Without a trace of earnestness, but plenty of anger and grief, Dust relates the corporate scandal and individual tragedy of the history of asbestos manufacturing. It's straight-up, moving and enormously entertaining. Community theatre at its very best.
Alison Croggon, The Australian, December 2008
A night of powerful theatre Donna Jackson, the writer and
director of Dust, has assembled an
almighty team of helpers and
collaborators to achieve her ambitions.
She has a great eye for exciting
theatrical imagery and employs
great variety of techniques to realise
her vision.
She is to be congratulated for her artistry and her heart.
Chris Dickins, Ballarat Courier, October 2008
Donna Jackson looms amazingly in my imagination: surely she must be an inspirational angel, supervixen or both at once. Certainly, she deserves congratulation.
Stephanie Bunbury The Age Newspaper on 'Death the Musical' 22/11/94
Powerfully combines aesthetics, work, and a passionate political commitment. Donna Jackson again demonstrates her ability to extract great effects and power from a performance site.
Helen Thomson The Age Newspaper on 'We Built This City,' 28/4/06
Writer and director Donna Jackson for Melbourne Workers Theatre
An energetic, funny, and ultimately moving piece from a performer of remarkable versatility.
Cameron Woodhead The Age Newspaper on 'Car Maintenance Explosives and Love.' 30/1/07
An outstanding performance.. it knocked me out.. a world class performance
MaryLou Jelbart - 3LO on the 'Womans Circus' 30/1/07
They were stylish, skilled and brought the house down...
David Chisholm - Geelong Water Front festival on the 'PIGDOG'
Bute Utes takes the classic Australian working vehicle beyond the polished edge of 'show 'n' shine' and into the realm of sculptural fantasy.
Unforgettable...
This is circus at its best... Daddy is thoroughly satisfying entertainment and succeeds in leaving the audience wanting more.
Jan Chandler, Melbourne Stage
