SYDNEY, Australia — Even when you know little about a country’s internal politics, aspects of it can seem eerily familiar. “How to Rule the World,” a new play by Nakkiah Lui for Sydney Theater Company, is deeply rooted in Australia’s cultural landscape: Jokes about the former prime minister, Julia Gillard, or the state of Tasmania may well escape visiting foreigners. Yet much else in this smart comedy resonates across borders. “How to Rule the World,” staged in the Drama Theater at the Sydney Opera House, has appealing vigor. The few songs are cleverly satirical, and Anthony Taufa (as the Tongan millennial, Chris) and Hamish Michael (who brings range and comic timing to the role of Lewis Lewis) stand out among the cast.

Source: New York Times March 18, 2019 07:30 UTC