Sydney Reviews

Details: Jodi McAlister; 05 August 2011

Reg Cribb’s writing, particularly his writing of the character of Daniel Gartrell, was fantastic in some parts, but flagrantly broke the ‘show, don’t tell’ rule in others.

Details: Deborah FitzGerald; 04 August 2011

When the emotional denouement came towards the end of the Griffin Theatre Company’s production of And No More Shall We Part, it was gut-wrenching.

Details: Rose Hodson; 29 July 2011

The Last Five Years | Stories Like These

Hand on heart I had never heard the name Rob Mills, I’d not watched him on Australian Idol, or delighted over his famous conquests, I am not a recluse, I’m just English.

Details: Jodi McAlister; 29 July 2011

While neither play is terribly bad, both are ultimately insubstantial.

Details: Rebecca Whitton; 28 July 2011

The play ranges in style and scope and director Simon Stone skillfully allows the action to shift between the broad comic scenes and darker elements, while astutely steering the action away from unnecessary sentimentality.

Details: Mandy Fung; 25 July 2011

The Burlesque Effect explores a parallel world that exists in the dimly lit lounges of straight laced Sydney in the 1950s.

Details: Penny Spirou; 24 July 2011

H.M.S. Pinafore boasts some amazing opera voices, larger than life characters and some cute little kids that are already showing a promising career in theatre.

Details: Deborah FitzGerald; 22 July 2011

Under the skillful direction of Edwards, and with the inspired 1930s Berlin setting, this new version soars with emotional intensity and vocal clarity.

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