In a Dark Dark Wood Review by Cicely Binford 23.9.16 The Brothers Grimm weren’t afraid of the dark. They wrote down some of the creepiest, scariest fairy-tales and folk tales ever dreamed up by European minds, and though sometimes people thought they went too far into the dark, the Grimms managed to cement some of these folk tales into the collective mind of the Western world, so that they activate our imaginations to this day. Playwright Caleb Lewis let his imagination run wild with one of the Grimms’ most famous tales, Hansel and Gretel, and created a new play for Barking Gecko Theatre … Continue reading REVIEW: In a Dark Dark Wood | Barking Gecko

Every so often, a theatre work meets and exceeds all expectations. Barking Gecko‘s world premiere of Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories not only ticks all the boxes, but it also goes beyond just being a wonderfully produced show. It wends its charming little way into your heart, and takes you on a bittersweet little journey to an enchanting place. Adapted for the stage by Dan Giovannoni and director Luke Kerridge from Bamberts Buch der verschollenen Geschichten by Reinhardt Jung, and brought to life by a dream team of creatives, it’s no exaggeration to say there’s a touch of magic about this production. The titular … Continue reading REVIEW: Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories | Barking Gecko Theatre Company

This was my first introduction to this beloved Australian story, one that generations of Aussie children grew up on, either through Colin Thiele’s book or the 1976 movie based on the book. It’s a uniquely Australian story because of its characters, its setting and its cultural landscape, but thematically and dramatically, it’s completely universal. It’s the kind of story that endures and can be retold without losing its relevance; it’s simply the kind of story that should be retold.Company (STC) are bringing the story of Storm Boy to Perth and Sydney audiences in a co-production of Tom Holloway’s stage adaptation, directed by … Continue reading REVIEW: Storm Boy | Barking Gecko and STC