REVIEWS
THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Jonathan Cox
'a wonderful night of music that was flawless and world class from start to finish!'
'Byrne’s performance had the audience captivated...an exceptional night of musical theatre with something for everyone'
Sebastian Purcell
'More than 90 minutes of pure joy from the most talented cast to perform at Chapel off Chapel – and I’m not exaggerating, this should be playing in Hamer Hall.'
Josh Stent
'Absolutely Sensational... 5 out of 5...You will not be disappointed!'
Heather Bloom
'sensational evening of showtunes that will leave you in awe of the talent we have in our own backyard'
Alex First
'the future of musical theatre in this country is in very good hands'
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP SONDHEIM
Jonathan Cox
‘I didn't want it to end’
“While each performer held their own in the spotlight, the strength of the show was the collaboration or 'connection' between the players….a 90 minute roller coaster ride of emotions.”
PURGASTORY - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2018
Emma Conley
★★★★
“The stellar comedy duo of Roby Favretto and Caitlin Spears have blown the Fringe world out of the water with their new show Purgastory.”
“millennia-traversing gem”
“bringing indefatigable energy to each role”
“intricate and highly entertaining theatre”
“their geniuses, and I’d gladly watch them read the phone book”
PURGASTORY - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2018
Myron My
“committed performances and authentic portrayals”
“Spears is at her best as the sexist and homophobic spouting construction worker”
“highly entertaining stories with great doses of absurdist humour mixed with emotional realism”
“constantly surprising”
“a theatre company to keep your eye on”
CACTUS AND THE MIME -FRINGE WORLD 2018
Amanda Lancaster
★★★★★
“If I could give this show ten out of five stars, I would”
“supremely talented, cleverly understated”
“This show sends your blood boiling, your heart racing and your feelings haywire”
“an act deserving of as much attention as possible”
CACTUS AND THE MIME - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2017
Anne-Marie Peard
★★★★½
“delightfully original and hilariously heartbreaking”
“well-developed script, gorgeous character-led costumes and design, and performances that take us beneath their prickly exteriors and the black and white of silence”
“Cactus and The Mime is super-smart, super-funny and full of unexpected feels.”
CACTUS AND THE MIME - MELBOURNE FRINGE 2017
Myron My
“hilariously fast-paced”
“Beneath the jokes and smiles, hearts are broken and lives are irrevocably damaged in this original and captivating show by Favretto and Spears that dares to take risks and reaps all the awards because of it.”