BATS Theatre
August 5-15 | Reviewed by Kate Blackhurst

Measure for Measure is known as a ‘problem play’, as it holds comedy and tragedy in unequal balance, and director Alexandra Lodge certainly seems to be confused. Having seen the Three Spoon Theatre production at BATS, I am no clearer as to what she considers this play to be about.

Gryphon Theatre
August 5-15 | Reviewed by Kate Blackhurst

I’VE NEVER liked those inspirational teacher stories. Sure, we’ve all had one, but do they have to be so nauseating? Trudy White as the eponymous character in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie doesn’t break the mould so much as shatter it and proves that influential educators are not always a good thing.