Theatre isn’t in trouble in this country because of the pandemic. As Robert Reid explains, the problems are much deeper – and older – than the Covid-19 crisis.
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Robert Reid attends The Wilds on the opening night of Rising, and finds that it’s a mixed experience
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The feminist scifi Mara Korper is challenging, enjoyable and possibly the smartest theatre you’ll see this year, says Robert Reid
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After more than a decade apart, comedy due Lano and Woodley have lost none of their charm, says Robert Reid
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Malthouse Theatre’s Because the Night is impressive in many ways, but it’s only a first step in realising what immersive theatre can be, says Robert Reid
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Insider jokes on classic horror tropes and vaudeville clowning make Innes Lloyd’s latest show a fun ride, says Robert Reid
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Elbow Room’s joyous production of Enlightenment shows the strengths of Melbourne’s indie theatre scene, says Robert Reid
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An irresistible musical with a dark heart, Fangirls summons the chaos of adolescence, says Robert Reid
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Branch Nebula’s High Performance Packing Tape pushes cheap material – and Robert Reid’s patience – to the limits
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In A German Life, Robyn Nevin gives a masterly performance of complicity as she recounts the life of Goebbels’ stenographer, says Robert Reid