Theatre Reviews Perth

Reviewed by Paul Treasure Two cardinals sit deep in prayer or meditation as the audience file in. Is this some inkling of the tone of the show we are about to see? It is named “The Chair of Saint Peter” after all. Is this going to be another tense exploration of what goes on behind the closed doors of a Papal Conclave? Any misgivings give way rapidly in a frenzy of activity as the opening dance number introduces us with a full Las Vegas showgirl flair to the newly elected Pop

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