Steve Davis
The book of longing (Festival Theatre, 2008)
I am seeing this show March 15, although I am not reviewing this show. This one is an indulgence to celebrate Leonard Cohen. Here’s what the official guide says about the program: A new work by Philip Glass based on…
The Glass Boat **** (SoCo Cargo until Saturday, March 15, 2008)
Pig Island (yes, that’s the name of the theatre company) has produced a curious work in which a sketch comedy format is applied to a series of theatrical vignettes. I got a strong sense that this show was devised through…
Asher Treleaven, Cellar Door *1/2 (Bosco Theatre until Saturday, March 15, 2008)
Asher Treleaven named his show “cellar door” because it is one of the most beautiful phrases in English, according to JRR Tolkien. I know the show’s title is an ironic device, but I can’t help but think, what a waste!…
Daniel Kitson – THE IMPOTENT FURY OF THE PRIVILEGED **** (Royalty Theatre until Sunday, March 16, 2008)
Daniel Kitson delivers thinking-person’s comedy. His rich use of language, his elaborate layering of his narrative, and the deep, internal territory he traverses, will leave a pub crowd a little lost and confused. But if you are willing and able…
Online Insights on fiveAA, Sunday, March 09, 2008
Project Laundry List Wow. The Americans know how to use fossil fuel energy (even more than we do). Did you know, it is still illegal in some US states to hang your washing out to dry in the sun. As…
Sin City, the Golden Years **** (Garage International until Saturday, March 15, 2008)
It’s New Year’s Eve, 1963, in the Moonlight Lounge in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. We are there, in the audience, enjoying song and dance, while enduring some very dated comedy. There is no doubt that every cast member, from musicians…
The Knowing of Mary Poppins **** (Fringe Factory until Sunday, March 16, 2008)
This is a luscious show from a purely theatrical point-of-view. It is a very layered script, the three actors share numerous roles, as well as each actor playing the lead character at different stages of her life – child, mother,…
20 Something ***** (Promethean until Tuesday, March 12, 2008)
Here it is – my first five-star show of Adelaide Fringe 2008. Prepare for a late night and book in for the last remaining shows to catch this Fringe’s big surprise event, ’20 Something’. Apart from superb voices and steadfast…
My Year Without Sex ***1/2 (The Courthouse until Sunday, March 16, 2008)
“Mrs Winifred Tickletext, widow and past president of the Pembleworth Ladies Society, is travelling Europe in the footsteps of Apostle Paul. Very British, very prudish and totally starved of sex, she causes chaos wherever she goes.” Thus reads the blurb…
Akmal – Live ***1/2 (Arts Theatre until Sunday, March 16, 2008)
Akmal is a naturally funny man and he uses his size and personality to great effect. This show seems largely improvised, using a foundation of some standard routines that have the feeling of being used many times before. If you…