Mar 02
Thursday night at 7.30 is probably not the most sought-after spot amongst stand-up comedians in the Garden however Mike Wilmot turned this potential handicap to his advantage last night. Despite the crowd’s seeming unwillingness to have any fun whatsoever the Canadian Comedy Legend teased out more than a handful of big laughs with his middle-aged …
Jan 03
Adelaide couldn’t ask for a more energetic and vibrant way to start the 2011 calendar than with West Side Story, hailed the greatest musical of all time by the Guardian (UK). With a 30+ cast, 18 piece orchestra and support crew this mega production has already been seen by over 250,000 in just six months according …
Oct 12
A single secular democratic state, with the right to vote for all its citizens, is the only outcome available to resolve the Palestinian / Israeli problem according to Tariq Ali.
Sep 03
Led by Areti Boyaci, she and her best students, guided by Werner Neumann and Al Valodze on their guitars, gave a superb display of flamenco dancing that got many in the capacity crowd roused and almost rowdy, creating amongst the stomping a fiery atmosphere that captured perfectly the spirit of the dancing and the music. 4.5K
Aug 23
In many ways this film is in parallel with the recently released Australian Lou however I found Boy the more successful with the characters and their reactions more believable and the setting better integrated into the story. 4K
Aug 16
Sudhira Shah brings a life and enjoyment to her finished works that leap from the paper, images of spontaneity that make you want to be like those featured. 4K
Aug 05
From start to finish it is a two way performance between the artists and audience. The energy on stage is reflected by the energy of the crowd’s response. It is a pleasure, a joy to be part of this electrifying experience. The energetic, enjoyable, entertaining and enthralling show takes us on a journey of music, traditional dance and powerful acrobatics with a mixture of mesmerizing colour of the traditional looking costumes.
Aug 05
The script is tight and creates some interesting moments between the two leaders. In what could’ve been a very dry film (originally made for US TV), the cast and crew have actually made an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at the marriages, friendships and political relationship between the two couples and their countries. 3.5K
Aug 04
The interweaving of this traditional Robin Hood story with almost everything else being modern, along with a tale about young people desperately trying to come to terms with their place in the world, is expertly done. The humour builds from Little John’s flatulence problem early on to Geoff Revell’s show stealing roles, first on a horse as a sage, then as the treacherous Guy. It is a great romps. 4K
Jul 24
Senegalese, Ziggy, (who, in a white jump suit adorned with small flags and with his hair in a bun on the top of his head looked like a cross between Whoopi Goldberg and Buzz Aldrin) showed brilliant control of his formidable kora that seemed to inject boundless hand energy into his two drummers, Funkalleros and Dunumbra. The interplay between them was spellbinding as the reggae funk, rap and jazz beat grew in intensity, the groovy M’balah rhythms, unique to Senegal, roaring through. 4K
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