New Australian Theatre
Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight
With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…
The Shepherd’s Hut review: Tim Winton adaptation burns bright
Black Swan's stirring adaptation of The Shepherd's Hut is proof of the strength of Western Australian storytelling.
The Importance of Being Earnest review: a complete joy
Oscar Wilde’s battle of the sexes becomes a dazzlingly funny free-for-all in this gloriously gender-bent production.
Waitress review: all the ingredients but not enough time in the oven
Waitress the Musical makes a sweet Aussie debut with star Natalie Bassingthwaighte at the helm, but doesn't quite live up…
Game Set Match review: love all?
You may think Megan Wilding’s Malthouse debut – Game. Set. Match. – is all about tennis, but this is no…
The Glass Menagerie review: it’s Tennessee Williams with biceps
This Melbourne Theatre Company production is one rambunctious take on Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.
Julius Caesar review: Et tu, Bell Shakespeare?
Despite missteps, Bell Shakespeare’s latest look at Julius Caesar still proves compelling.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead review: a long slog with flashes of brilliance
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead is a bloated beast of a play – but not without…
Performing Lines Tas at 20: 'For the survival of the human race, arts and culture are medicine'
As Performing Lines Tas marks a milestone, what will it take to secure Lutruwita’s cultural future for artists, producers and…
Theatre designers are being disrespected – and I should know
Design as a craft and a storytelling discipline seems to be quietly disappearing from Australian independent theatre.