Michael Gow’s adaptation and direction enhance the whimsical delight of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in Opera Australia’s highly accessible, thoroughly entertaining new touring production.
Opera Australia: The Marriage of Figaro review [2016-2017 regional tour]
StageArt: Titanic the Musical review
Reconfigured as a chamber musical for 20 performers and six musicians, 1997 Best Musical Tony Award winner Titanic makes for a dream boutique production. StageArt has raised the bar again, presenting a […]
The Sol III Company: Desire Under the Elms review
Eugene O’Neill’s poetically titled 1924 tragedy Desire Under the Elms retains an alluring and potentially affecting premise. While The Sol III Company’s new production contains many admirable elements, the scope of the […]
Einstein: Master of the Universe review
The world premiere season of Australian musical Einstein: Master of the Universe introduces an exciting new composing talent in Jess Newman.
Houston Ballet: Romeo and Juliet review [Melbourne 2016]
Lavishly produced on a grand scale, it is the intimate, intricate details that really distinguish Houston Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, a very welcome addition to The Australian Ballet’s 2016 season.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown review [Melbourne]
You’re a good show, Charlie Brown You’re the kind of production we need You have ability, top quality, and a type of value that is very rare indeed. This pristine production of […]
Opera Australia: The Love for Three Oranges review
In an all too rare foray into twentieth century Russian opera, Opera Australia showcases a large local cast of shining talents in The Love for Three Oranges.
STC: All My Sons review
Immaculately cast and splendidly produced by Sydney Theatre Company, Arthur Miller’s searing family drama All My Sons bears ongoing relevance.
Opera Australia: Carmen review [Sydney 2016]
Veteran stage director John Bell helms an emotionally taut new production of Carmen, contrasting the savage drama with the gaudy frivolity of everyday life. This premiere season is set apart by an […]
Helpmann Nominations 2016 Announced
Covering a unique mix of opera, dance, music theatre, plays, live music and more, the 2016 Helpmann Nominations were announced this evening at performing arts venues around Australia. Read on for all […]
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