Author: sydneytheatrefan

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4 March, 2023 2 out of 5 fans Listen.  I started this account because I want to be honest, and to celebrate actors and crews. I don’t like to be overly critical, as it takes a lot of nerve and courage to get onstage and be vulnerable and authentic night after night. I did not […]

Hairspray

Written by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Whitman & MArc Shaiman Directed by Matt Lenz Musical Direction by Dave Skelton (and about 100 other creatives to put on this fabulous show)  Crossroads Live@Lyric Theatre Middle Stalls, close to Stage 2 Mar, 2023 5 out of 5 fans Y’all, […]

Sex Magick

Written and Co-Directed by Nicholas Brown Dramaturg and Co-Directed by Declan Greene Griffin Theatre Company@ SBW Stables Theatre General Seating20 Feb, 2023 3.5 out of 5 fans Fun, quasi-cultural romp just in time for world pride. Ard goes on a journey, both literally and metaphysically, leading to sexual awakening, a reckoning of his past, and […]

Choir Boy

Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Dino Dimitriadis and Zindzi Okenyo Musical Direction by Allen Rene Lewis National Theatre of Parramatta@Riverside Theatre Parramatta Row F – Middle 17 Feb, 2023 4 out of 5 fans Spoiler Free Review: Incredible production. McCraney has crafted a vulnerable tale from his very personal life experiences, that nonetheless […]

La Cage Aux Folles

Written by Harvey Weinstein & Jerry Herman Directed by Riley Sparado  The Concourse 5 Feb, 2023 La Cage Aux Folles was a delight! I mean how could it not be? it’s like a recipe made up of butter, sugar, and Nutella – with those core ingredients, whatever you come up with is sure to be […]

Hubris & Humility

Written by Lewis Treston, Directed by Dean Bryant Sydney Theatre Company 3 Feb, 2023 Absolutely loved Hubris & Humiliation. This show is an absolute must see, playing through 4 March at the Sydney Theatre Company’s wharf theatre. It’s incredibly hard to describe the production, because every element was brilliant in its own right—the enchanting cast, […]

Urinetown

Heart Strings Theatre Co.in association with Hayes Theatre 21 Jan, 2023 Thoroughly enjoyed this production! I’ve seen the musical many times and had high expectations, and despite what I presume are budgetary constraints, I thought the cast did a superb job. The musical hinges in large part on its leads, Bobby Strong (Joel Horewood) and […]