Written by Anthony Weigh. Directed by Sarah Goodes Reviewed by Martha “MJ” Latham Rating: 5 out of 5. Southbank Theatre, The Sumner 16 JAN — 18 FEB 2023 Tickets: https://www.mtc.com.au/plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2023/sunday/ I recently had the pleasure of seeing the play Sunday by Anthony Weigh at the Melbourne Theatre Company. The show, which is based on the life of Heide Museum of Modern Art co-founder Sunday Reed, was a captivating and thought-provoking experience. The cast, led by Nikki Shiels in the role of Sunday, was outstanding. Shiels brought a depth and nuance to the charact ..read more

Directed by Ylaria Rogers. Musical Direction by Matthew Reid. Review by Karen Illesca 4 Stars Hayes Theatre Company, Performances from 11 January 2023 Tickets: https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/urinetown/ URINETOWN TAKES THE PISS AND DELIVERS ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT WITH A THOUGHT PROVOKING MANIFEST. Although first produced in 2001, this clever satire by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotos still feels fresh and delivers a timely message with a pastiche cleverly drawn from classic musical theatre to highly humorous effect. The title ‘Urinetown’ admittedly does not inspire attraction, however is fittin ..read more

Produced and Performed by Debra Keenahan Reviewed by Juliana Payne Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Friday 13th January – Sunday 15th January Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula NSW 2170 Tickets: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/othering Debra Keenahan is angry.  Tired, as she wearily confesses, but still very angry. She’s channelled this rage – as so many artists have done – into a performance that calls out powerfully for a reckoning. Our times are a time of reckoning for many who have lived, for generations, with injustice and discrimination. That is ..read more

Conceived and directed by Scott Maidment Reviewed by Juliana Payne Rating: 5 out of 5. The Grand Electric Sydney Weds 11 January 2023 Photos by Carly Sare What a way to start the theatrical year – from Amadeus at the Opera House on Tuesday, I tottered across town to the Grand Electric Theatre in Redfern on Wednesday to see Blanc de Blanc Encore. Two very different shows and venues, but both have set a very very high bar for Sydney theatre this year. Blanc de Blanc Encore is your classic vaudeville format – a rapid fire run of comedy, song, dance, aerobatics and circus. This troupe, however ..read more

Directed by Penny Farrow Athenneaum Theatre January, 2023 Rating: 3.5 out of 5. Alice in Wonderland is the classic fantasy novel by Lewis Carroll, written in 1865, which has been explored, adapted and reinterpreted for many years through multiple forms of media.  After multiple pre-covid seasons across Australia and internationally, this bright and playful version has returned to the Melbourne’s Athenneaum stage once more. With Broadway Producer Ethan Walker and Australian director Penny Farrow’s adaption attracting audiences of newcomers and fans alike to the timeless family story. Fro ..read more

Book by Kevin Del Aguila. Music and Lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan. Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Until 15th January Crown Theatre, Perth 19th-26th January Tickets: https://madagascarthemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/ Rating: 4 out of 5. Madagascar the Musical has roared its way into the Melbourne Comedy Theatre, and it is the perfect family school holiday activity! Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture, this production with its bold, bright colours, jumps off the screen and onto the stage with the story & characters we all love. Kevin Del Agulia provides a book tha ..read more

Presented by Sydney Opera House in association with Peter Rix. Reviewed by Tessa Miles Rating: 5 out of 5. 22nd December – 11th February The Studio, Sydney Opera House Tickets: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/cabaret/2022/velvet-rewired.html Images by Daniel Boud If you are looking for a thoroughly enjoyable evening, then look no further than Velvet Rewired at the Sydney Opera House. Dubbed as a ‘love letter to disco’, this electrifying show will transport you to the 70’s and immerse you in nothing but impressive vocals, groovy dance moves, jaw-dropping aerial acts, death de ..read more

As the end of the year starts to come to a close, we’re releasing some of our teams’ thoughts on their favourite productions from 2022! Continuing on, we next get to enjoy our reviewer, Juliana’s, thoughts on the best of theatre from the year that was. I didn’t see everything, and I only saw shows in Sydney (sadly). So please note – this list is utterly and completely subjective. These are the shows that instantly sprang to mind when I started to reminisce about my favourite live performances of 2022 Best Fringe – Solo It’s a tie from the Seymour Centre, Sydney! NOT TODAY Written and ..read more

Joshua Robson Productions (Bonnie & Clyde, In the Heights) today announced their 2023 production of the smart and stylish film noir musical, City of Angels. Playing at Hayes Theatre Co from 23 June 2023, the Tony Award winner captures the gritty sights and sounds of Hollywood’s classic detective movies, set to a brilliant, jazzy Hollywood score. In the late 1940s, Stine, a bookish writer of detective stories, struggles to adapt his crime novel into a workable screenplay. As Stine tries to maintain some integrity in the backstabbing world of Hollywood, his protagonist, a hardboiled private ..read more

“For anyone with an interest in Mozart’s music, operas in general, and staged dramas, this is a must-see” – Sydney Arts Guide David McVicar’s highly celebrated production of Don Giovanni, the dramatic tale of the infamous Casanova’s final days, returns to the Sydney Opera House this January. Complete with murder, revenge, and paranormal intervention, this season of one of Mozart’s most highly regarded operas will feature a number of exciting debuts by local and international artists. Ukrainian baritone Andrei Kymach will deliver his first performance in Australia as the malevolent anti-hero Do ..read more