Henry Lawson Theatre Inc It is always lovely to visit Henry Lawson Theatre. You know that the room will be filled with an enthusiastic audience, the stage will feature passionate performers and the front of house attention to detail will ensure everyone feels part of the show. My last visit featured the youthful energy of Stories in the Dark - a cast filled with young and debuting performers finding their feet on stage - however, Witness for the Prosecution offered quite a d

Beacon Musical Society There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a community theatre company tackles a beloved classic with both affection and ambition, and Beacon Musical Society’s Mary Poppins does exactly that. You might think you already know this show — the songs, the smiles, the spoonfuls of sugar — but Beacon Musical Society proves there’s far more to Cherry Tree Lane than nostalgia. Their production bursts with colour, charm and genuine heart, offering poli

Sydney Musical Theatre There are some musicals that are easy to review. Their success can be measured by the precision of the choreography, the beauty of the vocals, or the spectacle of the staging. Next to Normal is not one of them. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical asks much more of its audience. It explores grief, mental illness and family relationships with an honesty that can be uncomfortable, and perhaps that is why it remains one of the most si