MILO PENNEFATHER AND JULIAN MACHIN ON THEIR PROBLEMATIC NEW PRODUCTION Cancelled, Four Letter Word Theatre’s brazen new production, pulls none of its punches. The musical stars one Max Richmond, an arrogant lead singer whose disastrously insensitive remarks have spelled the collapse of his musical career. With the help of THEM, a down-and-out pop icon, Max hatches a plan to get back on top and win … Continue reading A Candid Look at ‘Cancelled’ Culture
An ambitious showcase of 70 works of student art across 4 venues over 4 days, Mudfest: Transform exemplified the sheer talent the students at the University of Melbourne have to offer. We are taking a look back at some of the original theatre presented by students this semester – A Fleeting Glimpse, and Multiplies You By One. Four Letter Word Presents: A Fleeting Glimpse – … Continue reading A Look Back on Some Mudfest Magic of the Year!
In the interests of controversy, I wish I could write a scathing tear down of Under the Influence. Unfortunately, I enjoyed it far too much to start any drama. Continue reading Under the Influence: Liked and Subscribed
I like the idea of university theatre groups putting on two short plays instead of a single big one. I like the freedom it affords theatre-makers to experiment and the lowered pressure on the audience. If the first show is bad, it’ll be done soon anyway. And if it’s great, you savour every moment. Four Letter Word Theatre has been deploying the double-bill tactic for … Continue reading (un)Australian: The legacy of a cultural crisis
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