It’s hard not to be drawn in by Josh Glanc when he is on stage. He has the most incredible stage presence with sparkly eyes and a cheeky, knowing smile. You know it is going to be a wild show when the warnings displayed outside the theatre include: “Audience interaction”. This one is definitely not for the faint hearted and did cause me to cautiously … Continue reading Josh Glanc: Tomfoolery not for the fainted hearted
La Mama joins the ranks of the Melbourne Comedy Festival and produces a deliciously satisfying who-dunnit with all the hallmarks of a great production. The stately faux-English lounge room sets the stage as a lone man in a finely pressed suit speaks into a Dictaphone. Dénouement! begins with the investigation of a brutal murder and the audience are immediately hooked. Which of these fine characters … Continue reading Dénouement!: Cluedo on the Stage
As a rule, a warm balmy evening, picnic rugs, wine and crackers laden with cheese are all conducive to a great night. Then add a playful and reactive cast, a classic love story, some 80’s classics and by-gosh; you’ve got yourself a hit. Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is set up in Central Park, Malvern East. It takes the classic tale … Continue reading Twelfth Night: The garden party of the summer
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