Sydney Reviews

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 27 January 2013

Charley's Aunt | Genesian Theatre

To my mind, the continuing popularity of this play, a staple, is as much about nostalgia and homage to theatre history as anything intrinsic. And that's ok. The production could be better, but, by the time we get to the last act, practically any misgivings are all but forgotten.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 23 January 2013

The Rape of Lucrece | Royal Shakespeare Company

Hypnotic, disturbing, and thrilling, this staging of The Rape of Lucrece as a kind of one-woman play with music that will hopefully engross anyone unfamiliar with narrative poetry who’s willing to give it a try.

Details: Helen Barry; 15 January 2013

The Secret River is, in a very real sense, Australia’s creation story.

Details: Jodi McAlister; 12 January 2013

Rust and Bone | Griffin Independent and Stories Like These

Stories overlap. Worlds collide. Threads upon threads upon threads are interwoven to create a wonderfully rich tapestry.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 12 January 2013

Beautifully paced, always unexpected, sexy, fun, and frightening, Cantina is a bravura showcase of Australian-based talent and sure to be a highlight of the Sydney Festival.

Details: Helen Barry; 12 January 2013

Myers' Peter Pan proves to be a fun-filled nostalgia fest that will transport adult audiences back to those early wonder years where anything and everything was possible.

Details: Ashley Walker; 11 January 2013

There is a deep connection between words and music. Both need a sense of rhythm to be truly effective. They can serve to convey meaning or be completely devoid of it.

Details: Ashley Walker; 10 January 2013

In The Eruptive Mode, like the uprisings in the Middle East, is a work in progress. A production of raw urgency.

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