The original spirituality, raw talent and Irish charm of Riverdance are all but lost in this flashy, simplistic, clichéd presentation.
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games review
Lyric Opera of Melbourne: Stella review
Brimming with rapturous Puccini-esque music and sung by a wonderfully well-matched cast of five, Lyric Opera of Melbourne’s hand-polished production of long lost Melbourne opera Stella is a gem.
The Australian Ballet Announces Season 2016
The Australian Ballet boasts a carefully curated collection of classical and contemporary dance works in its eagerly anticipated season 2016. Returning full-length favourites and innovative mixed programs will be joined by a […]
John & Jen review
A pair of high quality performances anchors a lovingly staged boutique presentation of Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald’s 1995 musical John & Jen.
The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty review
Lavish production values and wonderful dance combine for a world class, highly traditional new staging of evergreen classic The Sleeping Beauty.
Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life review
A terrific cast, strong production values and lashings of real heart set Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life apart from similar “girls night out” revuesicals.
MSO: An Evening with Renee Fleming review
In a highly artistic program of great integrity, Renée Fleming and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra present a thoughtfully curated program of musical treasures, eschewing the chocolate box greatest hit parade that is surely […]
Melbourne Opera: Mary Stuart review
Melbourne Opera raises the bar yet again as a superb cast perform bel canto classic Mary Stuart in a lavish, inventive and highly attractive staging.
The Australian Ballet: 20:21 review
The Australian Ballet traverses from the twentieth to twenty-first century in this scintillating freestyle triple bill that anchors a company premiere and a world premiere with a treasured classic.
Matilda the Musical review [Sydney]
Music theatre lovers rejoice! The sea of revivals has parted to deliver a bona fide world hit, and the Australian production is a dream come true.
Man in Chair 