Chicago is one of those musicals that has it all - sex, murder, debauchery, a mostly scantily-clad cast, and a suite of toe-tapping songs. Chicago is set amidst the decadence of the 1920s. The story focuses on Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the … [Read more...] about Chicago – Review
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Cinderella the Musical – Review
What a joy it was to be back at Southbank for the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Tuesday night. The traditional storyline holds true here with some embellishment: the addition of shadowy advisors to the Prince’s court, one played by legendary child star of Sound of Music film fame, Nicholas Hammond. And Cinderella’s step sister, Gabrielle’s love … [Read more...] about Cinderella the Musical – Review
Emerald City – Queensland Theatre
I don't think we're in Melbourne anymore... Running until the 29th February 2020, David Williamson's satirical comedy Emerald City has arrived in Brisbane to entertain the masses with its dry wit and industry-insight bite. Set in 1980's Sydney, the comedic drama bases itself around former Melbournites Colin and Kate, a one-time acclaimed screenwriter and risk-taking … [Read more...] about Emerald City – Queensland Theatre
Bard and Beyond – Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Review
The Bard and Beyond was a delightful part of Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s maestro series. A combined team effort lead by a charismatic conductor Carlos Kalmar and dazzling violist Arabella Steinbacher. The first piece was an Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Felix Mendelssohn. The highlight was imagining fairies dancing in gardens represented by fast-paced violins. … [Read more...] about Bard and Beyond – Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Review
Jasper Jones – Queensland Theatre
A re-staging of the Melbourne Theatre Company Production, Jasper Jones has arrived in Brisbane to entertain audiences until the 18th August 2018. Inspired by Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird and the cult coming-of-age film Stand By Me, Jasper Jones is at once shocking, confronting, joyous and bittersweet as it details the 1965 summer where bookish teen Charlie … [Read more...] about Jasper Jones – Queensland Theatre