Reviews

West Gate

By Dennis McIntosh. Presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, directed by Iain Sinclair. Southbank Theatre, The Sumner 140 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, Melbourne. 10 March — 18 April 2026

At 11.50 am on 15 October 1970, the West Gate bridge collapsed while under construction killing 35 workers. Despite being an historically well-documented event this tragedy has often been buried in the Australian and Victorian psyche. 

The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband

Written by Debbie Isitt. Directed by Jacklyn Radbourne. Sandgate Theatre. March 13 - March 28.

This title is one of the most unusual, but it is most suited to what follows.

Wright & Grainger – Eurydice

Presented by Wright & Grainger, ParrotOx, Tom Oliver Production and Joanne Hartstone. Adelaide Fringe at The Mortlock Chamber Library. 19 Feb – 22 March 2026.

In the hands of the extraordinary storytelling duo Alexander Wright and Phil Grainger, ancient myth becomes something vivid, contemporary and utterly spellbinding. Their production of Eurydice at the stunning Mortlock Chamber as part of the Adelaide Fringe is not merely theatre, it is an experience that lingers long after the final words are delivered.

Lawrence Mooney

Full Moon Party. Adelaide Fringe 2026. The Box. Garden of Unearthly Delights. March 9th - 22nd, 2026

Despite a packed house, comedian Lawrence Mooney’s Full Moon Party didn’t always match the anticipation. Showcasing many impressions, the audience did not have the benefit of the usual costumes and wigs differentiating between characters. Mooney opened with his impression of actor Russell Crowe. Playing a compere/mediator between his alter-egos, Mooney’s humour is not for the politically correct, but I suspect the audience knew that when buying a ticket.

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare. GRADS. Directed by Grace Edwards, The New Fortune Theatre, University of Western Australia, Nedlands WA. Mar 11-21, 2026

Well respected actress Grace Edwards makes her directorial debut with the latest oof GRADS Theatre Company’s Shakespeare productions in the New Fortune Theatre, The University of Western Australia’s roofless Shakespearian Theatre. With many Shakespeare performances under her belt, nine of them in this venue, The Scottish play, was a great choice for Grace’s first show, and she has assembled an impressive cast.

Exit Laughing

By Paul Elliott. Hunters Hill Theatre. Club Ryde Ex. Mar 6 – 29, 2026

Exit Laughing is a hilariously engaging production with a unique blend of humour and heart, exploring themes of friendship, grief, and the meaning of celebrating life, even in the face of loss.

The ensemble cast, led by Phillipa Coleman as Connie, delivers sensational performances that breathe life into the complex relationships at the table. 

Sing Sing Sing

Hosted by Jason Barry-Smith. Presented by Opera Queensland. Opera Queensland Studio, 14 March, 2026

Opera Queensland’s Sing Sing Sing continues to prove that participation can be every bit as artistically satisfying as observation. This is not opera as a museum piece, preserved behind glass and admired in silence. It’s opera with its collar unbuttoned a little, handed back to the room, and all the better for it. Always well attended, and clearly building a loyal following, the event has found a sweet spot between musical substance and social ease.

The Riddle of Washpool Gully

Written, Directed and Designed by David Moreton. Presented by QPAC and Dead Puppet Society. Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. 10 – 21 March, 2026

Dead Puppet Society’s The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a gentle, imaginative piece of theatre that reminds us how powerful simple storytelling can be when it is placed in the hands of skilled theatre makers. Presented in the intimate Cremorne Theatre at QPAC, this revival of David Morton’s work unfolds like a story discovered in the pages of a beloved Australian picture book, quietly inviting the audience into a world where forgotten landscapes and mythical creatures still hold their secrets.

Riot City Wrestling

Presented by Riot City Wrestling. Adelaide Fringe at The Peacock at Gluttony. 7 March – 21 March 2026.

Amid the vibrant chaos of the Adelaide Festival Fringe, where comedy, cabaret and circus usually dominate the program, Riot City Wrestling delivers something altogether different! An adrenaline-charged night of theatrical combat turned The Peacock at Gluttony into a roaring wrestling arena.

Both Sides: Phil Collins and Genesis celebrated

Presented by Night Owl Shows. Adelaide Fringe. Gluttony - Rymill Park - The May Wirth. 13-15 March, 2026

Night Owl Shows is a UK company presenting a suite of shows depicting the lives of some of the most influential singer songwriters of the 20th Century. Described as immersive productions, note, not tribute shows; this Fringe, they are presenting Phil Collins and Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse and Queen shows. 

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