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, 29 June 2002

2002: Shortis & Simpson: Topical Heatwave

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 Shortis & Simpson: Topical Heatwave at the Kurrajong Hotel.  Supper and show, Friday nights only, June 28 - July 26, 9pm (show starts ...
Friday, 28 June 2002

2002: Fame: The Musical

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Fame: The Musical. Conceived by David De Silva, book by Jose Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy, music by Steve Margoshes.  G-String Product...
Wednesday, 26 June 2002

2002: 2 Pianos 4 Hands - A Play on Music by Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt.

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2 Pianos 4 Hands - A Play on Music by Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt.  Directed by Ted Dykstra.  Associate Director (Australia), Davi...
Thursday, 20 June 2002

2002: One God, Two Salesmen & Three Humans

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One God, Two Salesmen & Three Humans.  Opiate Productions at The Street Theatre Studio, June 20-29.     Such a rebellious name for such...

2002: The Learning Curve by John Foulcher

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The Learning Curve based on the poetry collection by John Foulcher.  Huitker Movement Theatre (HMT) directed by George Huitker at Theatre 3...
Saturday, 15 June 2002

2002: 28th Old Time Music Hall 2002

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    THEATRE BY FRANK McKONE (DINKUS)             28th Old Time Music Hall 2002 .  Canberra Repertory at The Playhouse, June 13-22, 8pm.     ...
Friday, 26 April 2002

2002: Adult Child/Dead Child by Claire Dowie.

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Adult Child/Dead Child by Claire Dowie.  Performed by Alexis Beebe, directed by Herman Pretorius. Street Theatre Studio April 25 - May 4, 8...
Friday, 12 April 2002

2002: Raining Talent. Free-Rain Theatre Company. Feature article.

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Raining Talent .  Free-Rain Theatre Company in association with 19th Hole Productions.  Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre, April 11...
Saturday, 6 April 2002

2002: The Dreamers by Jack Davis

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The Dreamers by Jack Davis.  Directed by Wesley Enoch.  Starring Rachael Mazza and Kevin Smith. Company B Belvoir at Belvoir St Theatre, Sy...
Saturday, 2 March 2002

2002: Raising the Curtain: Performance in Cultural Institutions. Feature article.

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Enlightening or embarrassing?  This is what the London Science Museum wondered, back in 1993, about putting theatre performances into its ex...
Wednesday, 27 February 2002

2002: Catherine Hughes, founder of the International Museum Theatre Alliance. News article

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Catherine Hughes, Science Theatre Coordinator at the Boston Science Museum USA and founder of the International Museum Theatre Alliance (IMT...
Tuesday, 26 February 2002

2002: Museums: Panacea or Provocateur. Feature article

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I went along to the panel discussion Museums: Panacea or Provocateur at the National Museum of Australia last Tuesday looking for controver...
Wednesday, 13 February 2002

2002: Your Slip is Showing by Christa de Jager and Liliana Bogatko

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Your Slip is Showing by Christa de Jager and Liliana Bogatko.  Empty Spaces Theatre Company at The Street Theatre Studio February 12-14 7pm...

2002: Flowers Aren't Enough by Naomi Ackerman

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Flowers Aren't Enough written and performed by Naomi Ackerman.  2002 National Multicultural Festival at The Street Theatre Studio Febru...
Thursday, 31 January 2002

2002: A Tribute to Black by Tara Mocktari

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A Tribute to Black by Tara Mocktari.  19th Hole Theatre Productions at Tuggeranong Community Arts Centre January 30 - February 2, 7.30pm.  ...
Wednesday, 23 January 2002

2002: Bonesyard by Stuart Roberts and One For The Road by Harold Pinter

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Bonesyard by Stuart Roberts and One For The Road by Harold Pinter.  Bohemian Productions directed by Nick Johnson, at The Street Theatre S...
Friday, 18 January 2002

2002: Oliver! by Lionel Bart

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Oliver! by Lionel Bart.  Alpha Theatre directed by Cathie Clelland.  Choreographer: Belynda Buck.  Musical Director: Pam Connor.  ANU Arts ...
Wednesday, 16 January 2002

2002: The Price by Arthur Miller

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The Price by Arthur Miller.  Daniel Mitchell, Toni Scanlan, Warren Mitchell, Henri Szeps directed by Sandra Bates.  Ensemble Theatre, Sydne...
Friday, 21 December 2001

2001: The Heart of the Black Sea - An Oceanfaring Kabaret

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The Heart of the Black Sea - An Oceanfaring Kabaret .  Songs and lyrics by Mikel Simic.  Orchestration: Ben O'Loghlin.  Set design: Pete...
Tuesday, 18 December 2001

2001: The Monkey Show. Installation by Elizabeth Paterson

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The Monkey Show.   Installation by Elizabeth Paterson at Canberra Museum and Gallery until January 27, 2002.  Visible day or night in Galler...
Monday, 26 November 2001

2001: The Long Time 'til Tea by Greg Lissaman

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The Long Time 'til Tea written and directed by Greg Lissaman.  Jigsaw Theatre Company November 20 - December 1.     "I liked all ...
Wednesday, 31 October 2001

2001: Solid by Ningali Lawford, Kelton Pell, Phil Thomson.

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Solid.   A Black N'2 production for Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre by Ningali Lawford, Kelton Pell, Phil Thomson.  Courtyard Studio, Canbe...
Thursday, 25 October 2001

2001: Who Cares If I Care?

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Who Cares If I Care? by Hidden Corners International, directed by Robin Davidson.  Gorman House C Block October 25-27, 7.30pm.     When you...
Saturday, 20 October 2001

2001: Time Control by Canberra Youth Theatre Company

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Time Control by Canberra Youth Theatre Company.  Artistic Director: Estelle Muspratt.  Workshop Directors: Barbra Barnett, Liliana Bogatko,...
Saturday, 13 October 2001

2001: Shake. Canberra Youth Theatre

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Shake .  Canberra Youth Theatre directed by Linda McHugh at Tracking Kultja , National Museum of Australia, First Australians Gallery.  Octo...
Friday, 5 October 2001

2001: Demons by Wayne Macauley

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Demons by Wayne Macauley, directed by David Branson.  A FoCA work in progress. Street Theatre October 5-7, 8.10 pm.     A Festival of Conte...
Wednesday, 3 October 2001

2001: Via Dolorosa by David Hare

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Via Dolorosa by David Hare, performed by Patrick Dickson.  Directed by Moira Blumenthal at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, October 3-6.     I have...
Tuesday, 2 October 2001

2001: Canberra Youth Theatre - 21C Happenings. Feature article.

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Watch out for young artists all over town for the next 4 weeks.  Canberra Youth Theatre kicks off with Time Control Chapter 1 (Gorman House...
Friday, 28 September 2001

2001: Sydney Theatre Company 2002 program. Feature article.

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Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2002 program : a diverse collection including European and American classics, new Australian works,...
Wednesday, 26 September 2001

2001: Eat Your Young

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Eat Your Young .  Arena Theatre Company directed by Rosemary Myers.  The Playhouse September 25-29.     Post post-modern multimedia theatre ...
Sunday, 23 September 2001

2001: Letters of Joy Hester and Sunday Reed - Dear Sun

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Dear Sun . An adaptation of the letters of Joy Hester and Sunday Reed edited by Janine Burke.  Melbourne Theatre Company directed by Sioban ...
Monday, 17 September 2001

2001: The Clockwork Divide

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The Clockwork Divide by Blaide Lallemand and Conan the Bubbleman.  Music composed by Simon Linke.  Festival of Contemporary Arts: Currong T...
Thursday, 6 September 2001

2001: Eulea Kiraly - feature article

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  Eulea Kiraly, Theatre Program Director, Tuggeranong Arts Centre.     Sounds simple enough - just another dogsbody arts practitioner.  Well...
Sunday, 2 September 2001

2001: Tuggeranong Community Arts Association Open Day. Feature article.

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Tuggeranong Community Arts Association Open Day , Saturday September 1.     Maybe it seemed a gamble a decade or so ago to force the Canberr...
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