Category Archives: Reviews

A REVIEW OF GTC’s “PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE” by Karen Ractliffe


It’s wonderful to see new theatre companies opening up on the Central Coast, each bringing fresh ideas and their own unique approach to the theatrical arts. The newly formed Gosford Theatre Company has made an auspicious start with their first … Continue reading

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WDG’s SEPIA SECRETS – A review by Karen Ractliffe


The subject of political refugees is much in the news and often a hotly debated topic. Wyong Drama Group’s latest production is a timely reminder that this is not the first time in our history that Australia has been seen … Continue reading

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FLASH AWARDS 2016

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Best use of FLASH theme for 2016 – Wave: Mexican Standoff by Sally Bartley Best script: Level Pegging by Sally Davies Best Actress: Yvonne Berry-Porter – Mother Delinquent Best Actor: Duncan Mitchell – Jack and a Jill Went on a … Continue reading

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A tour of THE ART HOUSE, WYONG

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May was the month when Wyong finally celebrated the opening of its long anticipated Art House and the first shows in the venue have been a major success. I attended one of the celebration concerts and, I must say, I … Continue reading

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Brief review of GMS’ THE ADDAMS FAMILY by Karen Ractliffe


I’d like to urge you all to get along to see Gosford Musical Society’s production of The Addams Family, which is showing at Laycock Street Theatre at the moment. I saw it last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The … Continue reading

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A review of WWLT’s “Humble Boy” by Karen Ractliffe


Woy Woy Little Theatre’s first play of the season is Humble Boy, a comedic drama by Charlotte Jones – a promising new playwright whose work has been compared with Alan Ayckbourn and Tom Stoppard.* Set against the idyllic backdrop of … Continue reading

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A review of WDG’s “Lend me a Tenor” by Karen Ractliffe


Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the gala night of Wyong Drama Group’s end of year play. Sadly, this is likely to be the last theatrical production staged in the Grove Theatre following the recent sale of the … Continue reading

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FLASH FESTIVAL 2015

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Congratulations to Woy Woy Little Theatre for hosting another highly successful Flash Festival! Everything went off very smoothly and the quality of the plays was of a very high standard. It was a highly entertaining show with a wide variety … Continue reading

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REVIEW of WDG’s “Ruthless! The Musical” from Paul Ractliffe


Well done to the cast and crew of WDG’s “Ruthless! The Musical!” which opened at The Grove Theatre in Wyong last night. Attempting something a bit different for the group, director Joshua Maxwell has brought this highly entertaining musical to … Continue reading

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REVIEW of WWLT’s “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club” by Karen Ractliffe


SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE MAGIC OF THEATRE A review of Woy Woy Little Theatre’s August Production: Jeffrey Hatcher’s Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club In 1887, when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published a story featuring a … Continue reading

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