One of Broadway’s most rapturously beautiful scores, Nine the Musical is given a smartly conceived, darkly burnished boutique production by prolific Melbourne company StageArt. While the midlife breakdown of a once-successful Italian […]
StageArt: Nine the Musical review
CLOC Musical Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde the Musical review
Mark Doran gives a thrilling, world-class performance in the title roles as CLOC Musical Theatre successfully trades the melodramatic for the macabre in this revival of their 2005 production of Jekyll and […]
Victorian Opera: Pelléas and Mélisande review
In a gift to opera lovers of Melbourne, Victorian Opera presents a dream cast in a dreamy production of exquisite French opera Pelléas and Mélisande.
Madiba the Musical review
Showcasing the exciting talents of a diverse cast, Madiba the Musical is ultimately an inspiring celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela.
Queensland Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream review
Queensland Ballet makes a triumphant Melbourne debut of their utterly charming 2016 production A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Melbourne Theatre Company: The Architect review
It probably sounds a little odd to describe a play that tackles the issue of euthanasia as entertaining, but in Melbourne Theatre Company’s world premiere of The Architect, playwright Aidan Fennessy replaces […]
Colossus review
Exemplifying the fine control needed to portray dazzling chaos, Colossus is a mesmerising new work from visionary choreographer Stephanie Lake.
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School: Romeo and Juliet review
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School presented a full program of lively, varied, polished dance, reflecting a deep talent pool within their student body.
Opera Australia: Evita review
A perfect match of star and show, Evita benefits mightily from the powerhouse vocals and intense presence of Tina Arena. ***To read Man in Chair’s Melbourne review of Evita, click HERE***
The Australian Ballet: Spartacus review
Brilliantly conceived and expertly realised, The Australian Ballet’s world class new production of Spartacus is an artistic and physical triumph.
