Anna Steen relishes the opportunity to revisit The 39 Steps. Photo: Matt Byrne / KOJO

Theatre

The 39 Steps: A night at the theatre that brings pure joy

In a madcap cat-and-mouse spy adventure that sees four actors playing 139 roles, Anna Steen may seem to have got off lightly with just three characters to portray – but there’s no such thing as an easy ride with The 39 Steps.

Theatre

Theatre review: Jasper Jones

Adapted by Kate Mulvany from the novel by Craig Silvey, State Theatre’s Jasper Jones sees the struggles faced by residents of an Australian country town become metaphors for many of the issues that need to be confronted by us all.

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Jasper Jones and the face of Australia

A decade after Australian author Craig Silvey released Jasper Jones – a seismic novel that grapples with racism and camaraderie – director Nescha Jelk will stare down her own white privilege while directing the production for Adelaide audiences.

Theatre

Theatre review: A View From the Bridge

Director Kate Champion’s bold revival of Arthur Miller’s Greek-tragedy-inspired drama A View From the Bridge draws out the timeless, elemental forces at play, allowing them to speak directly to a contemporary audience.

Arts & Culture

Curtain call: the local philanthropists who support SA theatre

What does a philanthropist look like in 2019? Meet the everyday people who believe in State Theatre Company’s mission to deliver the magic of theatre to the far corners of South Australia.