Even as someone who isn’t a big fan of horror, I can see the enduring appeal and relevance of Carrie as per its adaption in the musical. At its heart, it’s a very human story that questions what it takes for good people to do terrible things.
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It was incredibly refreshing and gratifying to see a predominantly BIPOC cast take over and own the stage, especially when Australia’s musical theatre scene is so overwhelmingly white. Musicals that have played in Sydney such as Hamilton and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, pave the way and give hope for more culturally diverse talents gracing Australia’s live stages in the present and near future.
An irritating plot lets down stellar character performances.
This is “theatre with a purpose…beyond a fun night out”.
Victoria Zerbst did not want to play musical chairs, but she did want to report on it.