Dazzling and affecting in equal measure, Matthew Bourne’s new work The Red Shoes is as superbly realised as it is ingeniously conceived.
Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes review
The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review
Commemorating 70 years since Sadlers Wells Ballet moved across town to reopen Royal Opera House after WWII, The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty remains a traditional, highly decorative production with an agreeable […]
The Australian Ballet: Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker review
The Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet series continues with a perfectly judged children’s version of seasonal favourite The Nutcracker.
The Australian Ballet School: The Snow Queen review
A perfect showcase for the talents of the students of The Australian Ballet School, beautifully produced ballet The Snow Queen is wonderful holiday entertainment.
Vic Theatre Company: The Gathering review
A tremendously talented young cast and well-realised direction allow original Australian musical The Gathering to be seen in its best possible light.
Opera Australia: Götterdämmerung review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]
In an electric performance of Götterdämmerung, the mighty Melbourne Ring Cycle concludes as it began, with glorious singing, meticulous direction and innovative staging.
RL Productions: Reefer Madness review
Energetic direction and zany performances are highlights of slick boutique production Reefer Madness.
Vic Theatre Company: The Last Five Years review
Blessed with a terrific pair of leads, The Last Five Years makes a welcome return in this affecting involving and insightful production.
Opera Australia: Siegfried review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]
The heroism of Siegfried plays out in a highly theatrical setting as Opera Australia’s addictively compelling Melbourne Ring Cycle continues.
Opera Australia: Die Walküre review [Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016]
Fifteen singers deliver four hours of glorious singing and splendid acting as Opera Australia’s presentation of The Melbourne Ring Cycle continues with Die Walküre.
Man in Chair 