Finally, finally, I have gone back to reviewing theatre. After three and a half years of avoiding crowds and staying out of the city of Melbourne, I could not stand it any longer. I missed going to the theatre and the process of deliberating on the show afterwards. And I missed being able to share my thoughts almost instantly, giving others a chance to experience something entertaining or invigorating or just plain funny.
I chose to see Mary Coustas's one-woman show at the Arts Centre. It was only an hour long; it took a memoir-style look art her life; it was said to be inspirational; and it was funny. Perfect.
The show, This is Personal, was all of that, and more. Check out my review on Australian Stage Online. The Melbourne leg of her show is over, but you can still see it in Canberra (September) or Darwin (October).
https://www.australianstage.com.au/2023/07/02/reviews/melbourne/this-is-personal-|-mary-coustas.html