Jason trained at the Victorian College of the Arts and NIDA in theatre directing and has written about theatre in Sydney for 20 years, starting as arts editor of the The City Hub.
He’s written for a variety of magazine titles, edited a subscription TV guide, and worked for Fairfax as a sub-editor and producer. From 2006 to 2017, he was the theatre critic for the Sun-Herald and the Sydney Morning Herald. His reviews have also been published in Limelight Magazine, Time Out Sydney and The Saturday Paper.
All his Fairfax reviews are archived at eightnightsaweek.blogspot.com
Audrey review: This Gothic yarn is a twofold celebration: first, of the healing power of storytelling; second of the magic of rough theatre.
Audrey review: Inspired by a masterpiece of classical psychedelia, Little Eggs Collective’s inventive portrait of a tempestuous artist-abuser is a must-see.
Audrey review: Fixed in a small theatre close-up, a radiant Belinda Giblin makes light work of one of the most demanding texts ever foisted upon an actor.
Now available to stream on demand, Emily Sheehan's Hell's Canyon is a sharp two-hander that will appeal to the YA audience.
Audrey review: Written and performed by Peter-William Jamieson, Borderless tells a fictional story to hoist a largely hidden tragedy into the light.
Audrey review: Eamon Flack’s production of Anton Chekhov’s final play takes the author at his word. The Cherry Orchard is a comedy above all else.
Audrey review: Alexander Lee-Rekers’ intriguing new play suggests it's possible to walk down the path toward fascism without realising where you are heading.
