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The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review [Melbourne 2017]
Returning to the Melbourne stage less than two years after its premiere, David McAllister’s production of The Sleeping Beauty can be appreciated not just for its luxuriously lavish staging but also for...
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Victorian Opera: Cunning Little Vixen review
Brimming with imaginative details, Victorian Opera’s beautifully realised staging of Cunning Little Vixen is a real charmer. A touching tale of the circle of life, Janáček’s deceptively light 1924...
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Elise McCann: Dahlesque album review
Inspired by her award-winning run in acclaimed musical Matilda, singing actress Elise McCann explores musical works inspired by the wickedly imaginative mind of author Roald Dahl. For her role as dear...
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Watch This: Merrily We Roll Along review
A dark, yet uplifting, musical that celebrates and rewards the intelligence of its adult audience, Merrily We Roll Along is given a lean, incisive treatment by dedicated Sondheim company Watch This. As...
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Music Theatre Melbourne: Paris review
Quite possibly the best rock musical you’ve never heard, heroic 1990 rock opera Paris is given a starry concert staging that serves both to return the epic work to public prominence and also pay...
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Lyric Opera: The Coronation of Poppea review
Clever creative artistry and bountiful talent make for a compelling production of The Coronation of Poppea in this mighty achievement from Lyric Opera of Melbourne. Almost 400 years old, The Coronation...
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The Production Company: Jesus Christ Superstar
One of Melbourne’s all time favourite musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar is back on stage for a short, but quite spectacular, season. Andrew Lloyd Webber has been quoted as saying that Jesus Christ...
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Melbourne Opera: Lohengrin review
Grand in scale yet intimate in detail, Melbourne Opera’s lavish, confident and lovingly polished production of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin is an immensely satisfying experience. Matching their mighty...
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Opera Australia: Parsifal review
With regular Sydney home Joan Sutherland Theatre closed for most of this year for multi-million dollar renovations, Opera Australia has curated an alternative series of events at other Sydney venues....
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The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review
Positioning abstract modern dance alongside pure classical ballet, The Australian Ballet’s mixed program Symphony in C showcases not only the breadth of talent of the company but also the astounding...
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Thaïs in Concert review
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra served up a dreamy slice of heaven in their Mid-Season Gala presentation of Thaïs in concert. The shimmering beauty of Massenet’s richly melodious score made for a night of...
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The Bodyguard the Musical review
Watching The Bodyguard the Musical is like meeting a person with infectiously high self-esteem; their self-image is crystal clear and they project unflinching self-confidence. Certainly not a show for...
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The Australian Ballet: Symphony in C review #2
A return visit to Symphony in C provided the welcome opportunity to enjoy Resident Guest Artist David Hallberg on stage in Melbourne. ***To read Man in Chair’s review of the Melbourne opening night of...
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Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Serenade review
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School’s annual major dance season, a lovingly curated mixed program entitled Serenade, capably demonstrates the depth of talent and the breadth of curriculum at...
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The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review
A dazzling diorama of stunning scenery and capricious choreography, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a delectable delight for children and adults alike. Premiering in 2011, Alice’s Adventures in...
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The Australian Ballet School: Showcase 2017 review
Moving from traditional classical dance to innovative modern dance, The Australian Ballet School capably illustrated the breadth and depth of the students’ talents in their highly entertaining Showcase...
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Victorian Opera: Black Rider review
An artistic triumph, Black Rider combines a magically innovative production with an incredibly characterful cast to create a highly memorable evening of adult theatre. Based on the same German folktale...
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Pop-up Globe: As You Like It review
It turns out that Pop-up Globe’s As You Like It is exactly as I like it: funny, loud, brash, musical and packed with heart. Fresh from two sold-out, extended-by-public-demand seasons in Auckland,...
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical review [Sydney]
A glittering celebration of twentieth century pop music, the Australian premiere season of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is blessed with a superb local cast. Owing a debt of gratitude to megahit...
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Hayes Theatre Co: Assassins review
In a timely and glittering new production, Hayes Theatre Co has attracted an extraordinary cast to present Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s pitch black musical, Assassins. Created with complete...
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