As a director, Watson leans into the rough and energetic physicality of a rugby match, drawing out exuberant performances from the ensemble, despite the relatively small stage and cast size…Alone it Stands is a real crowd-pleaser, and the most enjoyable show I’ve seen at Ensemble in years
Tag: Sydney Theatre Review
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest at STC
The irony of Sydney Theatre Company staging a production that skewers the upper classes while also selling tickets that often cost upwards of $100 is not lost on me. I know that many students, like myself, might not be able to afford to see this show, which is a shame because it really is a very witty, very fun night out.
Review: Expiration Date at Meraki
Although obviously the work of a playwright who is still finding her voice, I think it is an admirable debut play that discusses important feminist issues. I’m sure that many couples in their twenties and thirties will find Expiration Date relatable in its exploration of the difficult conversations regarding having or not having kids. The one-location storytelling and brilliantly simple set were perfectly engineered for indie theatre, and the creative team should be applauded for achieving more with less.
Review: Choir Boy at Riverside Theatres
The talented directing team of Dimitriadis and Okenyo have taken McCraney’s writing and delivered a tender and moving story that reckons with masculinity, sexuality and spirituality amongst young black men. As the cast took their bows to a standing ovation on opening night, many a tear was shed in the audience.
Review: The Italians at Belvoir 25A
The Italians is a farce that thrives on chaos and silliness. It’s not the most coherent script, but that haphazard quality is what makes it so charming.
The Italians has the energy of a university revue or high school play. It doesn’t always make a lot of sense, but everyone’s having so much fun that you don’t really care.
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