The State We’re In

* * * * 4 stars

Not being a political animal I was not fully aware of Brian Haw nor his unrelenting campaigning. Truth be told I hadn’t really looked at the subject matter, all I saw was Guy Masterson … Read More

A Stroke of Genius

* * * * 4 stars

A drama having genetics and obsession as the central themes is an interesting combination. The central character is Dora Blake, an eccentric and seemingly harmless librarian, played brilliantly by Leah Milner. She is ably supported … Read More

The Virginia Monologues: Why It’s Great To Be Old

* * * * 4 stars

Author and journalist Virginia Ironside performs a show which is delightfully and unashamedly ageist, mocking the under 60’s. If you are a 65 year old granny, you can get away with non political correctness. … Read More

Gagarin Way

* * * * 4 stars

Gagarin Way is the first Theatre piece to be performed under The Stand Comedy Club banner. Performed by Will Andrews, Bruce Morton, Jim Muir and Phil Nichol, each mainly known for their stand-up work … Read More

The Sociable Plover

* * * * * 5 stars

I have admired Guy Masterson for years and associate any production which bares his name with top quality writing, direction, production and performance. He expects anyone who works with him to give a … Read More

Words With AL Kennedy

* * * * 4 stars

I must admit it is with some trepidation I set out to write this review using ‘words’!  The thoughts are – ‘will I misuse them?’  ‘Will I upset them?’  ‘Will I damage them and in … Read More

Catwalk Confidential

* * * 3 stars

Robyn Petersen, the writer and performer of this play, tells the story of her life; from the early days of growing up in 60’s Miami Beach culture, through her early 70’s escape to New York … Read More

Foursome

* * * * * 5 stars

StoppedClock are fast becoming one of our favourite theatre groups and this is the third production we have seen so far and the third one packed with quality.

This is a bitter-sweet tale … Read More

Unit 46

* * * * 4 stars

Fresh from successful productions in Sydney and Adelaide, this is a poignant yet funny insight to the world of neighbours who don’t communicate living in Units, or apartments, in Australia.  

Since being recently fired … Read More

Trainspotting

**** 4 stars

I can’t think there are many people in the world who are unaware of Trainspotting. It is a novel by Irvine Welsh, a successful stage play and of course a major movie based on dysfunctional characters in … Read More