La Souris Blanche
‘The opening moments saw the introduction of immersive imagery with effective use of projections. Ioanna Gagani’s opening monologue from the older Nancy Wake furthered this sense of something extraordinary. As the very talented cast was introduced, the production was clearly offering something different and potentially exciting.’
‘...the innovative nature of the work and the use of language as a form of content should be applauded.’
- Canberra City News
‘It was such an amazing play. The actors are so talented. It’s a really interesting topic, and it’s really worth seeing.’
- Student audience member
Appropriate Kissing for all Occasions
‘…utterly brilliant.’
- Kara Bertoncini from the AU Review
‘ReAction Theatre has yet again produced some great work in this double bill of two new and challenging plays to get the audience reacting, kissing, thinking, and pushing the boundaries of the status quo.’
- Weekend Notes
‘...the personal can derail and sabotage public performance and professional persona. It’s the comedy of disruption of expectation and convention.’
- Michael Brindley from Stage Whispers
Bomb The Base
‘Howlett has indeed succeeded in ‘unpacking Alice’s weighty baggage’ by boldly exploring the multiple emotional levels of her historical journey. With only a short season, this play is not to be missed.’
- Clare Pickering
At the water’s edge…
‘Reflecting this intimate approach, At the Water’s Edge relied upon organic acting, with Howlett using the floor as a stage and the same, simple backdrop for each play. It is a credit to Howlett to have successfully negotiated such an intimate space for each of the plays.’
- Grace Carroll
‘KATHARINE Houghton is best known as an actor, having played beside her aunt Katharine Hepburn in the movie masterpiece ‘Guess Who's Coming To Dinner.’ But she is also a playwright, acclaimed for her plays almost as much as for her acting. Both art forms have been complementary and enhanced by her understanding.’
- Catherine Lambert
❤ Thy Neighbour
‘The striking thing for me about Greg Pandelidis' role in the production Heart Thy Neighbour - the latest play on now at Reaction Theatre as part of the Melbourne Fringe - is that he plays an Australian. As one of the three lead male roles, he plays a regular Joe Blow named Rosco. The play has also cast Jim Koutsoukos in the other leading male role, again, as an Australian named Doug. It's something that you don't hear too often - and it's refreshing to have a Greek Australian play just an ordinary Aussie bloke.’
- Penni Pappas
REVIEWS:
'Heart Thy Neighbour' feature by Cheryl Threadgold, Melbourne Observer, 28 October, 2013.