
Not only must these comedic souls be entertaining, (they are expected to be funny), they must somehow create a storyline (coherent or otherwise) as they turn a word into a piece of musical theatre.
As a topic for comedy, yoga is a wealth of possibilities. It’s a discipline that many take very seriously and it is has such a long and complex history, that it is more than ripe for some comic re-interpretation.
Kristen Schaal was well-known to her enthusiastic young crowd who instantly warmed to her quirky, oddball style, high-pitched American accent and cherubic face.
Epic in scope, staging and soaring humanity, Coram Boy is a must see.
The Ensemble Theatre’s intimate space is the perfect setting for this wonderful revival of a classic play, with a beautifully directed cast that simply couldn’t be better at delivering this enduringly funny and at times surprisingly moving material.
When a much anticipated, professional production of a familiar and famous musical hits town, there is a buzz in the air, and the eager aficionados turn out in eager droves for the opening night.
As a space that facilitated the military training of young men from the Footscray community who were then sent to faraway battlefields, The Drill now fills this space with contemporary circus, theatre and music. There is historical reimagining of the impact of their leaving, a reimagining through a feminine lens.
Farnace, Vivaldi’s personal favourite among his operas, and one of the most popular in his own time, was given its Australian premiere last night by the wonderful outfit that is Pinchgut Opera.
Griffin Theatre Company has announced playwright, director and dramaturg Declan Greene as the next Artistic Director of the Company.