Frank McKone - Theatre Reviews and Drama Education

Theatre criticism and commentary by Frank McKone, Canberra, Australia. Reviews from 1996 to 2009 were originally edited and published by The Canberra Times. Reviews since 2010 are also published on Canberra Critics' Circle at www.ccc-canberracriticscircle.blogspot.com AusStage database record at https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/contributor/1541

Saturday, 13 June 2026

Travelling North by David Williamson

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    Travelling North by David Williamson .  Canberra REP at Canberra REP Theatre, June 11 – 27 2026 Reviewed by Frank McKone June 13 Creati...
Friday, 12 June 2026

The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan

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    The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan.  Chaika Theatre at ACT Hub, Kingston, Canberra June 12 - 27 2026 Reviewed by Frank McKone June 1...
Sunday, 31 May 2026

2026: The Sapphires

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    The Sapphires .  Queensland Theatre Company at Canberra Theatre Centre, The Playhouse, May 30 to June 7, 2026 2 hours and 10 minutes, in...
Saturday, 30 May 2026

2026: 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff

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     84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff .  Ensemble Theatre, Sydney May 1 – June 2026. Reviewed by Frank McKone May 30 Creatives Writer :...
Saturday, 23 May 2026

2026: SHELTERING - Bangarra Dance Theatre

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    Sheltering – Bangarra Dance Theatre.  Canberra Theatre Centre, May 23, 26, 27, 2026 https://www.bangarra.com.au/news/2026-national-tour-...
Friday, 15 May 2026

2026: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike

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    Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang (USA).  Mockingbird Theatre Company at Belconnen Arts Centre, May 13-23 2026...
Saturday, 18 April 2026

2026: Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco

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       Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco .   Daramalan Theatre Company at Daramalan College  April 18 - 25, 2026 By arrangement with ORiGiN Thea...
Friday, 17 April 2026

2026: Constellations by Nick Payne

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    Constellations by Nick Payne  (UK).  Free Rain Theatre at The Hub, Kingston, Canberra, April 16-25, 2026. Reviewed by Frank McKone Apri...
Thursday, 16 April 2026

2026: Thom Pain by Will Eno

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    Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno.  Mill Theatre, Dairy Road, Canberra, April 16 – 25, 2026  Reviewed by Frank McKone April 16 C...
Saturday, 11 April 2026

2026: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

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   Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare .  Bell Shakespeare at Canberra Theatre Centre, The Playhouse April 10 -18 2026 Duration: 2 hour and...
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Saturday, 4 April 2026

2026: Oedipus the King - Greek Theatre Now

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    Oedipus the King by Sophocles .  Greek Theatre Now at Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, April 2-6 2026. Review...
Saturday, 28 March 2026

2026: Bette and Joan by Anton Burge

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      Bette and Joan by Anton Burge .  Ensemble Theatre, Sydney  March 20 – April 25  2026 Reviewed by Frank McKone March 27 Cast Jeanette ...
Sunday, 22 March 2026

2026: Irony Done Here - Shortis and Simpson

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    Irony Done Here , by Shortis and Simpson, at Smith’s Alternative, Canberra Sat/Sun March 21/22, 2026 Reviewed by Frank McKone March 22 3...
Friday, 20 March 2026

2026: The Dear Departed - Live Radio Play. Mill Theatre

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    The Dear Departed : Live Radio Play originally by Stanley Houghton, adapted for radio by Bart Meehan,  Mill Theatre, Dairy Road, Canber...
Thursday, 19 March 2026

2026: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

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    Almost, Maine by John Cariani .  Mockingbird Theatre Company at Belconnen Arts Centre March 18 – 28, 2026. Reviewed by Frank McKone Mar...
Sunday, 8 March 2026

2026 My Brilliant Career - Melbourne Theatre Company

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     My Brilliant Career , adapted as a musical from the novel by Miles Franklin .  Melbourne Theatre Company at Canberra Theatre Centre, 7 ...
Friday, 27 February 2026

2026: The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

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     The Taming of the Shrew adapted from William Shakespeare’s play.  Lakespeare, Canberra, February 17 to March 1, 2026. Locations: Vari...
Tuesday, 17 February 2026

2026: Shakespeare in Love - Mockingbird Theatrics

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     Shakespeare in Love , adapted by Lee Hall from the Oscar-winning screenplay by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman.  Mockingbird Theatrics at ...
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