funny, fearless and full of challenge
The title says it all; A Very Brilliant Thing
Implacably brilliant
Something Big ignites a crackling cascade of ideas, language and situations in a honed text which plays like good jazz
Tight, tough, and darkly funny
Beautiful is a story of strength, wisdom and culture portrayed by cultural contemporary dance company Of Desert & Sea through twelve distinct dance pieces.
Two budding astronauts are picked by popular choice to make the much-hyped one-way trip to Mars to establish Earth’s first interplanetary colony. Sara and Mark are both certain in their belief they are ready and able to make the journey despite knowing they will never go home or see their families again.
It’s that time of the year again! What a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit, a visit to the Christmas Proms with all the trimmings.
Sometimes its hard to separate the genius in an evening of work that has two actors supported by a director (David Mealor) not afraid to facilitate empathy from an audience, a designer (Kathryn Sproul) who is not afraid to allow the actors to be the focus supported by minimal, subtle and supportive surroundings and costumes.
This world premiere performance is a charming, accessible, entertaining and cleverly educational show which deserves to be seen, heard and enjoyed by children and their carers for many years to come.
Nothing like a few Christmas songs to get you into the mood for the festive season, and who better to lead the fun than Tim Sexton?
When a teenager dies, the impact on friends and family can be traumatic. An emotional cocktail of anger, guilt, loss, love and resentment that they haven’t worked out how to begin processing.
Set in a motel with its core issue being the abuse and mistreatment of young people, this is very disturbing and confronting, yet captivating theatre.
The four performers are universally excellent in their individual characterisations but, more so, their ensemble work is superb. this is an exciting and engaging night of theatre.
This is definitely a must for lovers of great opera, and of Baroque music in particular and, surprisingly, it is seldom performed, so take advantage of this unique opportunity.
This is a very moving, informative and thought provoking hour that will stay with you for a long time.
In another bold collaborative move Leigh Warren and Dancers and Timothy Sexton and the State Opera have combined to stage Piazzolla’s remarkable tango opera. Estupendo!