Steel Magnolias at Genesian Theatre, 3 December 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana Genesian Theatre’s Steel Magnolias is filled with talented actors who bring writer Robert Harling’s story to life in a manner that draws out both laughter and tears. Director Ali Bendall captures the comedy-drama in a manner that endears the characters while emphasising the […]
Four Flat Whites in Italy at Genesian Theatre, 14 October 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana The Genesian Theatre has a cosy, well-lit foyer, filled with eager patrons. On the opening night of Roger Hall’s Four Flat Whites in Italy, we were kindly greeted with appetisers and drinks (only water for me!). We waited in anticipation […]
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The Visitors at Sydney Theatre Company, 20 September 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana The Visitors at Sydney Theatre Company was an experience that left me reflecting weeks after my viewing of the performance. Wesley Enoch’s rendition of Jane Harrison’s speculative play is beautifully thought provoking, asking modern audiences to reflect on a colonial past and […]
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The Importance of Being Earnest at Sydney Theatre Company, 19 September 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest perfectly coincides with a recent public interest in 18th and 19th century Europe, allowing the prolific director Sarah Giles as much autonomy as possible when stressing playwright Oscar Wilde’s […]
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The Removalists at Actors Centre Australia, 2 June 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana Director Harry Reid’s re-imagination of The Removalists successfully translates playwright David Williamson’s seminal work into our contemporary Australian context. My tickets to the closing show at Actors Centre Australia were well spent – the exploration of Australian culture and its relationship with […]
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My name is Sumaya and I’m a year 10 student at Sydney Girls High School. I will be participating in work experience at Eastside for the next week! I spend nearly all my time listening to music and am extremely passionate about drama and debating, so I’m super pumped to gain some experience in the […]
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