Staging and environment may determine a gig’s level of intimacy but audience involvement takes it to new heights, writes Angela Ho.
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Reviews
Heartfelt tale makes a double feature of family life
28 January 2023
David Zampatti laughed through tears at master tale teller Damian Callinan’s sweet, sad story of his mum, dad and post-war Melbourne.
Features
Summer showtime: Get ready for the curtain call
28 January 2023
In our final selection from the Fringe smorgasbord, we delve into February fare. You’re bound to find something to take your fancy.
Reviews
Rabbit’s tricks light on magic
27 January 2023
Raucous Rabbit generates plenty of laughs but is missing that magical touch, writes David Zampatti.
Reviews
Hits and misses in tale of war’s human toll
26 January 2023
The Actors’ Hub offers valuable experience for those honing their craft but this production falls short, writes Claire Trolio.
Reviews
Shaken, twisted and stirred, Kiwi style
26 January 2023
There’s a lot more to Laser Kiwi’s Rise of the Olive than circus tricks. Nina Levy is delighted with what she finds.
Reviews
Sharp Floozy is too close for comfort
25 January 2023
Leaving home is hard but coming back isn’t easy either – even for a force of nature like Jamie Mykaela. There’s brilliance here, although Floozy doesn’t quite hit a home run, writes David Zampatti.
Reviews
Explosive show has all the right elements
23 January 2023
Magnus Danger Magnus knows how to give a science lesson. Junior reviewer Hannah Peterson has a booming good time.
Reviews
Kaleidoscopic cabaret shines light on lonely places
23 January 2023
Chameleon bravely pulls back the curtains on mental illness with humour and heart, leaving Patrick Gunasekera moved and emboldened.
Reviews
In love with a master manipulator
23 January 2023
Melon the Human charms and delights Rita Clarke and the rest of the audience with his contortion and object manipulation.
