Posts Tagged ‘Anywhere Festival’
Review by Catherine Lawrence of 7 Mortal Sinners, presented by Glitter Martini
7 Mortal Sinners has to be one of the most unusual events I have ever attended in a church.
Read MoreReview by Elise Lawrence of Putting On The Mask, presented by Haus of Beaver Productions
Claire Fitzpatrick presented a moving one-woman performance exploring the wide-ranging emotional impacts of loss. Seated at a small table facing the audience, Fitzpatrick performed the rituals of getting ready in…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of Murder on the ‘Not-So’ Orient Express, presented by Mystify
Mystify’s ‘Murder on the ‘Not-So Orient Express’ promised to be an entertaining 80 minutes of mayhem, mystery, intrigue and entertainment—and certainly had all the hallmarks of popular interactive murder mysteries. A 1930s journey on a train, a body, a cast of apparent strangers (but are they?), and a mystery or two to be solved. But this particular mystery had a few too many twists, turns and revelations for a show that ran for 80+ minutes.
Read MoreReview by Elise Lawrence of Oberon 11 presented by Inscape Assembly
Put on your detective hat for intergalactic immersive theatre by InScape Assembly Oberon 11 is an intergalactic prison, verging on purgatory, which houses four prisoners: a 19th century French socialite,…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of Wind of Wall Street, presented by Corporate Dancers
Wind of Wall Street was perfectly located in the UQ GCI, as a fabulous stage for a dance work that questions traditional ways of working, and the toll the ‘Wall Street’ lifestyle takes on participants. Just as the UQ GCI building is designed to encourage a rethinking of office design, Wind of Wall Street asks whether the winds of change might ‘blow through’ the ways of office-work-lives.
Read MoreReview by Eleanor Surtees of Almost, Maine presented by Company ‘22 QCGU and Anywhere Festival
Almost, Maine is unlike anything I’ve watched before. The play focuses on the short stories of nine loosely connected couples in the fictional, almost-town of Almost. The awkwardness, hilarity, hope,…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of If You Build It…, presented by High Tide Circus
The world premiere of ‘If You Build It’ was an entertaining way to spend a damp Sunday evening. The show was a veritable toolbox of delights: from creative calisthenics and amazing acrobatics, through to lyrical lyra, unicycle-riding, fun hula, and impressive juggling. Plus a couple of entertaining audience participation interludes.
Read MoreReview by Rebecca Lynne of Bad Love, Presented by H.E.L.L.A Productions
Emm Watkins’ tragically beautiful cabaret tells the story of how she fell in love with and eventually left an abusive partner, told with the deeply stirring music she created while…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of The Rise of Suzi Quatro, presented by Georgie Neilsen
Four great musicians, celebrating the trail-blazing impact of Suzi Quatro. The 14 May world premiere of Georgie Neilsen’s showcase of Suzi Quatro’s 1970s hits was a memorable addition to the special list of Australian Modern events. It was also a house first—what Chris Osborne described as ‘Australian Modern’s first full-on rock-n-roll gig.’
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of Hello Stranger, presented by The Drawer Productions
Hello Stranger is a thought-provoking show about memory, loss, and love; a funny, sad, educational, clever, and thought-provoking work of immersive theatre.
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of Speakeasy, presented by Candy Shop Show Australia
The Candy Shop Show Australia has a winning formula: ‘dancing girls’ who can sing, tap, high-kick and Charleston through a variety of numbers and fast facts.
Read MoreJulie Barns reviews Trichotomy + Black Square String Quartet
Housed in the gorgeous brick and stone heritage listed Holy Trinity Church in Fortitude Valley, I enter the performance space for Trichotomy + Black Square String Quartet via a pair…
Read MoreReview by Rebecca Lynne of The Crash presented by Dugald Lowis
Presented as a collection of reflective monologues that blend into short interactions, this heartbreaking tale explores the complexities of love, life, and loss. Staged as a verbatim piece, the story…
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of The Last Laugh, presented by Fini
Last Laugh is a thought-provoking work of contrasts and questions
Read MoreReview by Catherine Lawrence of ‘Girl on the Moon’, presented by Aoife Kissane and Matias Nuñez
It’s great to see new drama on stage—particularly when the ‘stage’ is one of the expansive nooks and crannies of the Yeronga Paint Factory (a former factory for the manufacture…
Read MoreA toe-tappin’ and feather-flappin’ extravaganza!
Candy Shop Show Australia are now in their eleventh year of operation and are thrilled to once again bepresenting at Anywhere Festival Brisbane and Noosa. SPEAKEASY is their fourth full-length…
Read MoreI Am Woman, Hear Me | Brigitte Freeme
A compelling combination of thoughtful writing and performance skill.
Read MoreArchaeopteryx | Nonsemble
Giant extinct birds, violins, and electronica collide.
Read MoreVasilissa | Sylph Circus & Sirin Ensemble
A review by Nadia Jade for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. I hope that Sylph Circus continues this path in future productions, finding other girl-centred stories to tell, to share,…
Read MoreTapping fun for the kids
‘Utopia! And the Caravan Calamity’ is an energetic tap-dancing theatrical comedy for the under-eights.
Read MoreCoterie Cabaret | Coterie Sisters
A review by Dr Fed for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. If I had only one word to describe Coterie Cabaret, it would undoubtedly be sexy! Coterie is a celebration…
Read MoreI am King. I am Queen. | Roýmata Holmes & Room to Play
A review by Ads J for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. It is still very rare to see the stories of queer people of colour on the stage and screen,…
Read MoreFierce Queens
A remarkable display of the talent and dedication of a passionate troupe of performers who seem genuinely excited to share their craft.
Read MoreGolden Dreams
Golden Dreams is an interesting new work, with compelling performances.
Read MorePink Martini Pop Up Cabaret
The Pink Martini Popup Cabaret delivered: lavish costumes, passionate dancing, fabulous vocals, and a musical selection that travelled from France and Germany through to Portugal, Spain, and Brazil.
Read MoreThe Shelter | Here and There Productions
A review by Ads J for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. Trapped in a random person’s garage with a group of strangers and limited time to get out may not…
Read MoreSometimes I Say Your Name Out Loud | Moment of Inertia & Collectivist
A review by Kati Murphy for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. As I entered the space that ‘Sometimes I Say Your Name Out Loud’ inhabited, I noticed the warm aura…
Read MoreA Very Important Meeting | Big Fork Theatre
A review by Oliver Gough for Theatre Haus. Big Fork Theatre reach out, circle back, and touch base with audiences for an office themed improv caper.As part of Anywhere Festival,…
Read MoreTOME | Freeroam Theatre Inc.
A review by James Farley for Stage Whispers. I think it was Peter O’Toole who once likened stage acting to an ice sculpture that is unique each performance and of…
Read MoreGet Her Outta Here | Broccolini Productions
A review by Beth Keehn for Stage Whispers. Get Her Outta Here is a 40-minute one-woman show by Brisbane-born independent artist, Isabella Tannock, who fearlessly performs as her alter-ego, Isabella Broccolini…
Read MoreA Bed of Roses | Arbour Theatre Company
A Review by Kristy Stanfield for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. The five improv actors were so good I kept forgetting they were acting. They did an incredible job of…
Read MoreCluedo! The New Suspects | Brisbane Immersive Ensemble
A review by Priya Shah for Theatre Haus. Was it Scarlett, in the library, with the lead pipe? Or perhaps Peacock, in the dining room, with the revolver? Brisbane Immersive…
Read MoreVenus in Fur | The Drama Merchant
. Dom Bradley as self-assured playwright and director Thomas, and Jenna Eve as the unapologetically zealous actress Wanda, breathed an unrelenting feverishness into The Drama Merchant’s adaption of David Ives 2010 play script.
Read MoreSex, Lies and Betrayal – Memoirs of a Hollywood Star | JTM Productions
A review by Lachlan Driscoll for Theatre Haus. The glossy world of Hollywood and the scandals behind the scenes is told in riveting detail in ‘Sex, Lies & Betrayal –…
Read MoreStarter Boyfriend | Squirt Productions
A review by Lauren Hale for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. Starter Boyfriend investigates how we relate to each other in an increasingly digital and glaringly heteronormative world. Read the…
Read MorePrison X | UNITED NOTIONS Film & KOA.XYZ
A review by Jaydem Martin for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. While it borrows traditional gaming elements, it also plays our as a documentary. It’s an opportunity to learn about…
Read MoreSHELTER | The Drawer Productions
A review by Jaydem Martin for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. SHELTER is a powerful and moving performance. I’d encourage anyone interested in immersive theatre to check it out if…
Read MoreSometimes I Say Your Name out Loud
Compelling circus skills and clowning in a meditation on loss, hope and friendship.
Read MoreCluedo! The New Suspects | Brisbane Immersive Ensemble
A review by Ads J for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. Across the venue, blackmail, flirtations, arguments, and even a broom closet triste were playing out between the six key…
Read MoreMental Illness is Not a Crime | Haus of Beaver Productions
A review by Lauren Hale for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. An undulating soundscape filled the room with an otherworldly atmosphere. Tents and noise cancelling headphones littered the floor. There…
Read MoreIntoxication | Before Shot
A review by Lauren Hale for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. At its core, the show is about love and relationships and the anxiety, self-doubt, self-loathing, and questions of worth…
Read MoreAbsolute Trash | Glitter Martini
A review by Kristy Stanfield for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. Each one of the circus acts was incredibly well-polished and a real pleasure to watch. These are circus artists…
Read MoreMental Illness Is Not A Crime | Claire Fitzpatrick
A review by Alley Edwards for Theatre Haus. If the past year has taught us anything, it is that being adaptive is crucial. The arts industry particularly knows this to…
Read MoreSex, Lies & Betrayal – Memoirs of a Hollywood Star | JTM Productions
A review by Jaydem Martin for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. As we enter the room, we are soon introduced to Miss Nightingale, played by the talented Karla Hillam. Immediately…
Read MoreSometimes I Say Your Name Out Loud | Collectivist & Moment of Inertia
A review by Virag Dombay for Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane. As the curtain rises, we meet the three caretakers of death, the Priestess with her goddesslike aura and picturesque…
Read MoreThe Time Travel Cafe | SpaceFold Technology
A review by Kitty Goodall for Stage Whispers. The Time Travel Café invites audiences to take a trip through time and have a conversation with history. The premise is that you and…
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