Peter Hackney

Peter Hackney is an Australian-Montenegrin writer and editor who lives in inner Sydney on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. He is a lover of the arts in all its forms, with a particular passion for Australian theatre. A keen ‘Indonesianist’ who's fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, Peter is a frequent traveller to our northern neighbour. https://muckrack.com/peterhackney

Peter Hackney's Latest Articles

Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins and Laurence Boxhall as Gollum in 'Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale'. Newton is dressed in a white shirt, red vest and brown knickerbockers. Boxhall is crouching and topless, wearing raggedy white pants. He is covered in white make-up with blood stains.
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Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre

It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.

Peter Hackney

May 2, 2025
A man in a white shirt on the phone looks worried, while on his left a man in a Nirvana T shirt looks and a woman on his right in a colourful dress does the same.
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Theatre review: Fighting, New Theatre

The New Theatre’s latest offering takes audiences on a roller coaster ride of emotions in a compelling exploration of bipolar…

Peter Hackney

Mar 24, 2025
A man on stage with a guitar.
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Music review: New Order, Summer on the Forecourt, Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Legendary English band New Order hit the spot with their first Sydney show in half a decade. 

Peter Hackney

Mar 17, 2025
A group of people lying on top of each other covered in mud.
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Theatre review: Henry 5, The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House

Bell Shakespeare kicks off its 2025 season with this modern and accessible adaptation performed by a fresh-faced cast. 

Peter Hackney

Mar 12, 2025
A man wearing sparkly top and pants is mid pose. His face is hidden by his hand touching his hat. best and worst theatre in 2025.
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Musical review: MJ The Musical, Sydney Lyric Theatre

‘MJ the Musical’ is a dazzling production. But be warned: you may come away from it feeling uncomfortable, sad and…

Peter Hackney

Mar 10, 2025
Three young girls in school uniform are holding back their teacher, who's dressed in white, with a straw hat.
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Theatre review: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The Sydney’s Theatre Company’s production lives up to the reputations of both the well-regarded book and the classic film.

Peter Hackney

Feb 25, 2025
An elderly woman (Nancye Hayes) is standing in a living room filled with books. She's wearing a white dress. A 20 something man is seated on a couch (Shiv Palekar)
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Theatre review: 4000 Miles, Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company

This staging of Amy Herzog’s play is elevated by the formidable acting talents and experience of the great Nancye Hayes. 

Peter Hackney

Feb 11, 2025
Two men. One has his hand on the chest of another, who is wearing a white t-shirt and black leather jacket. There is white make up on his face with a red streak over his eyes.
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Theatre review: The Flea, New Theatre, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 

In its annual contribution to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, New Theatre explores the consequences of sexual repression…

Peter Hackney

Feb 10, 2025
A man in black is holding onto a blonde woman dressed in white. She is lying on the ground. To the left is another man looking on.
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Theatre review: Wuthering Heights, Roslyn Packer Theatre

Acclaimed British director Emma Rice brings a divisive adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Sydney.

Peter Hackney

Feb 3, 2025
A middle aged woman with short slicked back grey hair and round black framed glasses wearing a white shirt and black pants is sitting wither legs crossed and holding a champagne flute. She has a serious expression on her face and is looking slightly off camera. Tracy Mann. Aria by David Williamson.
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Theatre review: Aria, Ensemble Theatre

Putting the kibosh (again) on his ‘retirement’, renowned Australian playwright David Williamson delivers a timely and compelling study of narcissism.

Peter Hackney

Jan 31, 2025
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