Flicking the Flint
Written by Anna Krien
Created by Kate Lee
Co-presented by Metro Arts and Experimentone
Sue Benner Theatre, Edward St, Brisbane
After claiming a few days ago that Brisbane has produced high-quality theatre so far this year, Flicking the Flint loudly contradicts me. The painfully shallow and bewildering production was a perfect example of an artist trying too hard to create a contemporary and abstract piece of art.
A lengthy and uneventful opening scene was a sign of things to come, and it wasn’t long before it became apparent the show was going to fail to explain and entertain...
By Kellie Scott. To read the full review please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com
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