Reviews

As the audience enters the theatre, we are welcomed by “Roll Up! Roll Up! Come, marvel, be amazed!” Indeed, we are amazed! Here, from her lofty post, is a woman of uncommon height who describes herself in the manner of a carnival barker. Audience members are encouraged to take a selfie with this giantess – and I assure you, it isn’t easy, even with Mariedl (played by the excellent Maxi Blaha) bending to get in shot. (For the sake of Stage Whispers readership, I shan’t share my selfie!)

This show is a bit of a dark horse – a little, locally written Irish, domestic drama, unpretentious and female dominated, but this show is a heavy hitter in terms of quality – a top notch production that deserves to be seen.

First played at the Irish Club, in an impressive production by Irish Theatre Players, this more fully realised production (in terms of set etc) allows the show to soar.

After a particularly fraught opening, and delays caused by Covid in the cast then bushfire evacuation, Wanneroo Repertory finally opened their quality production of Company. Now playing to capacity crowds, this is a superbly sung, expertly acted show.

On the evening of his 35th birthday, Robert, the lone bachelor in his friend group, surrounded by his crazy couple friends, contemplates whether to wish for a romantic partner or to be happy with his situation.

The McElhinney sisters, Hayley and Mandy, appear together on stage for the first time, in this beautifully performed, self-written World Premiere.

This ambiguous two-hander explores play, memory and ritual, and is performed on a set by designer Bruce McKinnon that evokes images of childhood funny houses - it looks cosy and simple but seems to be made of cardboard - and potentially able to collapse at any time. Lighting, designed by Paul Jackson is intimate and emotive, and sound design and composition by Rachael Dease is organic and heartfelt.