MARK SALVESTRO
actor - writer - producer
Press & Reviews
About Mark:
‘Words cannot really do justice to his stagecraft.’
'Mesmerising and gifted.'
‘Mark Salvestro is indeed a very talented young man. Riveting and moving - a talented musician, singer, actor and playwright.'
‘A commanding and compelling leading man… Incredibly creative and talented.’
‘A new and emerging playwright with an impressive set of skills ready to be unleashed in the performing arts industry.’
EDITORIAL:
'On the Couch' with Mark Salvestro
- Arts Review -
Mark as 'Martin' in Navy Pier.
Photo courtesy of Sare Clarke Photography.
'Hilarious, touching and wrenching in all its honesty.'
★★★★½
'A new perspective to our nostalgia for the ANZACs and their stories.'
★★★★
‘An engaging re-enactment of a personal Gallipoli story - interweaved in a creative, artful and effective manner.’
★★★★
★★★★
‘Beautifully narrated by Mark’s exquisite orating skills - fantastic, original spin on the popular theme of Gallipoli.’
★★★★½
★★★★½
‘An incredible energy that is undefinable ... not once losing sight of his role on stage and romanticising the crowd until the very end.’
★★★★½
EDITORIAL:
Family seeks out Bradford’s tragic story
- Forbes Advocate -
Digger’s story set for the stage
- Forbes Advocate -
The Monaro Post: December 28, 2016.
The Monaro Post: February 8, 2017.
'Dazzlingly fresh and alive… a captivating performance…
Completely enthralling, and devastatingly romantic…'
★★★★★
'a spell-binding solo performance…
the story telling and acting is exquisite… highly recommended.'
★★★★½
★★★★
- The Advertiser -
'A masterful performance…
A fresh glimpse of Australia’s history of homosexuality and its accompanying oppression.'
- Stage Whispers -
'Salvestro’s performance was remarkable…honest, raw and real…Compelling and must-see theatre.'
- Melbourne Observer -
'An exceptional must-see piece of theatre.'
- Theatre Travels -
'Beautifully crafted…exceptionally performed.'
- Weekend Notes -
'A fresh perspective on Australia’s history of homosexuality and the persecution that many faced...an admirable performance.'
RADIO:
'The Will To Be' @ Fringe Fest
- Syn FM Art Smitten -
EDITORIAL:
- Theatre Travels -
'The Will To Be' for Fine at Fringe
- Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia -
Queer Shakespeare in the 60s comes to Melbourne Fringe
- Broadway World -
Mark as 'William' in The Will To Be.
Photo courtesy of Sare Clarke Photography.
Adelaide Fringe Director & CEO, Heather Croall, presenting Mark with his 'Best Theatre' Weekly Award at the 2020 Adelaide Fringe.
Photo courtesy of Missy Husband.