MacHommer

MacHommer (2.0/5)

Created and performed by Rick Miller

Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane

28^th January 2010

Nice idea to do Macbeth with Simpson’s characters, but the execution is dull. With the critical exception of Homer’s Macbeth the impersonations largely hold-up, as does the casting. Though too often Shakespeare’s language is sacrificed for impersonation. There are moments when Miller’s talent shines - the Act 1 reprise, Mr Burns/Duncan’s all-singing final number and the unconnected Bohemian Rhapsody by 25 world famous rock stars, but it’s a long wait for a good laugh.

Invisible by Night, Evolution of Fearlessness & Duality of Light

Invisible by Night, Evolution of Fearlessness & Duality of Light (3.0/5)

Lynette Wallworth

CarriageWorks, Sydney.

January 2010, Sydney Festival

Three video installations respectively contemplating the ebb and flow of life, the inner strength of woman and self. The dimly lit three room gallery cleverly causes the viewer to pause, adjust and separate from the outside world. It requires time to absorb each piece so see this work out-of-hours. At other times there is pressure to move-on and too many distractions - the impact is significantly diminished: 3.0/5 is somewhere between the two.