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'Jacky' at Belvoir for Sydney Festival will be a highlight of Sydney Festival 2025. The photograph depicts two 20-something Aboriginal men in a tense loung room scene. The younger man stands with his hands on his hips by the kitchen table. He is staring at his slightly older brother, who is sitting on a nearby couch and glaring back at his brother.
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Theatre review: Jacky, Arts Centre Melbourne

Some uncomfortable viewing in this masterful play about sex, race and brotherhood.

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Theatre reviews: Crocodiles, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Despite good performances and a worthy exploration of aged care, the play is not fulfilling in a dramatic sense.

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Theatre review: The Lighthouse Girl Saga, ACE Cinemas, WA

Live performance against a cinematic backdrop offers a look at the trials of humans and horses during WWI.

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Theatre review: Moth, Theatre Works

The return season of this two-hander proves it remains as relevant and fresh as ever.

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Theatre review: Cavalcade, The Eleventh Hour Theatre

A thought-provoking, wry revue that invites audiences to engage with theatrical experimentation.

Killing Time by Jack Hibberd. An older man in a grey jacket played by Jim Daly sprays water over a coffin towards a long haired older man kneeling on the other side of the coffin, played by Don Bridges. They are on stage in a small poky room set.
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Theatre Review: Killing Time, La Mama Courthouse

Celebrated playwright Jack Hibberd’s absurdist new farce is about time, and how it waits for no one.

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Theatre review: Loaded, Malthouse Theatre

A freewheeling, caustic monologue performed with feverish intensity by the spellbinding Danny Ball.

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Theatre review: Shore Break, Goodwood Theatre, Adelaide

A solo show about reassessing one's life has Tim Winton-like resonances.

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Theatre review: At What Cost?, Belvoir St Theatre

Powerful First Nations Tasmanian play about the knots of identity goes on tour.

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Theatre review: The House of Bernarda Alba, Subiaco Arts Centre, Perth

A powerful adaptation of the famous play that explores patriarchy, sisterhood, maternal love and oppression.

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