Theatre Reviews Perth

Reviewed by Rachel Doulton A whirlwind combination of cabaret, stand-up and clown, Joshy in Paris takes us from our uncultured bogan roots and gives us a taste of the elegance and refinery of Parisian life. Except when we get there we see that it's all a veneer to cover the piss-ridden streets and coldness of the people. After touring the show to Melbourne Comedy Festival and Europe, Joshua Hauville brings this high-energy show to Perth audiences as part of Fringe World’s clo

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan There is something oddly unifying about radio shock jocks. You either love them, or you absolutely cannot stand them. Weeping Spoon Productions gives audiences plenty of reasons to feel both, delivering a sharp and energetic look at the world of commercial morning radio. Running two simultaneous plot lines, one on air and one off, the show offers a comedic peek behind the microphone. We see not only the performative banter designed to hook listener

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Community theatre is one of those beautiful, baffling institutions governed by its own strange laws: enormous enthusiasm, lifelong grudges, and a deep belief that this year’s production will finally be the one that runs smoothly. Hannah Maxwell knows this world intimately, down to the accurate description (with affection) of “hearts big, racism casual”. I, AmDram is a loving, razor-sharp tribute to that world. Drawing on years inside the amateur d