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

Tuesday, 20 December 2005

2005: Exhibition - National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries

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National Treasures from Australia's Great Libraries at National Library of Australia December 3 2005 - February 12 2006, 9am - 5pm (clo...
Thursday, 1 December 2005

2005: Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams

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Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams.  Papermoon, directed by Geoffrey Borny, at ANU Arts Centre December 1 - 10.     Tennessee Willia...
Saturday, 26 November 2005

2005: A Slice of Saturday Night by The Heather Brothers

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A Slice of Saturday Night. Music and lyrics by The Heather Brothers (Lea, Neil & John).  G String Productions at Teatro Vivaldi, direct...
Friday, 25 November 2005

2005: The Three Scrooges - Comedy Christmas Cabaret.

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  The Three Scrooges - Comedy Christmas Cabaret.   Shortis, Simpson and Casey directed by Carissa Campbell.  The Street Theatre Studio Novem...
Wednesday, 19 October 2005

2005: Deckchairs by Jean McConnell

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Shoppers, Doggies, Dancers and Cruise Missile from Deckchairs by Jean McConnell.  HIT Productions at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, October 18 a...
Thursday, 13 October 2005

2005: International Museum Theatre Alliance Conference 2005

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MUSEUM EVENTS BY FRANK McKONE     Welcome to the International Museum Theatre Alliance Conference 2005.  The world has moved on from the mus...
Friday, 30 September 2005

2005: Bam! by Warehouse Circus

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Bam!   Warehouse Circus directed by Jeremy Davies, Pablo Latona and Kylie O'Keeffe.  The Street Theatre, September 29 - October 8, 8pm. ...
Saturday, 24 September 2005

2005: Gondwana: A Live Journey Through Time by ERTH

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Gondwana: A Live Journey Through Time .  ERTH Visual and Physical Theatre at the National Museum of Australia directed by Scott Wright. Sept...
Thursday, 25 August 2005

2005: Phantasmagoria by David Ruby Howe and Tomas Watson

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Phantasmagoria by David Ruby Howe and Tomas Watson.  Five Skinny White Guys at The Street Theatre Studio August 24-27, 7.30pm.     The stor...
Wednesday, 17 August 2005

2005: President Wilson in Paris by Ron Blair

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President Wilson in Paris by Ron Blair.  HIT Productions at Tuggeranong Arts Centre August 16-17.     The Lesson by Ionesco, The Maids by...
Wednesday, 3 August 2005

2005: Sharon, Keep Your Hair On! by Gillian Rubinstein

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Sharon, Keep Your Hair On! based on books by Gillian Rubinstein.  Patch Theatre directed by Dave Brown at The Playhouse, August 3-6, 6.30pm...

2005: The Girl Who Lived by Adam Loughlin and Paul Quinn

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The Girl Who Lived by Adam Loughlin and Paul Quinn.  Bridging the Gap Youth Productions at The Street Theatre until Saturday, 12 noon and 8...
Thursday, 30 June 2005

2005: National Institute of Dramatic Art public workshop. Feature article

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NIDA - the National Institute of Dramatic Art - comes to Canberra for a week of workshops July 11 - 17. This year they are offering a mix o...
Sunday, 26 June 2005

2005: The Inside Story: Writers, Manuscripts and the Creative Process. Feature article.

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Last Saturday at the National Library a remarkable celebration took place - The Inside Story: Writers, Manuscripts and the Creative Process...
Saturday, 18 June 2005

2005: Loot by Joe Orton

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Loot by Joe Orton.  ARTS Theatre Company directed by Adam Maher at ANU Arts Centre DramaLab Studio, June 17 - 25.     Loot is a hoot, with...
Friday, 17 June 2005

2005: Old Time Music Hall

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  Old Time Music Hall .  Canberra Repertory directed by Rosemary Hyde at The Playhouse, June 16-25, 8pm     The 31st Old Time Music Hall is...
Thursday, 9 June 2005

2005: Interview with Alana Valentine. Feature article.

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Did you think "Shirley" as I did when I read the name "Valentine"?  Remember the housewife who breaks out of domestic bo...
Wednesday, 18 May 2005

2005: Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov.

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 Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov.  Moonlight directed by Martha Ibrahim at ANU Arts Centre Drama Studio, May 17-21 8pm (Matinee Saturday 2pm). ...
Wednesday, 11 May 2005

2005: The Big Con by Guy Rundle

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The Big Con by Guy Rundle.  Max Gillies and Eddie Perfect, directed by Aubrey Mellor and Denis Moore.  Canberra Playhouse May 10 - 14, 8pm....
Friday, 22 April 2005

2005: A Girl in a Car with a Man by Rob Evans

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A Girl in a Car with a Man by Rob Evans.  Directed by Lenore McGregor at The Street Theatre Studio, April 21 - May 7, 7.30 pm.     This is ...
Thursday, 14 April 2005

2005: Requiem In Sanity by Peter Butz

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 Requiem In Sanity by Peter Butz.  Maenad Theatre at Murranji Theatre, Hawker College.  From April 13, 8pm.     This new "co-operative...
Saturday, 12 March 2005

2005: The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

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 The Seagull by Anton Chekhov.  Moonlight Theatre at ANU Arts Centre Drama Studio, directed by Justin Davidson.  March 10-19, 8pm.  Tickets...
Friday, 11 March 2005

2005: Georgia by Jill Shearer

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Georgia by Jill Shearer.  Directed by Carol Woodrow at The Street Theatre, March 10-19, 8pm.     This play is about an intense, original ar...
Thursday, 3 March 2005

2005: The Miser by Moliere. Review.

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The Miser by Moliere directed by Jordan Best.  The Street Theatre Members in association with Centrepiece Theatre at The Street Theatre Stu...
Sunday, 20 February 2005

2005: The Miser by Moliere and Men by Brendan Cowell. Preview feature article.

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Centrepiece Theatre is new.  Its first production is The Miser by Moliere.  The second will be Men by Brendan Cowell.  From a French comme...
Saturday, 19 February 2005

2005: Show Us Your Roots 3

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  Show Us Your Roots 3  Stand-up comedy presented by A List Entertainment.  National Multicultural Festival at Canberra Theatre, Friday Feb...
Wednesday, 16 February 2005

2005: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Essential Theatre at Madew Wines. Preview feature article

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If you had to choose between making wine or making theatre, you couldn't do better than David Madew .  He's done both separately and...
Tuesday, 15 February 2005

2005: The Virgin Club by Phyllis Foundis

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  The Virgin Club , written and performed by Phyllis Foundis.  National Multicultural Festival at ANU Arts Centre, February 15 - 19.  Booki...
Monday, 14 February 2005

2005: The Ramayana - Indonesian Wayang Kulit puppetry by Dalang Sutendri Yusuf

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The Ramayana .  Dalang (puppeteer) Sutendri Yusuf, accompanied by "Laras Budoyo" gamelan orchestra led by composer Soegito Hardjod...
Friday, 11 February 2005

2005 : Tony Llewellyn-Jones to direct Proof for Canberra Rep. Preview interview feature article

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    "If you can't prove one's self to oneself, then you'll be a bit lost."  Listening to Tony Llewellyn-Jones , explor...
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