Geelong Arts CentreCentreStageUntil 23 September By Lucas Ioppolo I spent my Saturday night in Geelong attending the final performance of CentreStage’s production of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. In the Melbourne amateur theatre circuit, many of the favourite musicals to adapt for any company are of American or British origin, ranging from those written by …
OCPAC, Cripps Centre (Caulfield Grammar)Until 30 September By Lucas Ioppolo I found myself in Caulfield on Friday night to attend the opening night of OCPAC’s production of Heathers. This time last year, OCPAC presented the crowd with their revolutionary production of In The Heights which cleaned up during the 2022 awards season at both the …
Mahon Theatre RingwoodBelieve Theatrical ProductionsUntil 23 September By Crystal Stivala Legally Blonde The Musical presented by Believe Theatrical Productions was a great light hearted musical with high energy performances and witty one-liners. The range of talent was carefully cast to the strengths of each performers ability which provided many opportunities for the actors to experience the …
Athenaeum TheatreUntil 23 September (then Sydney Fringe, 3-8 October) By Alex First Justin Williams makes the impossible possible with a big smile on his face. He is an illusionist and balloon artist who recently won the Australian reality TV series Blow Up. That saw 10 people competing to create the best balloon artworks. He has …
St Bernard’s College (Western Arts Theatre)Until 30 September By Lucas Ioppolo On Thursday night I attended the opening night of Western Arts Theatre’s production of The Wedding Singer. When it comes to reviewing, nothing is more difficult than trying not to compare productions you’re watching to those you’ve been a part of previously and this …
Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 30 September (and touring) By Alex First Stunning. That word best sums up The Australian Ballet’s reinvention of Anne Woolliams’ acclaimed 1977 production of the world’s most famous ballet, Swan Lake. The tragically beautiful story with instantly recognisable score remains an audience favourite and the centrepiece and shining light of many companies’ …
Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 23 September By Alex First How clever and creative. Circa’s Carnival of the Animals is an engaging, endearing, comedic and delightful family show – circus with a decided difference. When we enter the Playhouse at Arts Centre Melbourne, in the middle of a barren stage is a small stack of old-style suitcases …
Theatre Works, Explosives FactoryUntil 23 September By Alex First It is the future and Earth Seven is becoming uninhabitable. Too many people, too few resources. It is time to get out, but the opportunity is not there for everyone. In fact, even amongst “the chosen”, everything has to be just right … and it isn’t …
The AustralUntil 29 October By Alex First Immersive and interactive theatre excites me. It always has. We don’t see enough of it in Australia. That is why I entered The Austral in Collingwood (a former theatre, cinema and roller-skating rink that dates back to 1921) with a heightened sense of anticipation. Forty-three rooms, eight characters, …
fortyfivedownstairsUntil 17 September By Alex First Myra in Space is a dramatic comedy from an independent theatre company dedicated to producing original scripts written by women. It concerns female agency, unfulfilled potential and, possibly, mental illness. Myra Foreman (Kelly Nash) is a 65-year-old married woman with two grown children, who is at the crossroads. For …
