Mainhouse Productions
The HotBed Ensemble
Madagascar Reviews
Some of the reviews that Madagascar has received so far are:
"These ghostly absences are reflected in clever shadows cast on the walls of the trio's existential prison, a blue and gilt-silver Italianate room designed by Alicia Clements and lit superbly by Jon Buswell. But it is director Kate Cherry's choreography that gives effect to the shifting allegiances and obsessions of the trio: June's passivity, captured in statuesque poses like the Italian marble sculptures she loves; lascivious Lilian reclining on a couch; guilt-ridden Nathan retreating to a lonely chair." The Australian
"This is (surprisingly) Amanda Muggleton’s debut with Black Swan. And a brilliant debut it is, commanding the stage during her scenes as Lilian, the matriarch of a wealthy American family...Muggleton's emotions range from one end of the scale to another in a wonderful performance." Australian Stage
"The test for Madagascar's success is whether it creates a convincing reality. Could the things that happen to the people in the play have really happened? To the great credit of the play and this production, the answer, for me at least, is absolutely 'yes'. And that opens up an intriguing possibility. A strange and shocking thing happens toward the end that maybe, just maybe, makes this singular, sad story the last thing you expected it to be; a psychological thriller about a perfect crime. You can judge this for yourself." From the Turnstiles
"Amanda Muggleton brings real presence to her portrayal of Lilian...June, portrayed with elegance and restraint by Rebecca Davis...Greg McNeill convincingly plays Nathan with unerring accuracy of detail and a feel for lurking neurosis." The West Australian
"Alicia Clements excelled herself with this set. The worn out luxury of yesteryear was almost like Versailles; her costumes immediately showed the personality and moral fibre of the wearer. A beautifully directed, superbly acted and presented, richly written fascinating triple monologue." Theatre Australia
