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Met Opera: Don Carlo review [November 2022]
In a grand, if somewhat muted production of epic Verdi opera Don Carlo, the singers are a key attraction. In March this year, Met Opera premiered its new David McVicar production of the five-act...
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& Juliet review [Broadway]
Musical theatre’s new guilty pleasure, & Juliet is an accelerated endorphin rush that leaves the cheering crowd on a giddy high. A jukebox musical so in touch with its identity that it literally...
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A Christmas Carol review [Melbourne 2022]
Artfully produced and lovingly performed, the Old Vic production of A Christmas Carol is seasonal family entertainment at its finest. Entry to the characterful Comedy Theatre before the show feels...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review [Melbourne 2022]
Streamlined and stripped of sophistication, sentimental favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat rests upon the proven attraction of its sunny, clap-a-long familiarity. Still going...
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Friends the Musical Parody review [Melbourne]
Classic ‘90s sitcom Friends is lovingly and oh-so-knowingly revived in bumper nostalgia trip, Friends the Musical Parody. Condensing ten seasons into a single-act 100-minute show, Friends the Musical...
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The Australian Ballet School: Summer Season with Butterfly 2022 review
Having endured three years of various levels of frustrating interruptions, The Australian Ballet School emerges from their cocoon to present a generous, varied program centred upon their charming...
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Mary Poppins review [Melbourne 2023]
Thoroughly disproving the law of diminishing returns, Mary Poppins soars again as the current Australian revival tour brings everyone’s favourite nanny back to her spiritual home at Her Majesty’s...
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tick, tick…BOOM! review [Melbourne 2023]
One for the fans, tick, tick…BOOM! is given a simple yet creative production that deservedly honours the spirit and talent of Broadway composer Jonathan Larson. tick, tick…BOOM! returns the audience...
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Opera Australia: Michael Fabiano in Concert [Melbourne]
In his first ever Melbourne appearance, globetrotting tenor superstar Michael Fabiano treated local opera lovers to a riveting recital, presenting a thoughtfully curated blend of passionate songs and...
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The Mousetrap review [Melbourne 2023]
Spiffingly produced and splendidly acted, Agatha Christie’s evergreen whodunit The Mousetrap keeps audiences ever in its thrall. Commemorating the play’s seventieth anniversary, the current Australian...
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& Juliet review [Melbourne]
A breathless, rollicking rush of a feel good musical comedy, & Juliet makes its Australian premiere in killer form, with a peak Australian cast of fantabulous powerhouse artists. The lone new...
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The Australian Ballet: Don Quixote review [Melbourne 2023]
From stage to screen and back to stage, Don Quixote lives anew, lovingly and lavishly refreshed in this highly theatrical, wonderfully entertaining production. As The Australian Ballet celebrates...
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Melbourne Opera: Das Rheingold [Bendigo 2023]
Sparkling with 24 carats talent and artistry, Das Rheingold begins Melbourne Opera’s keenly anticipated, carefully constructed Ring Cycle in winning style. Once the little engine that could, Melbourne...
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Melbourne Opera: Die Walküre [Bendigo 2023]
Bountiful artistic and musical quality continues apace in the second instalment of the Melbourne Opera Bendigo Ring Cycle, as much loved opera Die Walküre takes flight. Having premiered in Melbourne...
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Melbourne Opera: Siegfried review [Bendigo 2023]
The abundant musical and artistic quality impresses again as Melbourne Opera presents Siegfried, third instalment in their mighty Bendigo Ring Cycle. Seen last September in concert, Siegfried comes to...
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Melbourne Opera: Götterdämmerung review [Bendigo 2023]
The grand culmination of this extraordinary project, the premiere of Melbourne Opera’s Götterdämmerung sees the multitude of wonderful musical and creative elements weave their final magic in this...
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The Tap Pack review [Melbourne 2023]
A heady mix of energy, creativity and charm, The Tap Pack returns for 2023 with their crowd-pleasing show lovingly buffed up to shine at its best. A terrific showcase for five male dancer/singers, The...
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Driftwood the Musical review [2023]
Returning one year after its original season, Driftwood the Musical benefits from judicious fine-tuning to bring a finer polish to its engaging and moving human story. A fluid memory play, Driftwood...
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Opera Australia: Tannhäuser in Concert review
Musical quality is at a premium as Opera Australia assembles a mighty set of singers and musicians for Tannhäuser in Concert. Presented as part the 2023 Opera Australia Melbourne season week,...
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Rocky Horror Show review [Melbourne 2023]
What a difference the right star makes. Jason Donovan astonishes as a kookily unhinged Frank N Furter, single-handedly justifying the umpteenth return of the iconic cult-turned-mainstream hit Rocky...
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