Sydney Reviews

Details: Brett Casben; 27 July 2007

Bracka’s complaint isn’t so much his sexuality per se but the plight of a good Jewish boy who wishes to hell he was anything but.

Details: Tessa Needham; 25 July 2007

Throughout The Naked MC, the girls chart their journey through three clearly marked sections: Love, Colour, and Beauty.

Details: James Waites; 23 July 2007

For Trevorrow and Connelli, pushing the boundaries of conventional sexual identity is a core theme. What’s fascinating is how differently they approach the task.

Details: Brett Casben; 21 July 2007

The story of the prodigal’s return is of biblical origin but, in the hands of this accomplished writer, Kate Mulvany, it presents a very controlled and confronting dramatic plot.

Details: Tessa Needham; 19 July 2007

Major Bang: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Dirty Bomb

A postmodern look at the post-September 11 culture of fear, in the face of very real terrorist threats and very surreal media hype

Details: Selma Nadarajah; 18 July 2007

Considering its potentially heavy subject matter, this ensemble play is also surprisingly amusing.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 14 July 2007

This production of The Hypochondriac is one that will definitely have you laughing out loud, although it is a bit uneven at times.

Details: Brenton Amies; 13 July 2007

Exit the King | Company B/Malthouse Theatre

“Exit the King” is a lesson in theatre. Every aspect and element of this production is of the highest standard I have seen this year.

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