Review

News: Much Ado About Nothing

Eltham Little Theatre 21 April to 6 May A stylish reinterpretation of what could arguably be called the world's first romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing is brought into modern Mediterranean Messina, as the illustrious Don Pedro brings his entourage to Governor Leonato’s mansion, all while various couples hide attraction behind verbal attacks. Will Benedick …

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Review: My Fair Lady

Alexander Theatre By Andrew G My Fair Lady is the classic 1950s Broadway musical telling the story of Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl from London’s Covent Garden who dreams of a better life. When linguistics professor Henry Higgins takes her under his wing, he challenges himself to make a lady out of her in …

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Review: Ladies in Black

NOVA Music Theatre17 to 26 March By Lucas Ioppolo Spent yesterday afternoon in Burwood to witness the long awaited return of NOVA Theatre Company and their adaptation of the Australian musical Ladies In Black, the company’s first production in four years. Over the last year or two, many companies have attempted to present Tim Finn …

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Review: Puffs

Beaumaris Theatre10 to 25 March By Lucas Ioppolo I followed up one show with another down in Beaumaris last night with the closing night of Beaumaris Theatre Company’s production of Puffs, Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School Of Magic And Magic. Oh parody shows, they always have a way at making the …

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Review: Seussical Jr

Diamond Valley Singers24 March to 1 April By Lucas Ioppolo Found myself back in Warrandyte last night to attend the opening night of the latest production from the Diamond Valley Singers, Seussical Jr. When theatre performers and patrons reach adulthood and they’ve been in the theatre game for a long enough time, many people tend …

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Review: Next To Normal

Grover Theatre CompanyUntil 25 March 2023 By Matthew Sheahan I had the absolute privilege of seeing Grover Theatre Company’s production of Next To Normal which was staged as a concert rather than the full staging of the show.  From the moment I walked in I felt the concert vibe, with the band at the back …

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Review: The Ladykillers

Heidelberg Theatre Company17 February to 4 March By Lucas Ioppolo I went out to Heidelberg Theatre Company for the first time on Saturday night to see the first show in their 2023 season, The Ladykillers. The subject of crime is one of much controversy but over the years, it has proved to be one of …

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News: LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TO APPEAR IN SPECIAL Q&A HOSTED BY ABC JOURNALIST LEIGH SALES

Fans of Hamilton will be able to join the audience as Leigh Sales interviews Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Lyric Theatre stage at QPAC in Brisbane. A limited number of tickets will be made available for die-hard fans of the show to witness the interview. Miranda and Sales will also be joined on the stage by …

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Review: Nosferatu

Malthouse Theatre10 February to 5 March By Wendy Samantha An enticing entrance awaits you as six clever doorways stand awaiting a confrontation for what may be lurking behind.  Zigzag shades of grey pattern the cold stage floor and a sterile table sits front of stage right.  There’s a slightly hazy atmosphere, as the lyrics ‘bite’ …

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