Tag: theatre

The Unbelievables at the Sydney Opera House

As the lights dimmed and the music began to play in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday night, audience members knew they were there to see a show called The Unbelievables, but I can bet they…

‘Ghosts’ Comes Alive at the Belvoir

The mood is set from the moment guests enter the upstairs theatre: the stage is a bare white room, windows fogged over from the rain and stormy weather outside. Ghosts officially begins with a shadowy figure knocking at the door…

Nothing’s Black and White in ‘The Nether’

If you could be charged for criminal acts committed in the world of video games and virtual reality, approximately 94.325% of us would be behind bars (and before you say you’ve never played violent games, allow me to remind you…

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…