Australian Stage - 28/10/16
Mr Naismith's Secret | TBC Theatre
By Nikki Spunde
"The latest from TBC Theatre is a tour de force of interactive theatre."
Read the full review here
Mr Naismith's Secret | TBC Theatre
By Nikki Spunde
"The latest from TBC Theatre is a tour de force of interactive theatre."
Read the full review here
keith Gow - 19/10/16
TBC Theatre's MR NAISMITH'S SECRET by H. Clare Callow
By Keith Gow
"If you’ve never experienced immersive theatre before, you should check out Mr Naismith’s Secret. You may not see everything, but you will see things that no one else sees; secrets you can keep to yourself."
Read the full review here
TBC Theatre's MR NAISMITH'S SECRET by H. Clare Callow
By Keith Gow
"If you’ve never experienced immersive theatre before, you should check out Mr Naismith’s Secret. You may not see everything, but you will see things that no one else sees; secrets you can keep to yourself."
Read the full review here
The Plus Ones - 4/11/16
‘Mr. Naismith’s Secret’: immersive theatre in a cemetery
By Christian G
"‘Mr. Naismith's Secret' is an experience that I will remember for years to come."
Read the full review here
‘Mr. Naismith’s Secret’: immersive theatre in a cemetery
By Christian G
"‘Mr. Naismith's Secret' is an experience that I will remember for years to come."
Read the full review here
Arts Hub - 16/11/15.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Adelaide Fisher.
"4 STARS" - ****
"Beautifully staged, beautifully designed and beautifully performed; a strikingly contemporary imagining of a modernist classic… The sexuality, tension, and denial smoldering under the surface of Williams’ words are all brought to centre stage as the characters act out their emotions, desires, and fantasies for all to see."
Read the full review here.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Adelaide Fisher.
"4 STARS" - ****
"Beautifully staged, beautifully designed and beautifully performed; a strikingly contemporary imagining of a modernist classic… The sexuality, tension, and denial smoldering under the surface of Williams’ words are all brought to centre stage as the characters act out their emotions, desires, and fantasies for all to see."
Read the full review here.
The Age / SMH - 15/11/2015.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Cameron Woodhead.
"Classics like 'The Glass Menagerie' or 'A Streetcar Named Desire' didn't leap fully formed onto the stage; they were first sketched out as one-act plays, and Project: Hysteria, the first show in the inaugural Poppy Seed Festival, brings us two short works that came out of this process… Excellent."
Read the full review here.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Cameron Woodhead.
"Classics like 'The Glass Menagerie' or 'A Streetcar Named Desire' didn't leap fully formed onto the stage; they were first sketched out as one-act plays, and Project: Hysteria, the first show in the inaugural Poppy Seed Festival, brings us two short works that came out of this process… Excellent."
Read the full review here.
Theatre People - 13/11/2015.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Tom Bensley.
" 4 STARS - ****
"Fierce… Tremendous… Powerful… Such dedication to the craft from both cast and crew provides a thoroughly entertaining evening. It’s more than enough to introduce anyone to Williams’ work, reminding us why we shouldn’t just read the classics—we need to see them performed."
Read the full review here.
Project: Hysteria - Review
By Tom Bensley.
" 4 STARS - ****
"Fierce… Tremendous… Powerful… Such dedication to the craft from both cast and crew provides a thoroughly entertaining evening. It’s more than enough to introduce anyone to Williams’ work, reminding us why we shouldn’t just read the classics—we need to see them performed."
Read the full review here.
Maggie Journal - 03/11/2015.
TBC Theatre's Project: Hysteria - Article
By Mark Salvestro.
"First in line for the inaugural Poppy Seed Theatre Festival this November/December is a Tennessee Williams feast… the umbrella title Project: Hysteria was inspired by a quote of Williams himself. ‘He says he loves the broken ones. The ones on the verge of hysteria, who seem weak and aren’t loved, but really they’re the ones that are the strongest’."
Read the full article here.
TBC Theatre's Project: Hysteria - Article
By Mark Salvestro.
"First in line for the inaugural Poppy Seed Theatre Festival this November/December is a Tennessee Williams feast… the umbrella title Project: Hysteria was inspired by a quote of Williams himself. ‘He says he loves the broken ones. The ones on the verge of hysteria, who seem weak and aren’t loved, but really they’re the ones that are the strongest’."
Read the full article here.
BEAT Magazine - Nov 2015.
Project: Hysteria, interview with Director Alsiter Smith - Article
By Liza Dezfouli.
"Theatre director Alister Smith reckons obsession is a good thing when it comes to art… 'It’s OK to become obsessed with specific works; it’s OK to seek that out. It’s about feeling things; I’m drawn to Tennessee’s aesthetic and I’m finding freedom in that.”
Read the full interview here.
Project: Hysteria, interview with Director Alsiter Smith - Article
By Liza Dezfouli.
"Theatre director Alister Smith reckons obsession is a good thing when it comes to art… 'It’s OK to become obsessed with specific works; it’s OK to seek that out. It’s about feeling things; I’m drawn to Tennessee’s aesthetic and I’m finding freedom in that.”
Read the full interview here.
Auslan Stage Left Blog - 19/10/2015.
Performer Interview with Fleur Murphy - Article
By Ilana Gilbart.
"Ilana from Auslan Stage Left spoke with producer and performer Fleur Murphy about her upcoming show with TBC Theatre, ‘Project: Hysteria’. Read on to see what Fleur has to say about her theatre journey, the work of Tennessee Williams and the resilience of independent theatre makers."
Read the full interview here.
Performer Interview with Fleur Murphy - Article
By Ilana Gilbart.
"Ilana from Auslan Stage Left spoke with producer and performer Fleur Murphy about her upcoming show with TBC Theatre, ‘Project: Hysteria’. Read on to see what Fleur has to say about her theatre journey, the work of Tennessee Williams and the resilience of independent theatre makers."
Read the full interview here.
RRR Radio - 03/09/2015.
Tender Napalm - Radio Interview
With Richard Watts.
Listen to the full SmartArts podcast interview with director Alice Darling and performer Trudi Boatwright as they chat with host Richard Watts.
Listen to the interview here.
Tender Napalm - Radio Interview
With Richard Watts.
Listen to the full SmartArts podcast interview with director Alice Darling and performer Trudi Boatwright as they chat with host Richard Watts.
Listen to the interview here.
Theatre People - 20/07/15.
Made in China - Review
By Tessa Hulsbosch
"4 STARS" - ****
"The three actors worked together in an almost perfect harmony that was beautiful and convincing...This kept the audience engaged and entertained throughout the entire piece, and made us feel a part of the world. One of the best displays of teamwork I have seen…I thoroughly enjoyed this show… It’s definitely worth going to see these three brilliant actors in action! "
Read the full review here.
Made in China - Review
By Tessa Hulsbosch
"4 STARS" - ****
"The three actors worked together in an almost perfect harmony that was beautiful and convincing...This kept the audience engaged and entertained throughout the entire piece, and made us feel a part of the world. One of the best displays of teamwork I have seen…I thoroughly enjoyed this show… It’s definitely worth going to see these three brilliant actors in action! "
Read the full review here.
Weekend Notes - 10/07/15.
Made in China - Review
By Jen at Weekend Notes
"DON'T MISS IT! … Smart, witty, engaging well paced and executed dialogue amidst the sometimes humorous scenario of the criminal underbelly of Dublin. It'll hold your attention… I'd definitely recommend you experience it for yourselves."
Read the full review here.
Made in China - Review
By Jen at Weekend Notes
"DON'T MISS IT! … Smart, witty, engaging well paced and executed dialogue amidst the sometimes humorous scenario of the criminal underbelly of Dublin. It'll hold your attention… I'd definitely recommend you experience it for yourselves."
Read the full review here.
The Theatre Nerd - 27/10/14.
Shadows of Angels - Review
By Antony Steadman
"Wonderfully descriptive and carefully and meticulously executed, Shadows of Angels will leave you with a chill and a deeper understanding of these dark women of our past."
Read the full entry here.
Shadows of Angels - Review
By Antony Steadman
"Wonderfully descriptive and carefully and meticulously executed, Shadows of Angels will leave you with a chill and a deeper understanding of these dark women of our past."
Read the full entry here.
SYN 90.7 Radio Interview - October 2014.
'TBC Theatre Company 'Shadows of Angels' - Radio Interview
Presenters, Justin and Chloe
"Fleur and Kathryn from TBC Theatre Company came in to speak about their production "Shadows of Angels"...
Listen to the interview here.
'TBC Theatre Company 'Shadows of Angels' - Radio Interview
Presenters, Justin and Chloe
"Fleur and Kathryn from TBC Theatre Company came in to speak about their production "Shadows of Angels"...
Listen to the interview here.
Archer Magazine - 16/10/14.
The actor's secret: the joy of playing with gender' - Article
By H. Clare Callow
"Tall and solid, I am a strong woman, neither feminine nor masculine. Some people don’t know where to put me. This includes directors. From being cast as males since drama school, I’ve had a world open to me that very few get to experience: the joy of stepping into another gender’s shoes."
Read the full article here.
The actor's secret: the joy of playing with gender' - Article
By H. Clare Callow
"Tall and solid, I am a strong woman, neither feminine nor masculine. Some people don’t know where to put me. This includes directors. From being cast as males since drama school, I’ve had a world open to me that very few get to experience: the joy of stepping into another gender’s shoes."
Read the full article here.
Weekend Notes - 12/10/14.
Shadows of Angels - Review
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"OOOOOO MYYYYYYY GAAWWWWDD!!!'. Everything was so perfect, faultless, mesmerising and riveting, it engaged me completely."
Read the full review here.
Shadows of Angels - Review
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"OOOOOO MYYYYYYY GAAWWWWDD!!!'. Everything was so perfect, faultless, mesmerising and riveting, it engaged me completely."
Read the full review here.
Weekend Notes - 01/10/14.
Shadows of Angels: Desperate lives and dangerous minds will be scrutinised - Article
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"TBC Theatre in partnership with the National Trust will present a theatrical experience that will draw you in and hold you captive. Performed at the historic City Watch House, you will be immersed in their stories and feel like you are back in 1920s Melbourne..."
Read the full article here.
Shadows of Angels: Desperate lives and dangerous minds will be scrutinised - Article
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"TBC Theatre in partnership with the National Trust will present a theatrical experience that will draw you in and hold you captive. Performed at the historic City Watch House, you will be immersed in their stories and feel like you are back in 1920s Melbourne..."
Read the full article here.
Sydney Morning Herald - 07/09/2014.
'Something old, something new at Melbourne Fringe' - Article
By John Bailey
"METASTOPHELES The Faustian legend – in which an artist sells his soul in exchange for infernal inspiration – is mirrored to absurdity in Metastopheles"...
Read the full article here.
'Something old, something new at Melbourne Fringe' - Article
By John Bailey
"METASTOPHELES The Faustian legend – in which an artist sells his soul in exchange for infernal inspiration – is mirrored to absurdity in Metastopheles"...
Read the full article here.
Arts Hub - 07/07/2014.
'Loveplay' - Review
By Amelia Swan
"5 STARS" - *****
"The exuberance and camaraderie between the collective members is palpable in their excellent timing and generous performances… and makes TBC an exciting and promising new presence in the Melbourne theatre landscape."
Read the full review here.
'Loveplay' - Review
By Amelia Swan
"5 STARS" - *****
"The exuberance and camaraderie between the collective members is palpable in their excellent timing and generous performances… and makes TBC an exciting and promising new presence in the Melbourne theatre landscape."
Read the full review here.
Theatre Press - 06/07/2014.
'Loveplay, by Moira Buffini' - Review
By Narelle Wood
"The ensemble cast play a variety of characters across the ages, and in a rare occurrence, each member of the cast held their own to provide a true ensemble performance… a thought-provoking and entertaining experience."
Read the full review here.
'Loveplay, by Moira Buffini' - Review
By Narelle Wood
"The ensemble cast play a variety of characters across the ages, and in a rare occurrence, each member of the cast held their own to provide a true ensemble performance… a thought-provoking and entertaining experience."
Read the full review here.
Weekend Notes - 06/07/2014.
'Loveplay at Mission to Seafarers' - Review
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"I believe that TBC Theatre are determined to set themselves apart from the crowd"…
"You will be totally absorbed and drawn into the performance"…
"Each and every actor executed their performances impeccably, their talents undeniable"…
Read the full review here.
'Loveplay at Mission to Seafarers' - Review
By Jen from Weekend Notes
"I believe that TBC Theatre are determined to set themselves apart from the crowd"…
"You will be totally absorbed and drawn into the performance"…
"Each and every actor executed their performances impeccably, their talents undeniable"…
Read the full review here.
Archer - 01/07/2014.
'Sex on stage: New theatre company goes full frontal for debut'
By Amy Middleton
"New theatre company TBC Theatre is making its production debut in Melbourne this week. Loveplay, written by Moira Buffini, is an exploration of love and sex through the ages, opening on July 2nd. We asked director Stu Duffield for some insight into starting a theatre company, and how sex scenes affect a live audience"...
Read the full article here.
'Sex on stage: New theatre company goes full frontal for debut'
By Amy Middleton
"New theatre company TBC Theatre is making its production debut in Melbourne this week. Loveplay, written by Moira Buffini, is an exploration of love and sex through the ages, opening on July 2nd. We asked director Stu Duffield for some insight into starting a theatre company, and how sex scenes affect a live audience"...
Read the full article here.
