Sydney Reviews

Details: Jack Teiwes; 29 September 2011

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll | Belvoir

While some might describe this staging of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll as a “revival”, the truth is, it’s never really been away.

Details: Emily Garrett; 27 September 2011

There aren’t too many reasons you’d want to watch acting that’s uninspired and unsure, the performer (Paul Morrison) flopping his jelly about on-stage, self-indulgently carrying on in a variety of strained accents.

Details: Emily Garrett; 27 September 2011

The raw quality of the acting coupled with the thought provoking subject matter makes for a very enjoyable and highly entertaining piece.

Details: jane barton; 26 September 2011

Loot is a classic farce, burnished warmly by history’s hand. But this production doesn’t spark in the way it might and the reasons are unclear.

Details: Rose Hodson; 25 September 2011

Devised by Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, Putting it Together is set against the backdrop of an all-night, black tie cocktail party.

Details: Nicholas Routley; 25 September 2011

Evgeny Kissin Plays Chopin | Sydney Symphony Orchestra

It is a fantastic privilege to attend performances such as these. It raises us lesser mortals to Olympus for a moment.

Details: Mandy Fung; 24 September 2011

And They Called Him Mr Glamour | Black Lung Theatre and Whaling Firm

If you like words, abstract ideas with lucid explanations, plenty of connotations and allusions to free your imagination, and a continual rolling around of these concepts, then you’ll like this show.

Details: Deborah FitzGerald; 23 September 2011

The Book of Everything is a kaleidoscope of images, ideas, emotions, characters and possibilities juxtaposed with the harsh realities of domestic life in the wake of World War Two.

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