The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has rolled into town and Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewer Saskia Haluszkiewicz are captivated by its vibrant energy and special effects.
Tag Archives: Roald Dahl
Aussie twist on classic fairytale
29 September 2021
Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood has been transplanted to an Australian bush setting for Awesome Festival, leaving Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewer Saskia Haluszkiewicz captivated.
How the arts equip children for life
7 September 2021
Why do children need the arts? AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson says the arts are fundamental to the development of children, help teenagers stay sane and keep on giving for adults too.
Children: Theatre: Fantastic Mr Fox
26 November 2019
22 – 26 January @ State Theatre Centre of WA · Presented by Shake & Stir Theatre and PTT · Roald Dahl’s much-loved Fantastic Mr Fox …
Disco Dahl reworks fairytales
15 August 2019
Review: shake and stir theatre company, Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts ⋅ Heath Ledger Theatre, August 14 ⋅ Review: Rosalind Appleby ⋅ “I guess you think you know this story…” …
Theatre: Children: Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts
17 May 2019
13 – 16 August @ The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia · Presented by Shake & Stir · Think you know the stories of The …
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Pared down & Picasso-esque
18 December 2017
Review: The Twits – Spare Parts Puppet Theatre ◆ Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, 6 December ◆ Review by Varnya Bromilow ◆ Recreating a beloved children’s book …