Barking Gecko, Tim Watts and Arielle Gray make wonderful theatre out of Cicada, Shaun Tan’s parable for all ages, write David Zampatti and junior reviewer Pippa Turnbull.
From an exquisite performance by Lior to mashed up anthems of gender equality, the opening weekend of the Perth International Cabaret Festival provides plenty of reasons to come hear the music play, writes David Zampatti.
WAAPA’s music theatre headliner this year is the little-known Mack & Mabel, and David Zampatti says that while it’s easy to find its flaws, it’s also easy to overlook them.
The Last Great Hunt’s Bite the Hand is as hilarious as a puppy and as dangerous as a pit bull. It also leaves its meaning for you to uncover – a good thing according to David Zampatti.
David Zampatti checked out the staged concert version of the Benny and Björn/Tim Rice rock opera Chess at the Perth Concert Hall and found it a chequered experience.
