Once again, it’s that time of year to write about my favourite things, namely my favourite shows of 2015. So without any further ado…
Favourite shows of 2015 (in chronological order):
Backwards (created by Emily Taylor, MICF)
Lawrence Leung: The Escapist (created by Lawrence Leung, MICF)
Timeshare (written by Lally Katz, Malthouse Theatre)
The Dust and Us (presented by Human Animal Exchange, La Mama Courthouse)
Shit (presented by Dee & Cornelius, MTC Neon)
We Get It (presented by Elbow Room, MTC Neon)
Richard III (performed by Emily Carding, Edinburgh Fringe)
Suburbia (presented by Gold Santino, Melbourne Fringe)
Gin Sister (presented by Man With A Plan, Poppy Seed Festival)
The One (presented by Fire Curtin Co., Poppy Seed Festival)
Special mentions: Wander Women (created by Chelsea Hughes, Lauren Bok & Megan McKay, MICF), I Call My Brothers (directed by Nadja Kostich, MTC), The Platform @ La Mama Collaboration (presented by Platform Youth Theatre, La Mama Theatre), Wasted (written & directed by Kat Woods, Edinburgh Fringe), Welcome To Nowhere (written by Angus Cerini, Zoey Dawson, Daniel Keene, Fleur Kilpatrick & Morgan Rose, Melbourne Fringe) and Someone Like Thomas Banks (presented by Platform Youth Theatre & Straightjacket Productions, fortyfivedownstairs)
Other highlights of 2015
Best films: Inside Out and Stories I Want To Tell You In Person. And seeing many amazing films as part of the Girls on Film Festival, including Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion, The Loved Ones, Whip It, Thelma and Louise and Desperately Seeking Susan.
Best tv shows: Parks and Recreation (oh how I miss it!) and iZombie
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