2025 Stage Door Reviews

When you head to Qtopia to see a show you can be assured of two things - it’s going to be very good, and very gay. Which is to say very good twice, but I digress. In the world of flashy, zany, theatrical representations of queer experiences, Drag Queens are often seen as the cream of the crop - and as such, they often frequent these showcases of queer talent. When I got the opportunity to watch They Will Be Kings and see for myself how Drag Kings showcase their own, unique ex

Having previously made waves at the Sydney Fringe, Gia Ophelia has now been brought to the KXT stage. There is always something uniquely visceral about the KXT Bakehouse; the intimacy of the space demands honesty, and that is exactly what this production delivers. The performance feels less like a formal piece of theatre and more like a close conversation with a friend. It is simple, reflective, and devastatingly emotional. We follow ‘Gia’ (Annie Stafford), a struggling Sydne

The history book on the shelf is always repeating itself - until now. AG Theatre’s genuinely fresh production of Mamma Mia is brimming with new talent, new offers and actually made me feel something, which has not always been the case for this jukebox rom-com. The key to this production is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, while at the same time respecting the material it’s been given and understanding why it is such a box office smash.  Pip Mushin’s direction assist