12 stories by "Karla Dondio"
In many ways, I See Me & Meryl Streep is a wonderful homage to the actor Meryl Streep. But what makes this show interesting is the way Alexandra Keddie, writer and performer, weaves the …
For someone who has spent her life having to say “Karla with a K”, I understand Georgia's frustration with having to constantly spell out her name (especially since I also happen…
Twenty-five years is a long time to spend naked on a stage. It's also a sufficient amount of time to reflect on what it means and, more precisely, how it feels to perform naked in front of a…
Supergirly is a riotous frolic through the life of Supergirly: the kind of acidic Pop Queen we've all been waiting for. Served with a bevy of pop tunes and skewed lyrics, this hilarious show…
Like most musical genres today, jazz is merely an umbrella term that comprises many off shoot styles. And we're certainly all the better for it. Showing up to the Melbourne International Jaz…
Memoirs of an Aisha is a whimsical tale of what a country gal has to do to win her 'hot-blooded dairy farmer' boyfriend back when he falls for a local girl in Japan. It's kind of like steak …
Hannah Gadsby's latest offering at the MICF Happiness is a Bedside Table is absolutely superb. While it's riddled with Gadsby's signature wry humour, it's the honesty and revelatory nature o…
Katie Noonan Love-Song-Circus is a scintillating ode to the strength and endurance of the first female convicts in Australia. With performances that are searing and flawless, this is one sho…
In many ways, Skeleton is an extraordinary performance piece. The choreography is exacting in its exploration of themes and the high-energy performances are sublime. Choreographer Larissa Mc…
The best way to describe Closer is that it's a slow burner. It requires the audience's close attention and investment throughout its duration but, oh, is it worth it. Â The first act dedi…
I really enjoy arriving at a venue " especially if it's The Famous Spiegeltent " to witness a show that I know little about. The element of surprise always thrills me. And I wasn't disappoin…
The hardest shows to review are often the ones that stand head and shoulder above the rest. I mean what do I say about Finucane & Smith's Caravan Burlesque? It's high energy, clever and …
