Author: Regan Baker
Review: Cirque Nouvelle Spins A Joyful Circus For All
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Cirque Nouvelle, produced by dynamite husband-and-wife duo James and Rebecca Capener, is a testament to the evolution of the modern circus. For the better part of 170 years, regional travelling circuses have been an integral part of Australian childhoods. The scent of buttery popcorn, the striped canvas and the thrill…
Review: Scenes From A Yellow Peril Is Unflinching Unapologetic And Utterly Essential
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There are few productions that grab you by the collar and pull you headfirst into their truth. Scenes from a Yellow Peril, now playing at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre, is one of them – a visceral, poetic and emotionally explosive reckoning with the weight of racialised identity in so-called Australia. Under the…
Review: Jimeoin Pandemonium 2025 Brisbane International Comedy Festival
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Jimeoin returns to the stage with Pandemonium at the 2025 Brisbane International Comedy Festival, proving once again he’s a master of observational comedy. The Northern Irish-Australian comedian, renowned for his expressive facial humour and sharp insights into everyday life, delivers a performance that is both hilarious and relatable. From the…
Review: Ross Noble Cranium of Curiosities 2025 Brisbane International Comedy Festival
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Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities is currently on at the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the 2025 Brisbane International Comedy Festival. It is less a structured comedy show and more a full-throttle expedition into the unfiltered, unhinged depths of his mind. For fans of the absurd and spontaneous, it’s a masterclass in…
Review: Melbourne Welcomes Hadestown with a Thunderous Heartbeat
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Melbourne welcomes Hadestown with a thunderous heartbeat, heralding the arrival of a theatrical tour de force where ancient Greek myth meets modern soul. Amid the dazzle of a red carpet opening, the city pulses with the music of Orpheus and Eurydice; melodies that rise, fall, and linger like a whispered promise. This…
Review: Queensland Theatre’s Calamity Jane Is A Rip Roaring Hit
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Queensland Theatre’s got a real rip-roarin’ hit on its hands with Calamity Jane! This show’s got heart, humour, and a whole lot of yeehaw, thanks to an all-star cast. Led by the dynamite Naomi Price, the gang brings the house down with top-notch performances. Richard Carroll’s sharp direction keeps things…
Review: Come From Away Brings Heart, Hope and Humanity
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Few musicals capture the profound power of human kindness in times of crisis as deeply as Come From Away. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, this Tony Award-winning production tells the incredible true story of how the small town of Gander in Newfoundland became a beacon of compassion after…
Review: La Boite’s Macbeth Something Wicked This Way Comes
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More than a decade ago, co-Director Courtney Stewart played one of the Witches in Queensland Theatre’s Macbeth, which served as a conduit for La Boite Theatre’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy. Along with co-Director Lisa Fa’alafi, Stewart’s vision was to bring the wisdom and perspective of the Witches to the…
