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This week in Queensland theatre: June 7-13

by Editor 7 June 2010

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Greenroom has been tracking what’s on since 1 September last year … yes, we’re just over 9 months old … and it looks as though June is the hot month for activity in the theatre year … so far. The entire month is given over to the !MetroArts developmental Free Range House Party [...]

On criticism …

by Editor 4 June 2010

I’ve been reading a lot lately about professional theatre criticism. The articles have been by critics themselves, artists who are the subject of said critics’ writings, and audience members. I’ve been greatly moved by a couple of pieces, one from an obituary on the respected, and from what you read, greatly liked API drama critic [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: 24-30 May

by Editor 24 May 2010

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It’s gone a little quieter this week. Some of the big shows have closed or moved on from Brisbane. There’s a chance to see Circa in action later in the week – always a treat. It’s a busy week for Circa who are also [...]

Songs for a New World (Review): Harvest Rain

by Kate Foy 22 May 2010

Jason Robert Brown via last.fm

With a few quibbles, I really enjoyed my first Harvest Rain-produced musical, Songs for a New World (1995) by Tony award winning composer Jason Robert Brown, directed by Tim O’Connor. Four principal singers (Angela Harding, Luke Kennedy, Naomi Price and Luke Venables) are backed by a five piece band (Daniel Gibney, [...]

This Week in Queensland Theatre: 17-23 May

by Editor 17 May 2010

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Continuing:
Stockholm: STC for La Boite Theatre at the Roundhouse
The Timely Death of Victor Blott Dead Puppet Society at !Metro Arts
King Lear: Bell Shakespeare for Queensland Theatre Company at Playhouse, QPAC
Dante’s Inferno: Zen Zen Zo at the Old Museum Building
Songs for a [...]

This week in Queensland theatre: 10-16 May

by Editor 10 May 2010

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Opening:
Songs for a New World: Harvest Rain Theatre Company at JWCoCA (Wednesday)
Continuing:
Let the Sunshine: Queensland Theatre Company at Cremorne, QPAC
Stockholm: STC for La Boite Theatre at the Roundhouse
The Timely Death of Victor Blott Dead Puppet Society at !Metro Arts
King Lear: Bell Shakespeare for Queensland Theatre Company at [...]

Review: The Timely Death of Victor Blott – Dead Puppet Society at !Metro Arts Independents

by Kate Foy 5 May 2010

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What is it about puppets? Doesn’t matter what form they take, what cultural background they spring from – and they’ve been all around for milennia – puppetry remains one of the most popular and compelling performance forms in world theatre. It’s probably an extension of our fascination with the craft and art of [...]

This week in Queensland Theatre: 3-9 May

by Editor 3 May 2010

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Check Company websites for show times and further details
Opening:
The Timely Death of Victor Blott at !Metro Arts
King Lear: Bell Shakespeare for Queensland Theatre Company at Playhouse, QPAC
Dante’s Inferno: Zen Zen Zo at the Old Museum Building
Continuing:
Let the Sunshine: Queensland Theatre Company at Cremorne, QPAC
Waiting for Godot: Queensland Theatre Company at [...]

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