“I dreamed last night I got on the boat to heaven.” So goes the encore to Encores! Songs from the Musicals, a lyric that proves entirely apt for the thrilling experience of […]
Opera Australia: Encore! Songs from the Musicals review
Opera Australia: Gilbert & Sullivan – A Musical Celebration review [Melbourne 2026]
Opera Australia presents a glorious tribute to the evergreen canon of Gilbert & Sullivan, long revered composers of their own special topsy-turvy style of operetta. What a difference a director makes. Where […]
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.
Opera Australia: Miss Saigon review [Melbourne 2023]
Compelling modern classic Miss Saigon makes as strong as possible a case for its return, with a spectacular staging and sensational cast.
Opera Australia: The Tales of Hoffmann review [Sydney 2023]
A luscious feast for the eyes and ears, the eagerly awaited world premiere new production of The Tales of Hoffmann is as beautifully sung as it is inventively staged.
Opera Australia: Tannhäuser in Concert review
Musical quality is at a premium as Opera Australia assembles a mighty set of singers and musicians for Tannhäuser in Concert. Presented as part the 2023 Opera Australia Melbourne season week, Tannhäuser […]
Opera Australia: Michael Fabiano in Concert [Melbourne]
In his first ever Melbourne appearance, globetrotting tenor superstar Michael Fabiano treated local opera lovers to a riveting recital, presenting a thoughtfully curated blend of passionate songs and arias. In the absence […]
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella review [Melbourne 2022]
A jewel-toned joy, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella transports audiences back to the magic of Broadway’s Golden Age, when an evening of musical theatre meant a magical discovery of new and wondrous work.
Opera Australia: Lohengrin review [Melbourne 2022]
In a mighty coup for Melbourne, world-conquering tenor Jonas Kaufmann graces the ranks of Opera Australia for a fully-staged production of Wagner gem Lohengrin.
Opera Australia: La Traviata review [Melbourne 2022]
The perfection of this 1994 production makes it hard to be anything but grateful to have the opportunity to enjoy it again. And yet, its very familiarity adds something of an insult […]
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