Tag: State Theatre Company of SA

Oct 21

Theatre – Pornography – STCSA – Space Theatre – 3.5K

Despite the quality of each aspect of the show, there seemed to be an element missing to make it really powerful. For a show that is about highlighting and fighting the disconnection in today’s society, it too failed to stir up particularly strong emotions of any kind. 3.5K

Oct 09

Blasted – Space – 3K

If you found Ermin’s Bed just the most exciting thing you have seen or heard about, then Blasted is for you. If not, this is a long 90 minutes in a world without redemption. 3K

Aug 22

THEATRE: Top Girls – State Theatre Company of SA – Dunstan Playhouse – 3K

While there are several things to like about this production – the opportunity to see seven highly talented women on stage at once being one – there are also too many flaws to allow it to be entirely enjoyable. 3K

Jul 12

THEATRE: Pinocchio – Windmill & STCSA – Dunstan Playhouse – 3.5K

This is a show that will engage younger audiences, particularly families, and is a great opportunity to get children seeing theatre (especially in the school holidays). Whether it will be a hit with the older crowds though is questionable. While still enjoyable from an adult perspective, it doesn’t quite tick all the boxes you might hope. 3.5K

Jun 01

War Mother – Space Til 2 June – 3K

Without being a memorable affair, War Mother is a nice vignette from the STC while the main program gets a break for the Cabaret Festival dealing with a recurring theme in a useful and politically not too opinionated way. 3K

May 09

Theatre – The Glass Menagerie – STCSA – Dunstan Playhouse to May 26th – 4.5K

The writing is superb, with eloquent observations of the world, clear and engaging characters and witty one-liners scattered throughout. Cook has created a well paced show and elicited beautifully nuanced performances from his four actors. 4.5K