Review: Powder Room
The MC ShowroomUntil 19 August The girls are out for a night on the tiles at a club, but not all is going according to plan. In fact, there is …
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Review: Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal
John Cain ArenaUntil 24 September Several years ago, I was fortunate to see Cirque du Soleil’s “O” at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, with performers excelling on, in and above …
Review: Monument
Red Stitch Actors’ TheatreUntil 3 September An unexpected power play between an about to be anointed Prime Minister and a make-up artist readying her to take office is at the …
Review: Escaped Alone and What If If Only
Melbourne Theatre Company Southbank Theatre, The SumnerUntil 9 September Now in her mid 80s, Caryl Churchill is regarded as one of the world’s greatest living playwrights. Her work is innovative …
Review: Guys and Dolls
Chapel Off Chapel Antipodes Theatre CompanyUntil 19 August The atmosphere of the era is set the moment one enters The Chapel at Chapel Off Chapel, which has been transformed into …
Review: 4/4
Malthouse Theatre Chunky MoveUntil 12 August 4/4 is characterised by a series of complex movements and maneuverings against a stark stage and backdrop. It is black, white and grey all …
Review: kerosene/SIRENS
fortyfivedownstairsUntil 13 August A superbly nuanced performance by Izabella Yena elevates an outstanding piece of writing from Benjamin Nichol, who directs kerosene with Yena. She plays Melbourne-based Millie, brought up by …
Review: Telethon Kid
Malthouse TheatreUntil 13 August Morality and money are at the heart of the acerbic Telethon Kid. Inspired by his own medical experiences, Melbourne-based writer Alistair Baldwin’s play has two interconnecting …
Review: Parade
Chapel Off ChapelSoundworks ProductionsUntil 6 August Based on a true story, injustice and antisemitism are at the core of the powerful musical Parade. It is 1913 and we are in …
Review: Strictly Ballroom
Frankston Arts CentrePLOS Musical ProductionsUntil 5 August On Friday I attended the opening night of Strictly Ballroom: The Musical for PLOS Musical Productions. In the film industry, Baz Luhrmann is …