This theatre-meets-cabaret Cinderella villain origin story stops short of turning the stereotypical evil stepmother into a fully rounded character.

A genius stroke of theatrical programming – and a show that wins over its audience in (not-so) straight sets.

A recent little indie theatre hit about the hateful online “manosphere” returns, bigger but not better as the new, longer script dilutes this play’s impact.

With fabulous costumes and catchy pop bangers, this open-air twist on the Bard’s pastoral romantic comedy blossoms with charm.

This surreal twist on Shakespeare’s bloodiest play makes bold creative choices, but does it cut to the heart?

Lovecraftian puppets and pirates clash with sci-fi sensibilities and pulp-radio-drama stylings in this absurd new show.

This staging of a story said to have predicted so much about the world today lacks topical spark and specificity.

Caryl Churchill’s dozens of disparate scenes and countless characters prove an insurmountable challenge.

Uneven performances and overzealous vocal projection undermine the subtleties of Chekhov’s drama.

A shared life in St Kilda becomes a microcosm of deeper tensions and, for its audience, a mirror of universal concerns.

A thoughtfully crafted adaptation of Ibsen's classic drama gives the story an injection of dark humour and a 19th century Australian setting.

A soul-searching, bracingly honest reflection by two gay men on the complexities of their spiritual and cultural inheritance.