Describing themselves as “the Kindergarten of Australian Comedy”, the Law Revue is an institution with impressive credentials. Alumni of previous shows include Magda Szubanski, Libbi Gorr, Shaun Micaleff, Tom Gleisner, Sammy J, Celia Pacquola and Steve Vizard, as well as Cate Blanchett. Continue reading Laugh Actually: The 69th Annual Law Revue
There is something uniquely challenging about actors looking out at the audience and telling you that they are going to die, and even acting out their own deaths. Continue reading The Everyman: A Modern-Medieval Morality Play
There was something deeply interesting about Four Letter Word Theatre’s Two Nights Out of Bed, and in spite of its flaws, I found myself deeply compelled. Continue reading Two Nights Out of Bed: An Ambitious Production
The individual effort put into each element of the project—be it costume, choreography, set or lighting—was obvious in the final polish of the production. Even for those not particularly keen on musicals, there was something for everyone in this production of Footloose. Continue reading How to do Footloose Right: An UMMTA Production
Revenge Plot is pure comedy: it is fun, and it feels like an authentic reflection of friendship, of rivalry and heartbreak, and most importantly, petty drama—all things sorely missed. Continue reading Revenge Plot: A Love Letter to Petty Drama
The play, written between February 2020 and May 2021 and across two different countries, was originally intended to be performed at the University of Melbourne’s 2021 Mudfest. In my opinion, the namesake of the show—the desire line at the centre of it all—was the journey that the play was forced to take before it was performed. It is commendable that, despite everything, Robertson and the cast persevered. Continue reading Desire Lines: Theatre in the face of lockdown
Dogfight is an overall enjoyable experience. Admittedly, the cast was talented, with some standout performances. However, it is difficult to remember the musical’s most politically charged moments without becoming bewildered by its implications. Continue reading Dogfight: ICAC Overshadows Strong Performances with Baffling Politics
Asynchrony emphasizes spectacle and plot in equal measure. Particularly striking is the manipulation of the sense of scale, which transforms the experience into an adventure. The set pieces are all impressive, and when things happen in the environment, these changes are perfectly executed. It is unusual to commend a student theatre group for a show being presented so professionally, but MUST has never had a show like this before, and there is little precedent beyond Monash for this kind of theatre. Continue reading Asynchrony: Monash University Student Theatre Charms with an Immersive Online Production
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