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, 25 February 2006

2006: Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare at Madew Wines. Preview feature article.

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Much Ado About Nothing means much ado about a lot of things to David Madew.  Sunday March 5 is not far away, but Madew Wines has much more ...
Thursday, 16 February 2006

2006: Seasons of Keene - I Alone by Daniel Keene

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Seasons of Keene - I Alone .  Two monologues by Daniel Keene: Kaddish performed by Peter Damien Hayes and The Rain performed by Liliana Bo...
Monday, 13 February 2006

2006: What's Goin' On? by John Barresi

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What's Goin' On? written and performed by John Barresi.  National Multicultural Festival at Tradesmen's Union Club, Dickson, Feb...
Wednesday, 8 February 2006

2006: La Guerra by Teatro del Mundo. Preview feature article.

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"Caudillo de EspaƱa por la gracia de Dios" (The Leader of Spain by the grace of God).  This was the title Francisco Paulino Hermen...
Friday, 3 February 2006

2006: "Judith as she was" by Jolanta Juszkiewicz. Preview feature article.

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Kropka Theatre, founded by Jolanta Juszkiewicz in Sydney in 1997, has a special place in the Australian theatre scene.  Though Judith as she...

2006: The Chairs by Eugene Ionesco. Preview feature article.

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It's a little disconcerting to hear from the director of The Chairs for the National Multicultural Festival, Chris Simion, "I hate...
Tuesday, 31 January 2006

2006: How to Cheat Friends and Incriminate People by Nicholas J Johnson. Preview feature article.

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If you meet a neatly dressed, unassuming, absolutely ordinary married man in his 30s, beware.  Check that his name is not Doc Johnson, Nick ...
Wednesday, 25 January 2006

2006: All-Mother by barb barnett and Matt Marshall

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All-Mother devised by barb barnett, written by Matt Marshall, directed by Scott Wright.  Serious Theatre at The  Street Theatre January 25 t...
Saturday, 21 January 2006

2006: Chronicles - A Lamentation by Teatr Piesn Kozla

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 Sydney Festival: Chronicles - A Lamentation .  Teatr Piesn Kozla (Poland) directed by Grzegorz Bral at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House un...
Thursday, 19 January 2006

2006: Bright Abyss by James Thierree

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Sydney Festival: Bright Abyss created and directed by James Thierree, at Theatre Royal January 8-22 and 24-29, 8pm.     Brought up by his pa...
Wednesday, 18 January 2006

2006: All Wear Bowlers and The Tiger Lillies

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Sydney Festival: All Wear Bowlers and The Tiger Lillies at The Studio, Sydney Opera House, until Saturday January 21.     These are two of ...
Saturday, 7 January 2006

2006: Shout! by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow

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Shout! by John-Michael Howson, David Mitchell and Melvyn Morrow.  G-String Productions at The Street Theatre, directed by Rod and Liz Beaver...
Friday, 6 January 2006

2006: Phoenix Players' Charlotte's Web - Some Musical! Preview feature article.

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Charlotte's Web, EB White 's famous children's story, is a romance about a piglet, Wilbur, saved from the farmer's axe by a ...
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...
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