Aida is probably not my most favourite opera, and I’ve since decided that perhaps all Verdi operas are not really my thing, but you could literally see anything on the outdoor stage they build specifically for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and it will still take your breath away. Wow as always Sydney- you really …
Le Noir was pretty cool, although it really takes a lot for me to find these circus act shows impressive. Maybe I’ve seen too many and the stunts (although really incredible displays of human capability) get a little repetitive? I guess the standout in this case was that the performances are reallyyyy close. Originally posted …
I really like this musical, especially the recording with Brian Stokes Mitchell ❤ "The Impossible Dream" is of course one of the Great Songs of Musical Theatre Repertoire, but there are so many other great pieces in this musical too. I was so glad Squabbalogic was able to put this one on so I could finally …
On the 19th of January I was lucky enough to be invited along by the Korean Tourism Office to “Ukchuk-Ga: Pansori Mother Courage”, which was being performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of the 2015 Sydney Festival. Ukchuk-Ga is a Pansori adaption of the famous German play “Mother Courage” by Bertolt Brecht. In …
Not going to lie- this was probably right up there with my least favourite things I’ve seen. Just not my style- too many depressing thoughts. The Director’s note: “Nioukhine outlines a detailed, ridiculous, distressing and absurd portrait of a futile existence”. No thanks, not for me. Originally posted on The AU Review. — There are …
Well now here’s something different- I had forgotten I wrote this one! Basically I’m a huge film score nerd (I even wrote my Honours thesis about the key processes and methods of film composition) and I decided to do an article about some of my favourites that were released back in 2014! Maybe one day …
This was so much better than I expected to be. The reason? It knew exactly what people expected it be, took that on board and didn’t take itself seriously. Fun and toe-curlingly cringey (in all the right places). Originally posted on The AU Review. — There is often a great risk in taking a well-loved …
SWING YOUR RAZOR HIGH SWEENEY RAISE IT TO THE SKY! Justin Cotta was glorious. Utterly disturbing of course, as Sweeney should be, but glorious. Definitely one of my longest reviews! Originally posted on The AU Review — Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! The theatre is dark, the first harsh notes of the “Organ Prelude” …
This was SO much more impressive and beautiful than I anticipated it to be. The precision of the dancing/martial arts was spectacular, and I actually learnt quite a bit about Confucius! I’m hopefully going to something quite similar this week- The Imperial Bells of China. Originally posted on The AU Review — Often referred to …
Look, this certainly wasn’t the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, but the kids in the audience were loving it (even more so the kids actually in the production). I probably would have really enjoyed something like this as a child too so continue on amateur theatre! Originally posted on The AU Review — The Lion, …
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