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PRESS

THE MEMORY OF WATER
 

“[T]he laughs come frequently in Ed Wightman’s sensitive and powerful production.” Canberra Times
 

“Ed Wightman’s direction of this play is impressive…”  ArtSound FM

 

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THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING
 

“The…audience laughed its way through the show, and people stamped their feet on the floor in approval at the end.”  Canberra Times

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TWELFTH  NIGHT

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“[A]n entertaining and frequently…funny production of one of Shakespeare’s more accessible plays…”  Canberra Critics Circle
 

“Wightman clearly knows his stuff. He displays a deep understanding of the play, and of comedy, and clearly has a knack for getting the best from his performers.”  Sydney Morning Herald

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LAWRENCE & HOLLOMAN

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“[T]he first must-see independent show of the season…”  Sun Herald

 

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FAWLTY TOWERS LIVE
 

“Fawlty Towers Live works like a charm…”  The Age
 

“[A] very clever iteration of a TV masterpiece…”  The Daily Telegraph

 

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ARMS AND THE MAN
 

“Wightman skilfully directs an excellent…cast to achieve a balance between humorous satirical jibe and serious social commentary…Don’t miss the opportunity to see this rarely performed play.”  Canberra Times

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“Vibrant, entertaining and sumptuous…a fine new production by director Ed Wightman…”  City News

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ARE YOU LISTENING NOW?

 

“[D]irector Ed Wightman has the story unfold sharply while drawing fine performances from his cast.”  Audrey Journal

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“[T]his play is definitely worth the trip to the Old 505.”  Weekend Notes

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ROPE
 

"Meticulously detailed and superbly staged..." Canberra Critics Circle

 

"[This] rock-star Rope plays out like clock-work..." City News
 

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BABY JANE
 

"...[A}n absorbing piece of well-made theatre ... highly recommended." Canberra Critics Circle

 

"...[G]ripping, unsettling ... a strong production ..." City News

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