I’m back with three more mini-reviews from my big London theatre trip. In this entry the Aussies hit the West End with STC’s The Picture of Dorian Gray transfer with Sarah Snook, the Bush’s West End hit Red Pitch, and the recent-Olivier award winning Operation Mincemeat. PLAY 4: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, adapted and…
Tag: Musical Theatre
Review: Fangirls (2022) at Sydney Opera House
I truly believe Fangirls has the potential to play on a Broadway stage one day, and hope it continues to grow and improve with each iteration. Fangirls is a joyful, hilarious show that demonstrates an incisive understanding of contemporary fandom culture in the internet age, and I can’t wait to see it staged again.
Jack’s Mum Died and They Wanna Sing About It
“I want young people to see the show because I always try to impart on people to treat their family and their mothers better. I think it’s an important show for anyone to see who has parents, because I think it provides a valuable perspective to re-evaluate your own relationship with your parents that you might later reflect on after they’re gone.”
Review: Ugly Love at Flight Path Theatre
Ugly Love is a witty and topical show and Matthews should be applauded for taking on the considerable challenge of bringing a new Australian musical to our stages. I felt lucky to be a part of the audience and hope to see the work develop and grow in future productions.
Scribbles of Stage and Screen 