Beyond Desire

Beyond Desire is an exceptionally beautiful, dramatic theatre production with intensity and ethereal artistic delivery from the first instant.

Performances by all involved are not only engaging and palpable, but delicate and genuine with respect to the dialogue, to the characters themselves, and to the story. Anthony (Blake Bowden) is the first to stand out, with his potent, vibrant voice and musical ability alongside dramatic acting, birthing a strong yet vulnerable temperament.

It’s sublime to the ears, eyes and heart from start to finish. With each member of the cast having their one-to-one moment with the audience in a perfect, intimate setting, this environment only accentuates the strength and tone of their voices, as you see clearly the emotion that may have been reduced to a nuance in another location.

The production’s score has a subtlety only the small live-orchestra of six could achieve. They manage to remain an important character throughout this musical. Soaked with charisma, and an abundance of talent and emotion, this production has it all –– murder, mystery, sensuality and tenderness. A beautiful experience I would love to revisit. (RBM)

Until Dec 13, Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point, $55, hayestheatre.com.au

By Rocio Belinda Mendez