Described as a post traumatic play, Hungary Ghosts is both complex and challenging. While conscious in its use of multiple characters and threads, commentary on national themes does give echo to a central, more personal narrative around culture, loss, belonging, patriotism and identity.
Myth, Propaganda and Disaster in Nazi Germany and Contemporary America is a long play with a long title and, at times, hard work for the audience who are rewarded for their attention.
The tale of a kangaroo who breaks from the mob and chases her dream of dancing, was originally a book written by Jackie French. The leap from the pages to the stage appears effortless and none of the book’s charm is lost.
In a one-woman one-hour show contemporary Australian playwright Hannie Rayson charms her audience with snippets from her life and her book, Hello, Beautiful!
Max Riebl, Melbourne’s favourite countertenor has done it again, bringing his latest baroque/pop mash up to the masses with Hard to Handel.
McClements’ Cleopatra is a force to be reckoned with, an untamable spirit whose loyalty to her country is only matched by her love for the great Roman warrior Mark Antony (Johnny Carr).
Born Yesterday will surely be a contender for the show of the year when the reckoning comes – for several good reasons – starting with the play itself.