Sydney Reviews

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 20 February 2012

There can be no more genial host than MC Washingmachine (just don't cross him, he's easily agitated), not any more congenial, comfy, loungeroom-away-from-home laid-back than Glebe's Colbourne Avenue.

Details: jane barton; 20 February 2012

The Blackcat Lounge Opening Night Extravaganza showcased a selection of five of the performances in this season.

Details: Jodi McAlister; 19 February 2012

The Merchant of Venice | Genesian Theatre

Overall, there is a lot to like about this production of The Merchant of Venice. However, in its earnest desire to do something interesting and have fun with Shakespeare, it overshoots the mark.

Details: Augusta Supple; 18 February 2012

Peter Evan's direction is slick and no-fuss, he focuses on the characters and their wish to propel the story. Dramaturgically, this is not man versus world, (nor society) by man versus himself.

Details: Rebecca Whitton; 17 February 2012

This newly commissioned work for Belvoir by Rita Kalnejais takes a tragic situation, fills it with humour and optimism and delivers a work that is truthful, serious and life affirming.

Details: Nicholas Routley; 13 February 2012

This Turandot is as good as it gets. A fabulous production directed and choreographed by Graeme Murphy, a great cast headed by Australia's answer to Pavarotti, Rosario la Spina, and passionate, committed conducting from the Estonian conductor Arno Volmer.

Details: Emily Garrett; 12 February 2012

The whole piece unfolds carefully like an extended trance – an ongoing trail of emotion and experience.

Details: Jodi McAlister; 07 February 2012

Midsummer (a play with songs) is an utterly, utterly gorgeous piece of theatre. It is riotous and chaotic and hilarious and tragic and messy and beautiful (and yes, it has songs).

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