Reviews

Just when you have seen about every version of the Snow White ,story along comes another one. But this version, written and directed by Cath Willacy, is a cracker!

The seven dwarfs have been retired and in their place come seven tradies who spend a lot of time dancing, singing and handling tools but doing very little work. But without Indiana Jones (Chippy), Lila Bordujenko (Sparky), Caden Sintome (Bricky), Emrys Birkbeck-McKay (Lou), Oberon Birbeck-McKay (Gofer), Alice Macdonald (Arty) and Michelle Andrews (Noodles), Snow White would be toast.

A lot of performances are called ‘unforgettable’ by us hyperbole-prone reviewer types, yet few truly are written in indelible ink on one’s hippocampus. There’s not even a smidgeon of hyperbole in the following statement: I will never forget Corporel.

If these three plays are indicative of the state of modern relationships, then the world has become a better place. People are still acting like people; they do strange and ill-advised things but do them with respect, dignity, humour and above all, informed consent.

Black Swan State Theatre Company’s Carol is, at its heart, a tender and moving story of homelessness and resilience - especially at Christmas. This tender tale is wrapped up in some very gaudy, albeit expensive wrapping. leaving a show that grows on its audience, despite its strangeness.