Tag: theatre

The Rape of Lucretia

‘The Rape of Lucretia’ at Carriageworks

Carriageworks presents Benjamin Britten’s opera The Rape of Lucretia, the latest work of Sydney Chamber Opera directed by Kip Williams and Elizabeth Gadsby. Fighting against Greek invasion, the Roman men leave their wives to go defend their country. In this…

LCTC Holding the Man

‘Holding the Man’ by the Lane Cove Theatre Company

The newest production by Lane Cove Theatre Company, Holding the Man, is based off the memoir by Timothy Murphy. The story follows Tim (played by Brent Dolahenty), a boy who comes to terms with himself at a very young age. In…

‘Skeletons and Self-Portraits’ – a new all-female play

Emerging writer and actor Emily Dash curates the second chapter in the series, Skeletons and Self-Portraits, on 29 July at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists. An all-female cast sets out to tackle gender stereotypes in this mini-festival. Through film screenings,…

‘Hello, Goodbye & Happy Birthday,’ now showing at Riverside Theatre

Melbourne-based theatre maker Roslyn Oades brings the Melbourne Festival hit, Hello, Goodbye & Happy Birthday to Riverside Theatre Parramatta, from 27-29 July 2017. The story provides a snapshot of two important occasions in life: an 18th and an 80th birthday celebration. With…

9 to 5 The Musical Sydney

‘9 to 5’: a fun little musical at NIDA

NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) is currently showing the musical ‘9 to 5’.The musical is based on a movie from the 80s and features three working women as the main characters. In essence, ‘9 to 5’ is a fun…

Slut

‘Lolita’ for the Modern Age

Slut is a powerful and confronting look at what it means to be a girl and woman. Written by Australian playwright Patricia Cornelius and directed by Erin Taylor. Slut is currently enjoying a full season run at The Old Fitz…