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In times of financial hardship, when the “cost of living crisis” seems to have become the new normal rather than a short period of difficulty through which we must prevail, it is understandable that we may indulge in daydreams of get-rich-quick schemes, or even less socially acceptable ways of making a buck on the side — would anyone even know they were my feet in the pictures? Fantasising is one thing, but the tangled web of deception woven in Cash on Delivery pushes the bo

Once again the Glenbrook Players have proven their flair for community theatre with their delightful and wickedly funny production of Joseph Kesselring’s 1939 play Arsenic and Old Lace . The direction of Robyn and Alan Pope was confident and imaginative, allowing the cast to shine while maintaining a brisk pace, bringing this classic dark comedy to life with warmth, wit, and a perfect balance of charm and chaos. Margaret Bell (Aunt Abby) brought a lovely warmth and twinkle to

In the years I have spent seeing various theatre productions across the world, my fondest memories are always of seeing shows that just click. From the second the house lights go down the audience are taken on a journey that above all else, is fun . Fun can be a scary word for performers to see in a review, often worrying that it masks criticisms that the reviewer is too kind to give. However, in the case of Holroyd Musical and Dramatic Society’s latest theatrical endeavour,

I was so excited on Friday, 7 November to be attending the opening night of The Hunchback of Notre Dame , produced by the Hills Musical Theatre Company. It is my favourite musical because of the amazing score by Alan Menken and the heartfelt lyrics by Stephen Schwartz — and who doesn’t love a Disney film adaptation? But the main reason is that while I have been in the show, I have never seen it live. Photos courtesy of Grant Leslie With fingers crossed that it would be as bri