Romeo & Juliet

Theatre Review: Unfair Verona sees Shakespeare meet The Play That Goes Wrong

Romeo & Juliet is a classic love story. It has inspired many different adaptations over the years including Baz Luhrmann’s famous film and the stage musical & Juliet, which ponders what could have happened if Juliet didn’t die. Unfair Verona is another new interpretation, in a style largely cut from the same cloth as The…

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Revisiting one of the best soundtracks of the 1990’s: Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet

June 7th will see Sydney’s Enmore Theatre host one helluva love in for fans of Baz Luhrmann‘s Romeo + Juliet, when some of the country’s favourite vocalists will perform the beloved soundtrack in full. Featuring Hayley Mary (The Jezabels), Jake Stone (Bluejuice), Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi), Cash Savage and more, the event will also feature special guest vocalist Quindon Tarver, who you might remember…

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Six Adaptations Worthy Of Their Source Material

Among many adaptations that tear you apart with their inaccuracies, terrible cast and terrible everything, there are adaptations that are worthy of their source and fans. The Iris will take you on a journey through the best ones. Gone Girl True to its bestselling source, Gone Girl centres on Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) whose life…

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Free outdoor silent cinema coming back to World Square this summer!

Sydney’s summer nights will see the return of free movies at World Square’s outdoor cinema. Starting in January 2016, movies such as Jaws, The Holiday, Love Actually, Muriel’s Wedding, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Romeo & Juliet will screen. Headphones and deckchairs will be provided and there will be plenty of options for dinner and…

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