With the provocative punch of a newspaper editorial, new Ron Elisha play Rootless Cosmopolitans arrives promptly on stage with the timeliness and relevance that subsidised theatre could only dream about.
Monstrous Theatre: Rootless Cosmopolitans review
Melbourne Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor review
Splendidly realised in both dramatic and musical terms, this handsome new staging of bel canto treasure Lucia di Lammermoor sees Melbourne Opera at their confident best.
Chicago the Musical review [Melbourne 2024]
As long as there are phoney celebrities, there will always be Chicago. Whereas the previous three outings were spaced ten years apart, this fourth Australian tour of the iconic 1996 Broadway revival […]
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story review [2024]
Making a welcome return, 2019 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour hit West Side Story showcases a younger lead cast. Tightly drilled dance and wonderful music remain clear highlights.
The Australian Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review [Melbourne 2024]
A fittingly grand production for the final season at the State Theatre before its three-year renovation, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland makes a welcome return, sparkling anew with a fresh cast of dancers […]
Wicked review [Melbourne 2024]
Rejoicify, fellow citizens of Melbourne! Thrillifying Broadway musical Wicked returns in peak form for a very welcome third season at the suitably swankified Regent Theatre.
Stagebugs Productions: Ruthless! The Musical review
Stage Bugs Productions ramp up the camp for a devilishly delightful season of wickedly witty cult favourite, Ruthless! The Musical.
Rent review [Melbourne 2024]
Ever the force of nature, iconic musical Rent returns to rekindle the flame for a new generation.
Groundhog Day the Musical review [Melbourne]
Ingeniously crafted, deliciously funny, and warmly uplifting, Groundhog Day the Musical is modern musical theatre at its sophisticated best.
The Inheritance review [Melbourne]
A mighty achievement, the Australian premiere of multi award-winning play The Inheritance is splendidly performed, deeply moving, and wonderfully enjoyable.
