Essays on Theatre

Stepping off the bus, almost in a flash, a ray of light glistens lightly on my temple. I examine the metallic walls that entertain the sun from all directions. The sun leaving its trail as it bends from one wall to the other. I step…

Since its inception, theatre has played an influential role in the lives of many. The study and practice of the theatrical arts can benefit the individual significantly, not just in terms of discovering one’s untapped potential for acting, but also by eliminating the inhibitions of…

Indian street theatre or Nukkad Natak created as a work of art to show the sentiments of ordinary citizens; thus sprouted a radical new venue frame, which was then regularly classified as “theatre by the general population and theatre for the general population”. Average folks,…

Within the Australian Theatre, David Williamson and Alex Buzo used provoking images and ideas to confront the cultural issues that Australia faces with the use of distinctly Australian stereotypes and issues. Using the ‘ocker’ persona of Australia as well as societies power of masculinity over…

Brecht’s play, Life of Galileo, shows a journey of hardships and struggles faced by Galileo as he tries to build to make the society understand and come to believe the truth about the Earth. The play shows an interesting view into the typical common man’s…

Newcastle’s Young People’s Theatre has a terrific reputation for indulging in productions which are undoubtably appropriate and well suited for their large demographic of young actors. It allows young performers to experience the professional theatre experience and creative outlet in it’s traditionally high energy and…

Ancient Greek Tragedy In 600BC, or thereabouts, something pretty cool happened. Theatre as we know it was born! Well, that isn’t strictly speaking true. Let’s say, rather, that Ancient Greek Theatre was born! And with it came a host of legendary theatre makers. Sophocles, Aristophanes,…