After 25 years, the Wharf Revue is calling it quits. Co-creator Jonathan Biggins looks back at its history ahead of its final production.

The honeymoon may be coming to an end for the Albanese government, but it’s not yet presenting much of a target for the Wharf Revue.

You might think that the Albanese government would offer less meat for the Wharf Revue team to sink its teeth into, but this latest iteration is among its sharpest and funniest.

All the elements are there in Alana Valentine’s latest play, but Wayside Bride desperately needs further work to fulfil its promise.

This latest iteration never rose above the moderately amusing, though many fans in the audience clearly enjoyed every minute.

Celebrating 20 years of The Wharf Revue.

The final Wharf Revue under the STC banner is a night of frivolity and fast costume changes, where all that is puffed up in politics is satisfyingly pricked.

There's some fabulously funny satire in this flashier than usual production, though not everything fires.

★★★★☆ The Wharf Revue offers a welcome dose of political satire and budgie-smuggling hilarity. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in