Alexandra Theatre are new to the Perth theatre scene, and in the current climate, would have been forgiven for erring on the side of caution in their first production. Instead, they chose to begin with a bang, putting on Broadway classic The Producers- with a large cast and grand sets- for an audience happy to be back at the theatre.
Peter Carr may be best known for his backstage skills (he is current Head of Stage at The State Theatre Centre of Western Australia), yet he slid into the starring role of Max Bialystock effortlessly, blending the absurdity of the character with an air of believability that almost made him relatable. His experience is complemented by the youth of Matthew Arnold as Leo Bloom, who brings the audience along with him on his journey from nervous accountant to Broadway producer. The two title characters have a clear on-stage rapport, and both deliver the ridiculous parts of the show with the same energy as they do the serious. Similarly, Gabriella Munro is ev