Far Away, But Not That Far

REVIEW BY GRYFF CONNAH EDITED BY RACHEL THORNBY Few emotions hold the primacy that fear does. It is both our greatest strength and greatest weakness as a species: our central driving counsel; and the force that keeps us paralysed and stagnating. When entering the Above Sea Level’s production of Far Away, it is clear that fear has metastasized in this space. After a disorienting greeting … Continue reading Far Away, But Not That Far

St. Kilda Tales: Life Is Nonsense But At Least We’ve Got The Club

REVIEW BY AZMY AZURITE EDITED BY EMMA PARFITT “Humans are much worse than animals.” St. Kilda Tales is a show you could come watch night after night, and each time emerge with a different picture of the characters—and perhaps even the world around you. You sit, entranced for two hours, as vibrant and memorable characters clash with each other throughout the whole space. To your … Continue reading St. Kilda Tales: Life Is Nonsense But At Least We’ve Got The Club

Barkly Theatre’s SHIT Is Anything But

REVIEW BY BRONTE LEMAIRE EDITED BY EMMA PARFITT When I enter the theatre they’re already there. One’s facing away on a stool, slow and lethargic. Another sits at the back on a concrete block, biting her nails. The third can’t be still, ramming into the wall again and again as if this time it will finally budge. If you’ve been on public transport you’ve met … Continue reading Barkly Theatre’s SHIT Is Anything But