Reviews
Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch
Charming dissection of national stereotypes and clichés
Foil Arms and Hog: Skittish
Beloved sketch sensations play it safe but continue to go down a storm
J. Mamana
For Every Set of Eyes
An impressive follow-up from the loquacious talent dials up the drama with forlorn strings and yearning despair
Defective Inspector: American Odyssey
Joyful parody pairs inspired characters with flawless execution
To Kill a Wolf
A strong but slightly unbalanced debut reworks the tropes of Little Red Riding Hood to impressive effect
Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows
Equal parts moving and humorous; an ambitious and brilliantly-realised debut
An Act of Grace
An entertaining comedy-thriller with many twists and turns
Kenny Goes To Sleep
Loveable, original character comedy showcases some unexpected talents
To Watch A Man Eat
Troubling commentary on the pressure to succeed and cost of ambition
Malvolio’s Fantasy
Queer reimagining of Twelfth Night delivers interesting ideas but flawed execution
Don Quixote Rides Again
Flamenco-fused storytelling playfully unfolds a half-familiar tale
Amanda Dwyer: What You Thinking About?
Excellent debut from a comedian who’s deadpan in demeanour but warm, witty, and wise in material
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
A glorious temple for weirdos and outcasts
Dracula
New adaptation of Dracula can’t quite get to grips with the scale of Stoker’s novel, but is still compellingly performed and highly imaginative.
Kirsty Munro: 2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger
You’ll never see a bucket speech like this
Stamptown Comedy Night
Variety and cabaret comedy devolves into nearly pornographic reenactments with brilliant and subversive bits of humor sprinkled throughout
Piskie
Thoughtful theatre exploring our enduring fascination with things that go bump in the night
