Another year of 200 shows, with 182 reviewed for this blog. 2015 in Sydney was again an excellent year, and after my first ever visit to New York in May, I’m glad to report that theatre here is nothing less than world class. From independent to main stage, we do the best work that anyone can hope to see, and I am grateful for all the support that my blog receives from the community here. In addition to thanking everyone who has helped make Suzy Goes See a success, I would like to apologise to the lovely people who have put on shows this year that I had not been able to attend. I do wish that I could say yes to every invite, and will try harder next year to exceed that 200 mark! Have a lovely holiday season and a happy new year. Now on to the Best Of 2015 list (all in random order)…
Suzy x
♥ Avant Garde Angels
The bravest and most creative experimental works in 2015.
- Seeing Unseen (The Old 505 Theatre)
- Like Me (Mongrel Mouth)
- Dining [Uns]-Table (PACT)
- Artwork (Carriageworks)
- Project #Oüahn (Baühs)
♥ Quirky Questers
The most unusual and colourful characters to appear on stage in 2015.
- Jena Prince and Goldele Rayment in The Typists
- Nicholas Starte in Great Island
- Mikaela Rundle in Pygmalion
- Arisa Yura in We, The Lost Company
- Hannah Cox in Nine
♥ Design Doyennes
Outstanding visual design in 2015. Fabulous lights, sets and costumes.
- Freak Winds (Old Fitz Theatre)
- When The Rain Stops Falling (New Theatre)
- Deathtrap (Darlinghurst Theatre)
- Like Me (Mongrel Mouth)
- Love And Information (Sydney Theatre Company)
♥ Musical Marvels
Outstanding performers in cabaret and musicals in 2015.
- Joseph Chetty in Screamers!
- Adèle Parkinson in Triassic Parq
- Matthew Predny in Avenue Q
- Beth Daly in Grey Gardens
- Amy Lehpamer in The Sound Of Music
♥ Second Fiddle Superstars
Scene-stealers of 2015 in supporting roles.
- Lasarus Ratuere in Kill The Messenger
- Deborah Galanos in The House Of Ramon Iglesia
- Skyler Ellis in Neighbourhood Watch and Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
- Mark Leonard Winter in King Lear
- Chloe Bayliss in The Good Doctor
♥ Ensemble Excellence
Casts in 2015 rich with chemistry and talent.
- After Dinner (Sydney Theatre Company)
- The Dapto Chaser (Apocalypse Theatre Company)
- Of Mice And Men (Sport For Jove Theatre)
- The Aliens (Old Fitz Theatre / Outhouse Theatre Company)
- Ivanov (Belvoir St Theatre)
♥ Champs Of Comedy
Best comedic performances of 2015.
- Hugo Weaving in Endgame
- Rhys Keir in Gaybies and The School For Scandal
- Anna Houston in Venus In Fur
- Sean Hawkins in Men
- Richard Roxburgh in The Present
♥ Daredevils Of Drama
Best actors in dramatic roles in 2015.
- Jeanette Cronin in Queen Bette
- Cate Blanchett in The Present
- Robert Rhode in Dead Time
- Thomas Campbell in Misterman
- Claudia Barrie in Dark Vanilla Jungle
♥ Wise With Words
Best new scripts of 2015.
- Kill The Messenger by Nakkiah Lui
- Piccolo Tales by Vashti Hughes
- War Crimes by Angelia Betzien
- The Present by Andrew Upton
- Unend by Harry Black
♥ Directorial Dominance
Best direction in 2015.
- Samantha Young for Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
- Rachel Chant for When The Rain Stops Falling
- Grace Barnes for Venus In Fur
- Kip Williams for Love And Information
- John Crowley for The Present
- Eamon Flack for Ivanov
♥ Shows Of The Year
The mighty Top 10.
- Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom (Brevity Theatre)
- When The Rain Stops Falling (New Theatre)
- Venus In Fur (Darlinghurst Theatre)
- Dining [Uns]-Table (PACT)
- War Crimes (ATYP)
- Artwork (Carriageworks)
- The Present (Sydney Theatre Company)
- The Aliens (Old Fitz Theatre / Outhouse Theatre Co)
- Ivanov (Belvoir St Theatre)
- My Zinc Bed (Ensemble Theatre)
♥ Suzy’s Special Soft Spot
From the intimacy of the Old Fitz to the bigger auditoriums of Belvoir and the Opera House, his contribution to Sound Design in 2015 was simply outstanding.
- Nate Edmondson, Sound Designer
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