Cluedo, currently playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney, is a riotous, high-octane romp that leans wholeheartedly into the absurdity of its source material. What unfolds is a zany, fast-paced, high-energy spoof of the beloved board game, delivered with such commitment…
Sydney Theatre Company’s The River is one of those rare theatrical experiences that lingers not because it hands you answers, but because it refuses to. Jez Butterworth’s elusive and atmospheric play unfolds in a remote fishing cabin, where a man…
Afterglow, presented by Midnight Theatricals, currently playing at the Darlinghurst Playhouse, arrives toward the tail end of the Sydney Mardi Gras season and feels a little like the festival’s namesake — the afterglow itself. After the highs of some of…
There are plays that feel important, and then there are plays that feel urgent. The Normal Heart, presented by Sydney Theatre Company in the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House, is emphatically the latter. Written more than forty years…
Some shows fall apart. This one collapses—spectacularly, repeatedly, and to uproarious effect. The Play That Goes Wrong is back at the Sydney Opera House after its smash 2017 season, and it’s just as joyously chaotic, relentlessly funny, and expertly executed…
Sydney Theatre Company’s The Dictionary of Lost Words, currently playing at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, is a meticulously staged adaptation that embodies the precision and restraint of early 20th-Century British theatre. Directed by Jessica Arthur, the production exudes the energy…
The Queen’s Nanny, currently playing at Ensemble Theatre, dives into the lesser-known story of Marion Crawford, the nanny who shaped the childhood of Queen Elizabeth II. The play delves into the complexities of Marion’s relationship with the royal family, shedding…
Calendar Girls, presented by Red Tree Theatre, brings the heartwarming and humorous true story to life, capturing the essence of friendship and community spirit. Based on the inspiring tale of the Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a charity…
In an era where the theatrical spotlight often shines on grandiose productions and larger-than-life musicals, the Ensemble Theatre’s Master Class offers a refreshing dive into the intimate and profound. This production delves into the life of opera legend Maria Callas…
Death of a Salesman, currently playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney, showcases the enduring power of Arthur Miller’s classic script through a mix of dynamic performances and thoughtful direction. Directed by Neil Armfield, the production captures the essence of the…