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 Paul Treasure “Twink Death”. If there are two words that strike fear, panic, or trigger long-repressed trauma in a gay man it is these two words. Little known outside of the Gay Community, it is a very real and terrifying point in the development of many gay men. Benjamin Quirk’s latest show, which recently played at The Court, begins with a very brief faux nature documentary explaining the various tribes within the modern gay community: bears, cubs, otters, pups

Reviewed by Paul Treasure In the world that is Fringe, circus has become something of a ubiquitous presence. Every year there are a handful of shows vying for our attention, using various different ploys to try and stand out, whether it be humour, or pulp culture references, or raunchiness, or whatever. Cirqueworks current show, Gasha , takes a different and welcome approach to gain our attention, and it works beautifully. The show is a stylish and sophisticated display, filt