Life Performance Reviews
Originally reviewed February 2017 for Theatre People.
A sweet love story underpinned by the reality of war & friendship
The Marine Corps motto of “Semper Fi, Do or Die” plays a large thematic role in Dogfight, a musical based on a 1991 movie of the same name.
Do or Die for your country. Do or Die for your Marine brothers. Do or Die for love.
Continue reading “Dogfight”Originally reviewed January 2017 for Theatre People.
A near Purrr-fect production from Packemin Youth
My love of Cats is no secret. I know it is one of those shows that you either love or hate, but I’m well and truly in the former category. My love for this show started a very young age. When I was 11 the dance studio I went to put on a production of Sleeping Beauty that interwove in other musicals. I remember watching the senior dancers rehearse and then perform a version of “The Jellicle Ball” and I was entranced and enchanted. Since then, this show has been very near and dear to my heart and when I’m asked “What is your favourite musical”, I say “If we are talking traditional musicals, then it is Cats”.
So I was as curious as a cat could be to see how one of the leading pro-am production companies, Packemin Youth, would tackle one of the biggest musicals in the world.
Continue reading “Cats (Packemin Youth)”Originally reviewed June 2016 for Theatre People.
This was my fifth show of the 2015 Hayes Theatre Cabaret season and I’ll honestly admit, the performer I was the least familiar with. But by the end, I became a Josie Lane (Miracle City, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) fan.
Continue reading “Asian Provocateur”Originally reviewed January 2016 for Theatre People.
There may never be another decade again that so greatly shapes the pop culture world like the 80s. The ramifications of the movies, clothes, technology, tv shows, stars and most of all music continue to shape entertainment world as we know it today.
What was once cool became un-cool, then throwback trendy, hipster chic and dare I say…now cool again. I mean, just look at Star Wars.
Continue reading “The 80s are alive thanks to Packemin”Originally reviewed July 2015 for Theatre People.
In 1988, when Heathers was released in cinemas, I was 12. I was in my final year of primary school and had just moved to Brisbane from a small town in mining Queensland. So it is no great surprise that up until last Friday, I hadn’t seen the movie. I wasn’t the target demographic on it’s release and it was just one of those films that remained on my “one day I”ll watch list”.
Ahead of seeing the Australian debut of Heathers: The Musical, I thought it might be a smart idea to watch the movie. Even though it was my first viewing, I was surprised how much not only the plot points I knew, but also the lines that have worked their way into cult-pop-culture.
Continue reading “Heathers”Originally reviewed July 2015 for Theatre People.
How do you review a show that asks you to keep its secrets? What do you say about a show that in over 450, 000 performances has managed to keep the plot points and storylines a mystery? Where do you draw the line between talking about the show and maintaining the enigma?
Continue reading “Ghost Stories”Originally reviewed June 2015 for Theatre People.
“You are listening to 103.9FM, bringing you the hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.”
Drawing inspiration from Richard Mercer’s seminal late night radio program, Love Songs and Dedications, writer and star (Australia’s) John James O’Hara (Rock of Ages, Wicked), writer Anthony Harkin (Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages), together with musical direction from Luke Hunter (The Rocky Horror Show, Jersey Boys) and choreography by Melanie Hawkins (Strictly Ballroom, King Kong) bring to the cabaret scene a new, funny & heartwarming show…Dedications.
Continue reading “Dedications”I’m so excited to be launching “B at the Bows”! To learn why I’m here, head to the About page.
I look forward to connecting with everyone in the live performance community in Australia and sharing my thoughts.
