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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 6h

Daytime Deewane hits Sydney! Leonie's take on this euphoric show at Sydney Theatre Reviews. Theatre magic! #DaytimeDeewane #LeonieBingham #Sydney #Theatre #SydneyTheatre #RiversideTheatres #NationalTheatreofParramatta

‘To Save Your Soul, Shake Your Soul.’ - Whats The Show

Daytime Deewane is an uplifting and high-energy play by award-winning UK writer Azan Ahmed, written from, in his words, ‘a place of radical joy. ‘ The p...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 7h

Dive into the world of Billy Elliot The Musical in Sydney! 🎭 Don't miss Cherelle's review of this incredible show at Red Tree Theatre.

#BillyElliotTheMusical #SydneyMusical #Cherelle #RedTreeTheatre #Musical #Sydney

Billy Elliott The Musical - Whats The Show

Red Tree Theatre is showcasing an incredible production of the infamous Billy Elliot The Musical at their very own Red Tree Theatre,Tuggerah. Co-director ...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 2d

Dive into Serpent's Path as Kurosawa remakes his cult classic in a taut French thriller. Check out Mark's review of this gripping film!

#MarkHobgood #FilmFestival #JapaneseFilmFestival #SydneyFestival

Serpent’s Path: Japanese Cult Movie to Taut French Thriller - Whats The Show

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa takes a second shot at ‘Hebi no michi,’ his 1998 Japanese V-Cinema movie. Here, Kurosawa steps away from Japan’s criminal underbe...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 2d

Experience 'The Weathering' at Melbourne Fringe Festival! 🌿 Directed by Tam Dahmen, this physical theatre piece will leave you floored!

#TheWeathering #Melbourne #FringeFestival #PhysicalTheatre #Theatre #FusionTheatre

The Weathering - Whats The Show

The Weathering is an extraordinary fusion of movement, sound, projection, and puppetry, a bold new work from Fusion Theatre’s inclusive ensemble that reson...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 2d

Catch "Ethnically Ambiguous" at the Melbourne Fringe Festival for a unique blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling! #Melbourne #Comedy #FringeFestival #Theatre

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Ethnically Ambiguous - Whats The Show

Ethnically Ambiguous is a silly and heartfelt comedy that explores three actors disappointing experiences as culturally diverse individuals in a shallow in...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

Explore the glitz & glamour of the 1940s Hollywood era with City of Angels at Pioneer Theatre! Starring Andrew Mulholland & Toby Rowe. Review by Cherelle.

#CityofAngels #Cherelle #Sydney #Musical #SydneyMusical #HornsbyMusicalSociety #PioneerTheatre

City of Angels - Whats The Show

Lights! Camera! Action! Hornsby Musical Society, under the direction of Logan McArthur presents City of Angels with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywo...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

Catch "Prehistoric" at PIP Theatre in Brisbane. Young adults navigate culture, politics, and punk rock in this riveting show. Reviewed by Calliope.

#Prehistoric #Brisbane #Theatre #BrisbaneTheatre #PIPTheatre #UndergroundTheatreCompany

Prehistoric - Whats The Show

"Prehistoric" is a coming of age story set in the 11th year of Australia's Bjelke- Petersen administration. In Brisbane, a group of young adults explore th...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

Cloud is a psychological thriller that peels back the modern digital facade. Don't miss this brooding film at the Japanese Film Festival in Sydney!

#Cloud #FromTheFrontRow #SydneyFilm #JapaneseFilmFestival

Cloud - Whats The Show

Premiering out of competition at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, Cloud is a slow-burning psychological thriller that peels back the digital ve...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

🌸 Journey with Kakunoshin Yanagida and his daughter in Bushidō, a tale of honour and vengeance set in Edo Japan. Reviewed by Nicole. #Bushido #JapaneseCinema #FilmReview 🎬

Bushidō - Whats The Show

TW: The movie represents violence, sexual references, blood and has other trigger warnings. This review will not. Amid the blooming Sakura trees, a Samu...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

Read Amanda's thoughts on Rate Of Decay, an Aussie Gothic piece by Xanthe Jones at Brisbane Theatre Festival. A mix of comedy & drama.

#RateOfDecay #BrisbaneTheatre #TheatreFestival #BackboneYouthArts

Rate Of Decay - Whats The Show

Rate of Decay is an anthological Australian Gothic Theatre piece created and directed by Xanthe Jones. It totes itself as an ‘exploration into the shadows ...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 3d

Don't miss This Restless House at Newcastle Theatre! Stunning performances & brilliant direction. Cherelle gives her take.

#ThisRestlessHouse #Cherelle #Newcastle #Theatre

This Restless House - Whats The Show

Cats in the Cupboard Productions have magnificently presented an Australian debut of This Restless House at Newcastle's Civic Theatre Playhouse. This award...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 5d

Catch #EverythingIKnowAboutThisWaterBottle at Old Fitz! Lola’s review dives deep into this thought-provoking, comedic gem. 🌍💧

#Theatre #ClimateChange #Comedy #Review

Empathetic Ecoterrorism: Everything I Know About This Waterbottle - Whats The Show

Theatre, generally, falls into one of two traps. Either it makes an interesting point, but makes you feel nothing, or it makes you cry and laugh and clap y...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 5d

Final tickets for Brisbane’s summer #musical Annie are on sale! 🎭 Perfect #family treat for the #schoolholidays at #QPAC. Performances run till Jan 31.

#News #Brisbane #MediaRelease

Final Tickets Now On Sale For Brisbane’s Hit Summer Musical, Annie - Whats The Show

Final tickets have been released today for the Brisbane season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which begins...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 7d

Victoria's premiere of & Juliet by CLOC is a smash hit! Stellar performances, breathtaking sets, and a night to remember! 🎭✨

#CLocMusicalTheatre #Juliet #MelbourneTheatre #BroadwayDownUnder

& Juliet - Whats The Show

I can sum up this review in 5 blaring words - DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! I was so excited to see that CLOC were producing Victoria’s non-professional premie...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 7d

Sallyanne Scotton Moonga's adaptation of Northanger Abbey captivates! Read Cherelle's review. #Cherelle #Newcastle #Theatre #LakeMacArtsandCulture #BootiqueProductions #WarnersBayTheatre

Northanger Abbey – An Austen Classic, Reborn - Whats The Show

Sallyanne Scotton Moonga has delivered an innovative adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey to Warners Bay Theatre. Sallyanne, the writer/director...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 7d

Discover the fantastical world of #MonopolyTheUnauthorisedMusical! Dive into intriguing characters and nostalgia-filled adventures. See it in #Perth at #OldMillTheatre!

#AboutTheProduction #RoundhouseTheatrical

About The Musical – Monopoly: The Unauthorised Musical - Whats The Show

Today, we're diving into the whimsical world of Monopoly: The Unauthorised Musical with its creator, Jasper Cruden. Described as a fantastical adventure with a touch of 80's and 90's nostalgia...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 9d

Horseplay by Backbone Youth Arts is provocative, humorous, and haunting. Read our review by Paul on #theatre #HorsePlay #YouthTheatre

Horse Play: Creative Theatre Chaos – With Conscience - Whats The Show

Backbone Youth Arts sets the stage for Horseplay, a rollicking and provocative piece centreing on a Melbourne Cup Race Day gone awry, where a chance encoun...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 10d

How far would you go to achieve your ultimate goal? Discover 'The Edit' and its gripping tale of ambition & manipulation by Gabrielle Scawthorn. Reviewed by Anastassia. #TheEdit #TheatreReview #RealityTV

The Edit - Whats The Show

How far would you go to achieve your ultimate goal? Would you lie? Cheat? Manipulate? Abuse? In 'The Edit', a stellar new play by Gabrielle Scawthorn, t...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 10d

Experience Mario Acosta-Cevallos' one-man cabaret "Caminare - The Echo Of My Steps" at the Melbourne Fringe!

#Caminare #MarioAcostaCevallos #MelbourneFringe #Dance #Cabaret #PhysicalTheatre #Gasworks

A One-Man Cabaret by Mario Acosta-Cevallos - Whats The Show

Caminaré, The echo of my steps. A ONE-MAN CABARET BY MARIO ACOSTA CEVALLOS (MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL, 2025) For anyone passionate about life’s u...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 10d

Dive into #DaytimeDeewane at @Riverside #Parramatta. From Bhangra beats to brotherhood, this is a journey you can't miss! By #AzanAhmed #SouthAsian #Muslim #Theatre #News #PressRelease

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta ignites the stage with Daytime Deewane - Whats The Show

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Daytime Deewane, a bold, immersive coming-of-age exper...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 10d

Ralph Fiennes stars in THE CHORAL opening the 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival, presented by Palace. Discover more.

#RalphFiennes #BritishFilmFestival #News #PressRelease

‘The Choral’ Starring Ralph Fiennes To Open The 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival - Whats The Show

From November 5, the 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival, presented by Palace, will open in cities across the country, screening at Palace...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 11d

📣 Checked Out: The Musical is hilarious! See our review of this relatable comedy about supermarket workers. Check it out! #TheatreReview #CheckedOutTheMusical #MelbourneFringe

Checked Out: The Musical - Whats The Show

Checked Out: The Musical - A musical comedy about the mundane lives of supermarket workers in a cost of living crisis. Check in, deal with angry custome...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 11d

Experience a thrilling night at Brisbane Theatre! “The 39 Steps” at QPAC brings Hitchcock’s classic to life with wit and intrigue. #The39Steps #VirginiaG #AlfredHitchcock #Brisbane #Theatre #BrisbaneTheatre #QPAC

Rollicking Great Fun - Whats The Show

Currently on at Qpac,“The 39 Steps” is originally a book written in 1915. A spy novel about a man living in London, who becomes entangled in murder and esp...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 12d

Catch "The Bogong’s Song: A Call To Country" by Bangarra Dance Theatre in Sydney! 🌟 Dive into this first-class musical and dance performance! - Cherelle

#TheBogongsSong #SydneyDance #BangarraDanceTheatre #Theatre

The Bogong’s Song: A Call To Country - Whats The Show

The Bogong’s Song: A Call To Country at Bangarra Dance Theatre is an ingenious new production developed by Yolande Brown and Chenoa Deemal. It is sure to b...

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Whats The Show @whatstheshowau.bsky.social · 12d

Catch Rebecca Perich's Greeking Out at the Melbourne Fringe! Comedy, education & myth collide. #GreekingOut #MelbourneFringe #Comedy #Education #RebeccaPerich #FringeFestival #MelbourneComedy #Spielhaus

Greeking Out - Whats The Show

Greeking Out reminded me why I love fringe theatre. At its best, fringe is lean and mean, a little scrappy, full of wit and invention and always just outsi...

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