jane Austen classic is full of fun
State Theatre Company South Australia's Sense & Sensibility tells the classic story while injecting plenty of verve and wit.
- by Peter Wilkins
Opinion
Canberra life
A hugely enjoyable production of audience favourite The Merry Widow
The Australian Ballet's production of The Merry Widow has great tunes, comedy, romance, beautiful sets and costumes, and spectacular dancing.
- by Michelle Potter
Jonathan Pie review: Blistering attacks on both sides of politics
The angry British TV reporter created by actor Tom Walker has become a viral sensation for his erudite rants about the state of UK and world politics.
- by Craig Platt