Reviews

Sister Act, currently playing at The Capitol Theatre, is a heavenly hit that promises an evening of uplifting entertainment and delivers. Sister Act is nun-stop entertainment!

The Addams Family musical offers a blend of quirky charm and familiar macabre humour that will likely appeal to fans of the original s\eries and cartoons. While the show has its strengths, it also has areas that might leave some audience members wanting more.

The musical score by Andrew Lippa is a key highlight. The songs are catchy and varied, ranging from lively ensemble numbers like "When You're an Addams" to more introspective pieces like "Happy/Sad." However, while some tunes are memorable, others may not leave a lasting impression.

When Peter Novakovich reviewed this production for Stage Whispers in 2023 he wrote: “The Hayes Theatre Company production of Murder for Two is clever, witty, elegant, sophisticated, laugh-out-loud brilliant! My face hurt from laughing too much”. He followed that with a “clever, witty, elegant” review of this ingenious piece of theatre, covering the multiple theatre genres, musical theatre styles and the very talented actors and director who brought it to such sparkling life.

Horizon is a commanding double bill that intertwines cultural exploration and artistic expression. It opens with Kulka which is choreographed by Bangarra alum Sani Townson followed by the centrepiece, The Light Inside, a collaborative creation by Bangarra alum Deborah Brown and Māori choreographer Moss Te Ururangi Patterson. Together, these works navigate the quest for cultural and ancestral ties, examining themes of matriarchy, birth, and creation, connection to home, and the rich history of storytelling that defines Indigenous identities.