Author: Lauren Donikian
Review: Elixir Revived 2025 Sydney Fringe Festival
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The boys from Head First Acrobats are back in town for the 2025 Sydney Fringe Festival, kicking things off with their latest offering, Elixir Revived. Head First Acrobats are a group from Melbourne that have been touring the world with their award-winning shows. In 2022, they won Best Circus at…
Review: Mr Red Light Serves A Slice Of Chaos With A Side Of Truth
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It’s not every day you see a hostage situation take place in a pie shop. At least not one that is funny and entertaining. Mr Red Light is an original play written by Carl Bland and produced by Nightsong, an independent theatre company from New Zealand. After successful performances on…
Review: Primary Trust Finds Beautiful Hope In The Ordinary
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Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Do you remember the first time you met them? Are they still around? These are just some of the questions that popped into my brain when I saw Primary Trust at the Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli. Primary Trust is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Eboni Booth.…
Review: Scout Boxall God’s Favourite 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival
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With their signature mullet and dressed in a black floor-length tunic, Scout Boxall shines in their latest offering, God’s Favourite, performed as part of the 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival. Scout Boxall is a writer and comedian with a love for LARPing (live-action role-playing). Since 2019, they have been nominated for…
Review: Circus Of Illusion Brings Magic And Mystery
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The circus is back in town—minus the tent, but bursting with magic! Michael Boyd brings the razzle-dazzle with Circus of Illusion, a glittering spectacle packed with aerial acrobatics, dazzling dancers, and of course, the master of mystery himself. Set in the stunning surrounds of the State Theatre, this two-act extravaganza…
Review: The Wizard Of Oz Reminds Us There’s No Place Like The Theatre
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There really is something special about The Wizard of Oz. The golden age musical has captured hearts for generations, and it’s as popular as ever. With last year’s release of Wicked the movie and Wicked: For Good arriving this year, Dorothy’s story continues to shine. Now, North Shore Theatre Company…
Review: The Glass Menagerie A Hauntingly Beautiful Revival
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Ensemble Theatre transports us to 1930s St. Louis with their latest offering, The Glass Menagerie. Tennessee Williams’ well-known play centres around a family who are all grappling with something. A mother who loves too much and worries about her children’s futures. A daughter who locks herself away out of fear of…
Review: MARVELous The Show A Love Letter to Stage and Screen
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Whether you are a fan of Marvel or not, there is no denying the impact the characters have left on pop culture. With one of the highest-grossing films of all time being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was only a matter of time before we saw some…
