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

Thursday, 28 August 2008

2008: The Red Shoe by Ursula Dubosarsky

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The Red Shoe from the novel by Ursula Dubosarsky, adapted and directed by Kate Shearer.  The Jigsaw Company at The Street Theatre, August 2...
Saturday, 16 August 2008

2008: Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov

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Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov.  Free Rain Theatre Company directed by Catherine Mann at The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre.  Fr...
Friday, 15 August 2008

2008: Emily Loves to Bounce by Stephen Michael King

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Emily Loves to Bounce based on the books by Stephen Michael King.  Patch Theatre at The Playhouse, Wednesday August 13 to Saturday August 1...
Friday, 8 August 2008

2008: Mrs Holt by Trevar Alan Chilver

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Mrs Holt by Trevar Alan Chilver.  Directed by James Scott for Canberra Dramatics at The Street Theatre Studio, August 7-9, 12, 14-16 7.30pm...
Wednesday, 30 July 2008

2008: A Fair Arrangement by Sam Floyd

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A Fair Arrangement by Sam Floyd.  Freshly Ground Theatre directed by Remy Coll, QL2 Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Wednesday July 30 – ...
Tuesday, 3 June 2008

2008: Shorter+Sweeter.

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Shorter+Sweeter. 9 short plays from the Short+Sweet Festival at Canberra Playhouse Tuesday June 3 to Saturday June 7, 8pm. This is entertai...
Friday, 9 May 2008

2008: Pink Floyd’s The Wall by Roger Waters

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Pink Floyd’s The Wall by Roger Waters.  Additional material by David Gilmour and Bob Ezrin.  Original adaptation and direction by Ron Dowd,...
Thursday, 8 May 2008

2008: It Was That Way When I Got Here by Andrew Hackwill and Jonathan Flack

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It Was That Way When I Got Here .  Musical comedy written and directed by Andrew Hackwill and Jonathan Flack.  A PhoenixRising world premier...
Friday, 2 May 2008

2008: Rebel Without a Cause by James Fuller

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Rebel Without a Cause by James Fuller, based on the screenplay by Stewart Stern from an adaptation by Irving Shulman from a story by Nichol...
Saturday, 12 April 2008

2008: Berlin Cabaret of Desire by Paul Barrett, John Verryt and Jennifer Ward-Lealand

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Berlin Cabaret of Desire conceived by Paul Barrett, John Verryt and Jennifer Ward-Lealand of Silo Theatre, Auckland.  Directed by Naomi Bro...
Friday, 4 April 2008

2008: Chloe Dallimore in Cabaret

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Chloe Dallimore in Cabaret with David Cashman on piano.  Teatro Vivaldi dinner and show, April 4-5, 2008. Cuisine - exciting; entertainment...
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 ...
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