Review: Orlando (Belvoir)
While it’s good to leave a theatre all warm and optimistic, Orlando's non-engagement with opposing sentiment feels like calculated avoidance.
Jason studied theatre directing at the VCA and NIDA. He was Arts Editor of Sydney City Hub, editor of AUSTAR magazine, an online producer at Fairfax, and has reviewed theatre for The Sun-Herald (2006-2009), The Sydney Morning Herald (2009-2017), The Saturday Paper and Guardian Australia. He was co-founder/co-editor of the audreyjournal platform from 2017–22 and Publications Manager for the 2022 Sydney Film Festival.
While it’s good to leave a theatre all warm and optimistic, Orlando's non-engagement with opposing sentiment feels like calculated avoidance.
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