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, 19 February 2008

2008: Menopause the Musical by Jeanie Linders

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Menopause the Musical by Jeanie Linders.  Director Gary Young, musical director Paul Keelan, choreographer Andrew Hallsworth.  Presented by...
Friday, 15 February 2008

2008: Face Value by Australian Theatre of the Deaf

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Face Value by Australian Theatre of the Deaf.  National Multicultural Festival at The Street Theatre, February 15 and 16. Face Value is an...
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

2008: We Don’t Need Another Euro by Shortis & Simpson

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We Don’t Need Another Euro by Shortis & Simpson at Teatro Vivaldi.  Wednesday February 13, Friday 15 and Saturday 16 at 7pm for 3 cours...
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

2008: The Curse of the Dying Swan by Erika Schneider and Cristine de Mello

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The Curse of the Dying Swan .  Cristina de Mello Dance Co in the National Multicultural Festival.  Written, choreographed and performed by E...
Saturday, 9 February 2008

2008: A Sustainable Arts Sector: What will it take? by Cathy Hunt and Phyllida Shaw. Platform Papers No 15 - Feature article.

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How to Make the Arts Sector Sustainable .  Public Forum and launch of Platform Papers No 15 : A Sustainable Arts Sector: What will it take? ...
Thursday, 17 January 2008

2008: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Joseph George Caruso

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Treasure Island from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Joseph George Caruso.  Free Rain Theatre directed by Anne Somes.  Cour...

2008: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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The Secret Garden from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.  Book by Tim Kelly.  Free Rain Theatre di...
Tuesday, 15 January 2008

2008: Robin Hood by Jennifer Maclean and Justin Watson

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Robin Hood by Jennifer Maclean and Justin Watson.  Ickle Pickle Productions at Belconnen Theatre, January 15, 18, 25 at 11am and 7pm; Janua...
Friday, 11 January 2008

2008: Ngapartji Ngapartji, by Scott Rankin and Trevor Jamieson

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Ngapartji Ngapartji , written by Scott Rankin and co-creator Trevor Jamieson.  Director, Scott Rankin for Big hART.  Musical director, Damia...
Thursday, 10 January 2008

2008: Au Revoir Parapluie by James Thierree

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Au Revoir Parapluie by James Thierree.  Contemporary circus in the Sydney Festival at Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay.  Tuesday to Sunday 8pm unt...
Friday, 16 November 2007

2007: The Vicar of Dibley by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer

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The Vicar of Dibley by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, directed by Jasan Savage.  UC Players at Gallery Café, University of Canberra...
Tuesday, 6 November 2007

2007: Talking Heads by Alan Bennett

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Talking Heads by Alan Bennett: Her Big Chance performed by Sigrid Thornton and Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet performed by Brenda Blethyn.  ...
Thursday, 1 November 2007

2007: Lovepuke by Duncan Sarkies

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Lovepuke by Duncan Sarkies, directed by Naomi Brouwer for The Street Theatre and ANU Drama Department at The Street, November 1-3. I thorou...
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...
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