Jen asks me to get back to basics following my Life Lessons from Theatresports post so here goes… Theatresports was created by a guy called Keith Johnstone. First of all Theatresports is a vehicle for improvised theatre. A mechanic. Ah but what is improvised theatre? Acting without a script would be the first thing that [...]
Theatre
I went to see Nostalgia. A Japanese production which opened last night along with the Perth International Arts Festival. It was in a space created within the Perth Convention Centre and it is an excellent production. It is not the easiest of theatre experiences. It is all in Japanese – apart from the titles to [...]
I’m always keen to see at least one original commission for the Perth International Arts Festival, and this year’s re-imagining of Tim Winton’s collection of short stories – The Turning – did not disappoint. I’m not a huge Tim Winton fan it must be said. Cloudstreet was okay, The Riders woeful IMHO – I just [...]
I performed in the second Christmas play last night. The Curse of the Willy Willy. “Written” by my niece and daughter this play revolved around an evil Willy Willy (Aboriginal word for whirlwind) played by Junior Poshi, who steals the three stones of Happiness, Easy Going and Lovability. Our hero – The Pink and Grey [...]
Hey Keating! The Musical is coming back to Perth in January. Go and see it. Hilarious! We’re taking in the matinee on Australia Day. My Orchid Hunter can’t wait – he knows all the songs off by heart. Tickets via Ticketek – it’s at the Regal.
That’s me. I’ve had the database fixed and this site is still stuffed, although I can still see all the posts in the back end. So I’m grumpy. Last night I went to see Grumpy Old Women at the Burswood. I’m thinking I’m still too young. For one thing I was confused by their demographic. [...]
I probably wouldn’t still be singing for my supper at the age of 70… so perhaps the years haven’t been so financially kind to him as they might… still if that’s the case it is our gain for I think Topol has probably grown into the role he has made famous. I took my MIL [...]
Last night we went to see Walking with Dinosaurs – The live experience. I was quite impressed. They were very cleverly made and manipulated – not once did we see a collision – and the set was well done as well. The plants were air filled so that they “grew” around the stage – it [...]
We went to see the Tiger Lillies on Monday night at The Verandah. It was truly “out there”. Groover was expecting three scantily clad women (I had wondered why he was so keen to go…) I didn’t really know what to expect. We met up with Mr Smartrider and his lovely wife Miss Lithuania and [...]
