Sydney Reviews

Details: Jane Barton; 11 June 2008

Performing “Beastly”, his 50 minute show is an entirely different gig. It’s part travelogue, part polemic and an intelligent way to pass the time

Details: Leonie Tillman; 11 June 2008

Defiance is a new, Australian, “immersive” work, which has all the right ingredients to re-enact Sydney’s diseased past of smallpox, influenza and even Bubonic rats.

Details: Sonia Allan; 08 June 2008

This Hound promises a romping night out of theatre with plenty of laughs - but don't expect anything too profound.

Details: Rebecca Whitton; 08 June 2008

Mum’s the Word 2: Teenagers is a funny show with a lot of heart.

Details: Helen Barry; 07 June 2008

Bourne is back with a new take on Tim Burton’s twisted cult cinematic fairytale Edward Scissorhands.

Details: Brett Casben; 06 June 2008

‘Sex and the City’ opened in Sydney on Thursday. The film at Roadshow Cinemas and the stage version at Wharf 1 under the auspices of The STC.

Details: Augusta Supple; 06 June 2008

No Success Like Failure | The Fondue Set

“Part talent quest, part educational forum and part cabaret,” The Fondue Set have brought a world of ideas and the history of post modern theatre to the Sydney Opera House Studio

Details: Sonia Allan; 05 June 2008

This innovative and moving play from British playwright Debbie Tucker Green is skilfully brought to life Griffin Stablemate's latest production, Stoning Mary.

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