Sydney Reviews
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- Penny Spirou
Overall, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is a hard-hitting, intense piece of theatre. It would be difficult not to connect with the characters and their circumstances even though they may appear to be, on the surface, completely removed from our own.
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- Nicholas Routley
Founded in 2001 by the Southern Cross Soloists, the festival attracts musicians from Australia and overseas, and delights the large appetite for classical music among residents in this region, as well as visitors from all over Australia.
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- Augusta Supple
In the spirit of Snicket, Woodley is playful, energetic and clever – and it is a big stage, a big orchestra – he swings through the sections always keeping his eye on the prize – us.
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- Jodi McAlister
Mr Kolpert is one of the best things I’ve seen this year. This darkly fantastical comedy is mesmerising and rib-achingly hilarious. In recent years, pantsguys have proved to be a company to watch, and with this show, they deliver another winner.
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- Nicholas Routley
This was altogether a great Australian experience. Top-quality singing, almost wantonly relaxed atmosphere, and perfect weather.
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- Jodi McAlister
How can you tell if you're in love if you're drugged? This is the question at the heart of Lucy Prebble's meaty play The Effect.
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- Nicholas Routley
I have rarely heard such a convincing fusion of great singing and total character portrayal as in this performance of Otello.
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