Theatre Reviews Perth

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Elise Wilson is one of those performers who makes the hard stuff look effortless — the kind of artist whose control and presence feel so natural that you almost forget how much craft is sitting underneath it all. Almost. Her latest work, I Am Grease Grillson , is a joyful, chaotic, 40-minute explosion of character comedy that blends acting, clowning, writing, physical theatre and pure theatrical silliness into one tightly packed, ridiculously enter

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Bond is back—only this time he has no script, no safety net, and very possibly no clue. 007 James Boned: The Unscripted Spy Parody  is a gleefully silly, fully improvised take on the world’s most famous spy, created anew each night from an audience suggested title. What follows is a one-night-only 007 adventure that will never be seen again, which is very much part of the fun. The show opens with a strong parody of a classic Bond-style opening numb

Reviewed by Kate O'Sullivan Primal opens with a punchy group number that immediately sets the tone. It’s high-energy, physical and a little bit unhinged in the best Fringe way, and it’s worth noting that the ensemble work is a real strength of the show. Every group number feels successful and varied, giving the cast plenty of space to show different sides of their skill. The final group number is a particularly strong way to close the show, sparks and all, leaving the audienc