
Hare vividly imagines the interior emotional lives of these historic figures and the infamous public airing of their scandal, choosing to focus on two key moments of “downfall” in Oscar Wilde’s life which took place outside of the public spotlight.

Opera Australia’s current production of Tosca under the direction of John Bell is sheer brilliance.

Adam made her entrance late due to a fire drill but nothing could ruffle the feathers of the excited, anticipatory crowd. She looked every inch the part with dramatic make up, tattoos and of course the amazing bee-hive hairdo.

With The Trouble With Harry, Philpott has created a theatrical palimpsest, applying an inquisitive imagination to fragmentary facts, firing up discussion on gender, sex and ethnic prejudices.

As visually interesting and occasionally intriguing as John is, it’s a play that long overstays its welcome.

Single Asian Female plunks the audience in the middle of the lives of the women of the Wong family – and quite literally in the middle of their restaurant, The Golden Phoenix, on the Sunshine Coast.

Tall, willowy and elegant Cathrine Summers joined her group of ex-West Australian Academy of Performing Arts graduates in the delightful front garden of Lamont’s Bishop House.