Theatre
Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.
Theatre review: Our Monster’s Name is Jerry, Theatre Works
Gothic tropes are explored, but without the promised scares.
Theatre review: Truth, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse
Patricia Cornelius' latest play tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder who 'wanted to change the world'.
Theatre review: Short + Sweet Sydney Opening Week, Heat 1, 2025
A competition to find the best 10-minute play. The first heat was of mixed quality.
Performance review: 12 Last Songs, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth Festival
Experimental and unscripted, this interactive, community-driven performance lasted for 12 hours.
Theatre review: Is This A Room, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth Festival
A real-life interrogation about Russian interference in the 2016 US election is recreated onstage.
Theatre Review: Cruise, KXT on Broadway, Mardi Gras
Jack Holden’s Olivier Award-nominated play arrives in Australia for Sydney’s Mardi Gras.
Theatre review: POTUS, fortyfivedownstairs
A satirical farce with a conceit and style very similar to 'Veep' that can’t quite compare.
Theatre review: Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry
The Australian performer christened the stage of the new Foundry Theatre with a show that was equal parts brilliant and…
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.Â