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, 16 October 2007

2007: Rod Quantock: The John Howard Farewell Party

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Rod Quantock: The John Howard Farewell Party at The Street Theatre, October 16-21, 8.30pm I’ll bet you have forgotten who wrote Under the S...
Monday, 15 October 2007

2007: Fabulous Diva – A Tribute to Nina Simone

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Fabulous Diva – A Tribute to Nina Simone , devised and performed by Ruth Rogers-Wright with pianist Mark Fitzgibbon (replacing the advertise...
Thursday, 11 October 2007

2007: Wanderlust by Leigh Warren & Dancers

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Wanderlust by Leigh Warren & Dancers, in association with Uno Man.  The Playhouse, October 11 and 12.     Tabi ni yande           Yume ...
Tuesday, 2 October 2007

2007: Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire.

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Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire.  Ensemble Theatre directed by Sandra Bates at the Playhouse October 2-7.  Bookings Canberra Ticketing ...
Saturday, 29 September 2007

2007: High School Musical on Stage!

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High School Musical on Stage! based on the Disney Channel movie by Peter Barsocchini and book by David Simpatico.  Music adapted, arranged ...
Monday, 17 September 2007

2007: Metrosexual by Matthew Robinson

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Metrosexual written and performed by Matthew Robinson.  Produced by Bill Stephens in the Cabaret Crème series at The Street Theatre, Monda...
Wednesday, 12 September 2007

2007: The Landlords by Jordan Prosser and Sam Burns-Warr

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The Landlords by Jordan Prosser and Sam Burns-Warr, presented by the Wave Edge Theory (WET) Season at Belconnen Theatre, Swanson St, Belcon...
Friday, 3 August 2007

2007: Rebecca, adapted for the stage by Clifford Williams

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Rebecca , adapted for the stage by Clifford Williams from the novel by Daphne du Maurier.  Tempo Theatre directed by Jon Elphick at Belconne...
Friday, 20 April 2007

2007: Moonshadows: A tribute to Cat Stevens. Concept by Peter Cox

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Moonshadows: A tribute to Cat Stevens .  Concept by Peter Cox, starring Darren Coggan.  Musical director Naomi Coggan.  Produced by McPherso...
Thursday, 19 April 2007

2007: Eleven Year Itch - The Howard Years by Shortis and Simpson. Promo feature article.

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Three months into his Canberra Times career, this very writer, reviewing John Shortis and Moya Simpson in June 1996, wrote “But maybe I exp...
Tuesday, 3 April 2007

National Folk Festival opening by Hon Barry Cohen

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The Hon Barry Cohen , former Arts Minister in the Hawke Labor Government, said he was surprised and proud to be asked to open this year’s Na...
Monday, 2 April 2007

2007: National Folk Festival - feature article on Jared Wilkins and Dave O'Neill

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The Board of the National Folk Festival is delighted to announce two new senior staff positions.  Jared Wilkins , Production Manager of the ...
Wednesday, 28 March 2007

2007: The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter

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The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter, presented by the Frozen Shape Collective directed by Nick McCorriston at Belconnen Theatre March 28-31...
Monday, 26 March 2007

2007: Falling in Love Again - Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Promo feature article.

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It looked like a production of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame on the stage of The Street Theatre.  Two garbage bins and a cute looking bucket bet...
Friday, 23 March 2007

2007: Jasan Mindmaster by Jasan Savage

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    THEATRE BY FRANK McKONE     Jasan Mindmaster ESP Mindshow at UC Theatre, The Hub, University of Canberra.  March 23 and 24, 8pm; March ...
Wednesday, 14 March 2007

2007: Within by Elyse Horan

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Within , incorporating Hamlet and Ophelia by Elyse Horan and Interior by Maurice Maeterlinck.  Directed by Elyse Horan at Belconnen Theatr...
Thursday, 22 February 2007

2007: William Yang, photographer and storyteller, the current H.C.Coombs Creative Arts Fellow. Feature article.

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See George Gittoes’ Portrait of William Yang at http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an12020150-1 Nugget Coombs instigated the Creative Arts Fellowsh...
Monday, 19 February 2007

2007: A Local Man by Bob Ellis and Robin McLachlan. Promo feature article

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This paper [ The Canberra Times ] reviewed the first public performance of A Local Man by Bob Ellis and Robin McLachlan in August 2004.  Th...
Sunday, 18 February 2007

2007: Alex Buzo – playwright: Celebration of his Life, Sydney.

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Born on July 23, 1944, Alex Buzo – playwright, wordsmith, sports raconteur and humorous social commentator – suffered constant pain from th...
Monday, 12 February 2007

2007: After Agincourt by Peter Mottley

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After Agincourt by Peter Mottley.  John Cuffe directed by Liz Bradley.  National Multicultural Festival at The Street Theatre Studio, Febru...
Wednesday, 7 February 2007

2007: Two Meals from Manila: Manila Takeaway by Noonee Doronila and 'to heat you up and cool you down' by David Finnegan. Promo feature article.

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Slavo:  Iniibig kita.  What does that mean? Rosario:  I love you with all my heart and soul! Love is the theme across interacting cultures i...
Wednesday, 24 January 2007

2007: Berthrand’s Toys by blackSKYwhite Theatre (Moscow). National Multicultural Festival feature article.

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Multiculturalism is about understanding and appreciating the diversity of world cultures.  But the National Multicultural Festival is not on...
Sunday, 14 January 2007

2007: The Shoemaker and the Elves by Peter Pinne and Don Battye

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The Shoemaker and the Elves a children’s musical by Peter Pinne and Don Battye.  Directed by Nina Stevenson at The Vikings Club Auditorium,...
Thursday, 11 January 2007

2007: Sydney Festival: First Love by Samuel Beckett

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Sydney Festival: First Love by Samuel Beckett.  The Gate Theatre, Dublin, performed by Ralph Fiennes, directed by Michael Colgan, at Parade...
Wednesday, 10 January 2007

Sydney Festival: Seemannslieder, Songs of Seamen by Cristoph Marthaler

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Sydney Festival: Seemannslieder by Cristoph Marthaler.  NTGent and ZT Hollandia at Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay. January 10-13 at 8pm (2 hours...
Tuesday, 9 January 2007

2007: Sydney Festival: Small Metal Objects by Back to Back Theatre

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Sydney Festival: Small Metal Objects by Back to Back Theatre, directed by Bruce Gladwin, at Customs House Square, Circular Quay.  January 8...

2007: Sydney Festival: La Clique

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Sydney Festival: La Clique at the Famous Spiegeltent, Hyde Park North.  January 5-16, 18-28 9.30pm; January 23-24 7.30pm (2 hours with inter...
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