MSO presents a lustrous performance of Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust, in which the superb orchestra, soloists and choirs create a whole that is greater than the not inconsiderable sum of its […]
MSO: The Damnation of Faust review
MSO: Bryn Terfel and Lisa McCune sing Broadway Classics review
MSO hosted a wonderful stroll down music theatre memory lane with a highly talented assemblage of musicians.
Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Spanish Time and Gianni Schicchi review
Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s comic double bill does not quite achieve the polish of previous presentations, but in some ways that is a deliberate choice.
The Australian Ballet: Giselle review
Lovingly restored to full glory, Maina Gielgud’s 1986 production of Giselle returns to its place as one of the most treasured jewels in The Australian Ballet’s repertoire.
Dirty Dancing review [Melbourne]
Blue chip title Dirty Dancing twirls back into town in a production that is surely resistant to help or hindrance from this, or any other, reviewer.
Blood Brothers review [Hayes Theatre]
Willy Russell’s classic musical packs considerable punch when presented as an understated, softly spoken drama.
STC: Suddenly Last Summer review
Loved the play, hated the concept.
Opera Australia: Faust review [Sydney]
The gloriously melodious music of Gounod’s Faust is welcome in any season, but with a cast as superb as the design is extravagant, this production is one of opera’s must-see events of […]
Sweet Charity review [Melbourne]
The minute you walk in the joint…your eyes are immediately drawn to red hot dynamo Verity Hunt-Ballard in her already legendary, award-winning performance as sweet Charity Hope Valentine.
Sexercise the Musical review
To borrow a backhanded compliment from the great Mel Brooks, Sexercise the Musical is, in my opinion, “surprisingly good.”
Man in Chair 