Reflecting on Reviews in 2023
Beloved theatre community, where to start?
Reviews are a staple of what we do here at Theatre Haus, it’s where we started - complimentary revie…
Author: Trent Sellars
Trent Sellars is a designer, educator and theatrist based in regional Queensland and freelancing as The Digital Caretaker. Trent is a co-founder of Theatre Haus and Salad Bowl Collective; occasionally reviewing, performing, or producing cultural events.
Dramatic Devices: Beats
In drama, a beat is a small unit of action or a pause that signifies a change in tactics, intentions, or emotions of a character. It's a brief moment …
Dramatic Conventions: Fourth Wall
The fourth wall is a fascinating convention in drama. It maintains the world of the play or film, but when shattered, it can add layers of meaning, co…
Spice Girls and the Musicals
Happy National Spice Girl's Day to all the Spice Girls fans out there! While the Spice Girls jukebox musical, "Viva Forever!" may have flopped in the …
Curtain Call for Lynch & Paterson: A Legacy of Passion and Talent
As Lynch & Paterson take their final curtain call, their legacy is far from over. It lives on through the artists they've inspired, the audiences they…
Celebrating 9 Legendary Aboriginal Playwrights
NAIDOC Week 2023 is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia and to reflect on the …
Kirby Lunn Opts for Dark Comedy in Latest One-Woman Show
For a thought-provoking (but hilarious) show, look no further than Kirby Lunn's latest creation, MESShead. This new dark comedy takes centre stage in …
Rob Mallett to Star in “Elvis: A Musical Revolution”
After an extensive nation-wide talent search that drew over 700 applicants, the role of Elvis has been awarded to theatre and television star Rob Mall…
Page to Stage: The Story Behind the Superman Musical
On World Superman Day, fans of the Man of Steel celebrate the iconic superhero's legacy in comics, film, television, and more. But few may know that S…
From Board to Stage: The Adaptation of Popular Board Games
It's World Board Game Day! Some of these have even been adapted for the stage, with varying degrees of success. Chess and Clue have both had successfu…