Anywhere Reviews
Read reviews from Anywhere Reviewers as well as links to other online publications giving you the heads up on what to see at Anywhere Festival.
Every year Anywhere Festival invites writers and performance lovers to write reviews of performances at the festival.We ask people to bring their own perspective and to tell us what we think - we're know you don't want to hear that everything is brilliant... unless of course it is.
Reviews start with the most recent and you can go back through Anywhere Festival reviews of our Brisbane festival, Sunshine Coast Festival, Noosa Festival, Moreton Bay festival and everything else.
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Review: Melancholipedia presented by Ludus Performance
Review by Kathy M.4 August 2024 at 7.30 pm at Paint FactoryUnfortunately, I attended the last performance of Melancholipedia as part of the 2024 Anywhere Festival so you’ve missed out…
Review: The Ladysinger’s Parlour (Vol. 1)
In the style of the ever-popular Australian Modern ‘at home’ events, The Ladysinger’s Record Parlour (Vol. 1) was presented in the ‘parlour’ of a Fairfield home—a space that was cleverly…
Review: Eat Her Out
Eat Her Out is a two woman show, written by and starring Aoife Kissane and Georgia Thomas. The show is a humorous, barbed commentary on queer life under a cost…
Review: 2004 Slumber Party
Catherine Lawrence congratulates Darcie Rae Boatswain and the Glitter Martini crew, on another strong addition to their menu. Pjs, UGGs, audience participation galore… plus artistic hula, fabulous pole dance, impressive…
Review: Stark Raven Mad
Stark Raven Mad took my family (three generations) on a fantastical poetry journey this morning, at On The Boards Theatre in Tingalpa.
Review: Abba Girls Tribute Show
Sadly, Abba’s Agnetha and Frida were not available to perform outside a Yeronga warehouse on Friday night. Which was a not a problem for a very enthusiastic audience, as the…
Learn to re-wild your mind with Wild Vacancies-Urban Nature Adventure presented by Sally Guildford
Dr Gemma Regan Re-wilding urban areas back to their original natural state is the in-thing. Now you can learn how to re-wild yourself in the urban environment of Yeronga behind…
Review: IKEA Wars
Kieran Bullock has hit a stream of improv comedy gold with IKEA Wars. The format is simple: challenge two local comedians to a ‘gameshow’ competition, where each must assemble an…
Review: The Dire Theatre Company Radio Variety Hour
Yeronga’s Paint Factory offers a range of nooks and crannies, several of which are cleverly reimagined by exceptional performers and creatives during Brisbane’s Anywhere Festival. My 2024 Anywhere Festival hot…
Blow the Men Down presented by Flaming Carnations
Review by Kathy M. 2 August 2024 at 7pm The Paint Factory, Yeronga Blow the Men Down written and produced by Julia Cox is a raucous and chaotic comedy performed…
Review: K Mak at the Planetarium
Review by Sarah Skubala Following sell-out seasons at last year’s Anywhere Festival, plus sell-out shows at this year’s Melbourne and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, K Mak (alongside sister show Angel Strings)…
Review: Set Me On Fire presented by Silent Sky
Set Me On Fire, the premiere work of Silent Sky theatre collective, filled the Backdock Arts theatre with a nostalgia for young love, presented as part of Anywhere Festival 2024.…
Review: That Drag Show!
As you might expect of a five-star drag event, the costumes were simply fabulous, the makeup was amazing, the choreography was classic and outrageous, the lip-synch was on point, and…
Review: Cabarats, presented by Verum Arts
Just from its title, you can tell Cabarats doesn’t want to be taken seriously. Chock full of cheese puns and hammy noir/gangster pastiche dialogue, the show is a veritable charcuterie…
Review: Truth; from a liars lips
When this modest theatre production started, I felt quite removed from the setting; a medieval castle, within which a new queen has just taken charge and struggles with oblique political…
Review: Wait For It!
Review by Katrina Couzens It’s amazing how much you can laugh in just over an hour when you’re in the hands of three clowns (and a very timid broom). It’s…
Review: Somnium
Somnium is the perfect title for choreographer Kelsey Dell’s compelling new work, that is ‘inspired by states of dreaming and the imaginings of our unconscious minds.’ If you are looking…
Review: As Told by the Boys Who Fed Me Apples at Trinity Hall
Review by Sarah Skubala (Theatre Travels) As Told by the Boys Who Fed Me Apples is the Queensland independent premiere produced, directed and designed by Lachlan Driscoll, and performed as…
Destructive Nature by Handlight Productions
Review by Kathy M. 26 July 2024 at 5 pm at House Conspiracy, West End Always curious to see something different, learn about an emerging artist, have a new experience…
Review: Aerialicious UP LATE
I love circus, and particularly aerials, so it probably won’t surprise you to hear that the show I’ve been most excited for this Anywhere was Aerialicious UP LATE, a burlesque…
Review: Whatevfur
Whatevfur; a dog-themed improvisational comedy show held outdoors at Raymond park in Kangaroo Point on Saturday 27th July, was a happy collection of pawful puns, terrier-ific (over) acting, and doggy…
Review: Aiden Schofield, Magician
It’s been a while since I’ve watched a magic show. Aiden Schofield, who played Arcana’s stage in Moorooka on Friday evening (26 July), was a solid meat-and-potatoes reintroduction to the…
Review: That Drag Show
Joy. Absolute joy is the summary I’d give for That Drag Show on Friday night (26th July) at Arcana, Moorooka. Neither I, nor the friend I went with, had been…
Review: As Told By The Boys That Fed Me Apples
How better to tell the story of the 136,000 Australian horses sent to the First World War, than through the experiences of three of the ‘boys’ who fed apples to…
Review: Spooky Dog and the Teen-Age Gang Mysteries
Review by Kath M on the 24 July 2024 at 7pm performance. Evilcorp Horror Maze and Bar, Fortitude Valley Presented by Drama Merchant Who doesn’t have a memory of watching…
Review: Set Me On Fire
Set Me On Fire opened Wednesday night (24th July) at Backdock Arts in Fortitude Valley. It’s a heartfelt drama about the breakdown of a relationship, but a lack of detail…
Review: A Journey to Euphoria
Euphoria can be defined as intense feelings of excitement, well-being, and happiness—where activities such as exercise, laughter, or dancing can induce a state of euphoria. Which means that a great…
Review: Whistling Past the Graveyard at South Brisbane Cemetery (Theatre Travels)
Review by Sarah Skubala Anywhere Festival is back for its 13th year and boasts 60 productions at 35 locations around Brisbane. As its name suggests, Anywhere Festival is a fringe festival where any…
Review LOVE JUNKIE presented by Sarah Walton
Review by Kathy M. Sunday 21 July at 5 pm Raven Cellar Bar Sarah Walton’s one-woman comedy show felt like being with a bunch of girlfriends sharing stories about the…
REVIEW – The Ukulele Man – The Story of GEORGE FORMBY by Marcel Cole
Review by Kathy M. Sunday 21 July 2024 at 2 pm Raven Cellar Bar I must admit I knew nothing of George Formby or Marcel Cole but was pleasantly surprised…
Review: Heaven on Earth
Heaven on Earth is not what you might expect based on the programme blurb. The bubbly language, the tags–Comedy, Music, Dance, and Theatre–and even Melissa Elvira Billington’s stage name, Foxy…
Introducing Anywhere Reviewer Karlo Bran
From Karlo: Hey all, I am pleased to be part of the Anywhere Festival reviewers team in 2024. A little bit about me, I am the lead tutor at simpleenglish.com.au…
Review: Chaos Theory by Aaron Ducker
Aaron Duckers “Chaos Theory” performance in the Anywhere Festival was an hour long show that took the audience on a journey into the theory that every tiny gesture, movement and…
Review: A Lust of Elves and Magic
Improv Queensland’s latest show, A Lust of Elves and Magic, is exactly what the title suggests: a funny, improvised, bodice-ripper that draws on fairy and fantasy tales of days of…
Review: Bringing back the joy and power of song ‘The Ukulele Man’ is classic cabaret in fine form
Review by Karlo Bran The Ukulele Man tells the story of George Formby who at the time of the Second World War did his bit to entertain the British Armed…
Review: The Critical Last Chance Years, Vol. 3
Review by Katrina Couzens Late on Saturday night (20th July, 8pm), I took a bus out to Tingalpa, a suburb I didn’t know existed because, even though it is only…
Review: Excursions
Catherine Lawrence suggests that Excursions is definitely worth a trip to Morningside. One of the many great things about Brisbane’s Anywhere Festival is the chance to see newly created works,…
Review: The Ukulele Man
Marcel Cole’s show is a festival gem and deserves to sell-out every time. It is easy to see why The Ukulele Man has been such a success at other fringe…
Introducing Anywhere Reviewer Katrina Couzens
Theatre, Puppetry, Cabaret, Nature Walks… This Anywhere Has It All! Hello there! My name is Katrina, and I’ve been lucky enough to become a reviewer for Brisbane’s 2024 Anywhere Theatre…
Whatevfur
The sun was shining & the weather was Paws-itively perfect for the inaugural Whatev-fur @ 11am in Raymond Park, Kangaroo Point. They don’t care if you have fury hair, just…
Review: Flabbergasters
Catherine Lawrence raves about the latest Act React hit, noting ‘if you ever get the chance to see the ‘Flabbergasters’ show I am certain it will be a fun event…
Review: Speakeasy
Creative Futures Photography clearly enjoyed revisiting The Candy Shop Show’s Speakeasy. A chance to visit North Lake’s Thirsty Chiefs Brewing, to enjoy Lizzie Moore’s powerhouse vocals, and to be wowed…
Review: This is Your Trial
If you are looking for an enjoyable night out with friends, a family treat, or just a solo night away from the screen… then This is Your Trial is for you. You just have to be quick, as this particular judge (the talented Natalie Bochenski) is only ‘sitting’ for one more night of this circuit.
Review: Tipsy History
Great to see Glitter Martini’s Tipsy History make a welcome return to the Anywhere Festival menu—this time at the Moreton Bay Tannins Brew. Catherine Lawrence couldn’t resist the chance to…
Review: The Big D
Abril LaTrene and Shaun Birtles’ ‘The Big D’ show is a funny, thought-provoking, bittersweet tale of sometimes brutal honesty. Lots to enjoy, and food for thought in the days to come. But you will have to be quick; their final show deserves to be a sellout.
Review: Limelight 2024
Limelight is part competition, part showcase, and all entertainment. Now in its third year, the Introspect Theatre Company Limelight is a mixture of Moreton Bay’s Got Talent meets Caboolture eisteddfod—all wrapped up in sprinkling of fundraising to support the educational and entertainment goals of this much-loved not-for-profit north Brisbane performing arts company. read more for the review of Limelight 2024.
Review: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Creative Futures Photography’s Catherine Lawrence loved the premiere of ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love.’ If you were lucky enough to see this show, turn to the review to see if…
Review: Tipsy History
Step into Tannis Brew and, with the smell of a smoky BBQ grill and crispy pints, be transported back to the bronze age when Glitter Martini takes the stage with…
Review: Songs for Absent Beauty
Presented by Rosie Waters, Karen Law and Mira Chorik Songs for Absent Beauty | Friday 17 May, 7.00pm TAFE Queensland – Caboolture Campus Hair Salon Tallon St, Caboolture QLD 4510 What…
Review: Guitarra y Cuarteto
Guitarra y Cuarteto is exactly that: a program of mainly Spanish-influenced music for guitar and string quartet. But it is also so much more, thanks to the combined talents of Andrew Veivers and of the members of The Black Square Quartet.
OLÉ! OLÉ! OLÉ! – Review of Guitarra y Cuarteto presented by Red Chair
Review by Georgia Haupt. The Arana Hills District Community Centre is quickly transformed into the orlop of The Black Pearl when Andrew Veivers and the Black Square Quartet begin to…
Tipsy History – Review by Kristy Stanfield
Tipsy History is the latest themed circus variety show from company Glitter Martini, who brought us Absolute Trash and 7 Mortal Sinners at previous Anywhere Festivals. They’re a company known…
The Human Centipede Parody Musical – Review by Darcie Rae
As soon as I saw the name of this production in the Anywhere Festival program, I knew I could not go past it. The infamous (surprisingly award-winning) 2009 horror film…
The Reunion – Review by Backstreet Brisbane
Minerva Theatre Co’s The Reunion, written by Sophie Heather, was a fun and nostalgic immersive theatre experience performed as part of Anywhere Festival. Mt St Celine’s class of 2013 were coming…
Scottish Ceilidh Dance – Review by Irene McLeod
It was a privilege to attend the first Scottish Ceilidh Dance, held by the Ceilidh Clan, since 2019, a welcome addition to the Anywhere Festival 2023 line up of shows.…
