Belvoir St Theatre — Attraction in Sydney

Belvoir St Theatre….is where LOVE, Lives. Tonight I attended one of the most extraordinary plays ever written and transcribed onto the stage in the most joyful, mesmerising and tormenting ways possible. I feel like I’ve been finger-banged by my evil twin. And that was after just 37 minutes.

I had to leave, I couldn’t handle it; the pain was just too devastating….I have a Severe Compressive Neck Injury and I just had to go……but the response I got from the Theatre staff: especially Meg was what blew me away. The concern, the humility and the good grace to see someone broken and help them find their feet was such a nice surprise…

A stiff drink was poured….I was offered water….but I went straight for the batched Negroni.

Meg listened and laughed while I chewed her ear off for the rest of my drink….because that is how i cope with the pain…..trying to have a laugh…. She thought I was hilarious bless her cotton socks…..And she laughs with her teeth…all exposed and stunning…like a freshly painted white picket fence.

I came to see a play; but I met Meg and I will never forget her kindness.

The play by the way is our next national Icon. Toby is unbelievable as always.and the play is called…..Grief is the Thing With Feathers…..sell your soul to get a ticket…hands...

Holding the Man, Saturday 17th March, Belvoir Theatre, Sydney; Last week I was entirely blown away by the preview performance of Holding the Man. I was so impressed, that I saw it again last night. Sadly though I was very disappointed by the general performance of a couple of the actors. The reason being that a great deal of the dialogue was totally inaudible and too quietly spoken in the emotional and intense scenes. For thirty years I was a professional actor in the UK, performing in repertory theatre, touring the provinces and acting in plays and musicals in the West End theatres. Therefore I'm very familiar with the art of projecting the voice, whether under ordinary circumstances or during deeply intense moments. Whichever that may be, the responsibility of the actor is to ensure the audience hears every word the playwright has written, and not to whisper them. I'm almost certain that the rather lack lustre appreciation by the audience at the end of the play last night was partly due to this reason. At the preview I attended last week, there was a standing ovation. I hope my comments will reach the ears of the appropriate persons, and that your future audiences will once again enjoy a completely fulfilling theatrical experience of this...

Belvoir Street Theatre was such a pleasant surprise for my wife and me! We usually lean toward big musical productions, but this little gem gave us a completely different kind of theatre experience—and we absolutely loved it.

The venue itself has a homely, intimate charm. It’s small in the best way possible—you feel close to the action, connected to the cast, and fully immersed in the story. It’s not just a seat in the crowd—it’s like being part of the performance.

We saw “Koreaboo” and it was awesome! Clever writing, great acting, and such a refreshing blend of humour and heart. Being able to watch the actors perform up close added so much energy and emotion—it made for a truly memorable first visit to Belvoir.

The staff were welcoming, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything felt thoughtfully curated. It’s the kind of theatre that draws you in and makes you want to come back—not just for the shows, but for the whole experience.

If you’re used to big-budget musicals and haven’t tried smaller stage productions yet, Belvoir is the perfect place to start. We’ll definitely be returning—it’s a new...