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Self review
An original work in every regard, Self is an extraordinary display of creativity, celebrating the artistry that can be achieved by the collaboration of local talent. A mesmerising feast of modern...
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Company Eleven: They’re Playing Our Song review
The perfect size for a boutique musical production, They’re Playing Our Song launches new independent musical theatre troupe Company Eleven with great flair. The intimate new space of MC Showroom,...
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Victorian Opera: The Second Hurricane review
Programmed well over a year ago, the presentation of The Second Hurricane turns out to be prescient indeed, sharing a message of the power of banding together in chaotic times. Presented in Horti Hall,...
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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: Together in Concert review [Melbourne]
Acclaimed singers in their own right, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are even better Together, a fact Melbourne fans can attest to after last night’s boffo concert at Hamer Hall. Ball, who has played Hamer...
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StageArt: Memphis review
Explosive energy threatens to blow the roof right off the theatre as StageArt presents the Australian premiere of 2010 Best Musical Tony Award-winner, Memphis. Once again presenting a boutique musical...
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StageArt: Beautiful Things review
It seems that when StageArt are not too busy presenting Australian premiere musicals, celebrating diversity in casting or providing affordable high quality entertainment, they are shining the spotlight...
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Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov: An Evening of Opera Highlights review [Melbourne]
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov delivered mightily on their promise of An Evening of Opera Highlights, giving their all as they performed sterling repertoire in an unforgettable concert. Setting aside...
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OSMaD: Chess the Musical review
Celebrating their tenth anniversary season, local Melbourne company OSMaD serves up another pristine production. The gorgeous music of Chess is heard at its very best with a 22-piece orchestra, strong...
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CLOC Musical Theatre: A Chorus Line review
CLOC Musical Theatre revives seminal Broadway classic A Chorus Line in a production that neatly balances a fresh interpretation with respectfully traditional elements. Based on the experiences of...
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The Production Company: Brigadoon review
An intelligent update and a terrific cast make Brigadoon an immensely satisfying offering from The Production Company. Crafted in a form we now take for granted, Brigadoon’s origin came at the dawn...
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie review
A joyful celebration of the power of embracing what makes a person special, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is one of the most exciting new British musicals in a long time. The tale of a working...
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert review [Melbourne 2018]
Having been embraced upon the world stage, Priscilla Queen of the Desert makes a welcome return home for a tenth anniversary victory lap of Australia. A rather decadent guilty pleasure, the show is as...
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StageArt: Falsettos review
Perfectly suited to a boutique scale production, cherished Broadway musical Falsettos shines in this in intimate, meticulously directed new staging. The musical known as Falsettos is actually the...
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Melbourne Opera: Tristan and Isolde review
The delayed opening night of Tristan and Isolde proved well worth the wait, an evening of musical splendour that will live in the hearts and minds of those lucky enough to be there. Having dipped their...
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Gilligan’s Island the Musical review
Just as the castaways need rescuing from an uncharted desert isle, so too do the cast and crew need rescuing from the disappointingly dull book and score of Gilligan’s Island the Musical. Running only...
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Bernadette Robinson: The Show Goes On review
With a vocal talent that can only be described as phenomenal, Bernadette Robinson returns to the stage in tailor-made new crowd pleaser, The Show Goes On. Her theatrical star firmly established by the...
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical review [Melbourne]
A musical to be cherished, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical arrives in pristine form, packed with lively singing talents who have honed their roles to theatrical perfection. Leading lady Esther...
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Hand to God review
Reveling in its crassness, Hand to God is as deliberate in its intent to shock as it is obvious. A very strong local cast adds to the attraction of this Australian premiere. Hand to God arrives with...
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Green Day’s America Idiot review [Melbourne]
Transplanting a punk pop album onto a musical theatre stage proves an inspired concept as Melbourne embraces the electric energy of Green Day’s American Idiot. Green Day themed their iconic 2004 album...
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Watch This: A Little Night Music review
It may be the first day of autumn, but the smiles of a summer night can be enjoyed in this welcome revival of rapturously melodic musical A Little Night Music. This chance to return to Stephen...
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