Reviews & News

Review: Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert

Review: Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert

September 24, 2023
Geelong Arts CentreCentreStageUntil 23 September By Lucas Ioppolo I spent...
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Review: Heathers

Review: Heathers

September 23, 2023
OCPAC, Cripps Centre (Caulfield Grammar)Until 30 September By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: Legally Blonde

Review: Legally Blonde

September 23, 2023
Mahon Theatre RingwoodBelieve Theatrical ProductionsUntil 23 September By Crystal Stivala...
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Review: Justin’s BIG Balloon Show

Review: Justin’s BIG Balloon Show

September 22, 2023
Athenaeum TheatreUntil 23 September (then Sydney Fringe, 3-8 October) By...
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Review: The Wedding Singer

Review: The Wedding Singer

September 22, 2023
St Bernard's College (Western Arts Theatre)Until 30 September By Lucas...
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Review: Swan Lake

Review: Swan Lake

September 21, 2023
Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 30 September (and touring) By Alex First...
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Review: Circa’s Carnival of the Animals

Review: Circa’s Carnival of the Animals

September 20, 2023
Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 23 September By Alex First How clever...
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Review: Turn, Turn, Turn

Review: Turn, Turn, Turn

September 15, 2023
Theatre Works, Explosives FactoryUntil 23 September By Alex First It...
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Review: Love Lust Lost

Review: Love Lust Lost

September 15, 2023
The AustralUntil 29 October By Alex First Immersive and interactive...
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Review: Myra in Space

Review: Myra in Space

September 13, 2023
fortyfivedownstairsUntil 17 September By Alex First Myra in Space is...
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Review: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Review: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

September 10, 2023
Chapel Off ChapelUntil 24 September By Alex First Hijinks abound...
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Review: Urinetown

Review: Urinetown

September 9, 2023
Doncaster PlayhouseUntil 9 September By Lucas Ioppolo I returned to...
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Review: Tubular Bells for Two

Review: Tubular Bells for Two

September 9, 2023
Australian TourUntil 24 November By Alex First British musician Mike...
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Review: Death of a Salesman

Review: Death of a Salesman

September 8, 2023
Her Majesty’s TheatreUntil 15 October By Alex First Anthony Lapaglia...
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News: Flit

News: Flit

September 7, 2023
Theatre WorksAs part of Melbourne Fringe10-14 October Flit Media Release...
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Review: Almost, Maine

Review: Almost, Maine

September 2, 2023
Eltham Little TheatreUntil 16 September By Andrew G Almost, Maine...
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Review: Prophet

Review: Prophet

August 30, 2023
Theatre WorksUntil 2 September By Alex First Faith is put...
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Review: Bernadette Robinson: Divas

Review: Bernadette Robinson: Divas

August 28, 2023
Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 10 September By Alex First...
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News: Victorian State School Spectacular 2023

News: Victorian State School Spectacular 2023

August 25, 2023
John Cain Arena9 September The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular...
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Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

August 25, 2023
Regent TheatreUntil 24 September By Alex First It sizzles. It’s...
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Review: The Normal Heart

Review: The Normal Heart

August 22, 2023
Strathmore Community HallUntil 26 August By Lucas Ioppolo Last Saturday...
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Review: Blood Brothers

Review: Blood Brothers

August 20, 2023
Belmont High School - Peforming Arts CentreTheatre of the DamnedUntil...
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Review: Powder Room

Review: Powder Room

August 19, 2023
The MC ShowroomUntil 19 August By Alex First The girls...
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Review: Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal

Review: Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal

August 18, 2023
John Cain ArenaUntil 24 September By Alex First Several years...
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Review: Monument

Review: Monument

August 17, 2023
Red Stitch Actors’ TheatreUntil 3 September By Alex First An...
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Review: Escaped Alone and What If If Only

Review: Escaped Alone and What If If Only

August 17, 2023
Melbourne Theatre Company Southbank Theatre, The SumnerUntil 9 September By...
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Review: Guys and Dolls

Review: Guys and Dolls

August 17, 2023
Chapel Off Chapel Antipodes Theatre CompanyUntil 19 August By Alex...
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Review: 4/4

Review: 4/4

August 10, 2023
Malthouse Theatre Chunky MoveUntil 12 August By Alex First 4/4...
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Review: kerosene/SIRENS

Review: kerosene/SIRENS

August 6, 2023
fortyfivedownstairsUntil 13 August By Alex First A superbly nuanced performance...
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Review: Telethon Kid

Review: Telethon Kid

August 3, 2023
Malthouse TheatreUntil 13 August By Alex First Morality and money...
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Review: Parade

Review: Parade

July 31, 2023
Chapel Off ChapelSoundworks ProductionsUntil 6 August By Alex First Based...
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Review: Strictly Ballroom

Review: Strictly Ballroom

July 29, 2023
Frankston Arts CentrePLOS Musical ProductionsUntil 5 August By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: 2:22 – A Ghost Story

Review: 2:22 – A Ghost Story

July 29, 2023
Her Majesty’s TheatreUntil 20 August By Alex First A blood...
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Review: Death Pretzel 

Review: Death Pretzel 

July 28, 2023
The Butterfly Club1 to 1o June By Matthew Sheahan I...
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Review: Rough Trade

Review: Rough Trade

July 26, 2023
Theatre Works, Explosives FactoryUntil 29 July By Alex First Imagine...
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Review: Walanbaa Yulu-Gi: Burn the Floor

Review: Walanbaa Yulu-Gi: Burn the Floor

July 25, 2023
Palms at CrownUntil 30 July By Alex First What a...
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Review: Bloom

Review: Bloom

July 24, 2023
Melbourne Theatre Company, Arts Centre (Playhouse)Until 19 August By Alex...
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Review: Far Away

Review: Far Away

July 24, 2023
Patalog Theatre, fortyfivedownstairsUntil 31 July By Alex First A tension-filled...
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Review: Blue To The Horizon

Review: Blue To The Horizon

July 20, 2023
Bluestone Arts Space, Footscray18 to 22 July By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: Beautiful. The Carole King Musical

Review: Beautiful. The Carole King Musical

July 19, 2023
Altona Theatre7 to 22 July By Lucas Ioppolo I remained...
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Review: A Voice For Villains

Review: A Voice For Villains

July 19, 2023
Butterfly ClubUntil 22 July By Lucas Ioppolo Drove into the...
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Review: This is Living

Review: This is Living

July 19, 2023
Malthouse TheatreUntil 30 July By Alex First Love and friendship...
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Review: Giselle

Review: Giselle

July 16, 2023
State Theatre, Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 22 July By Alex First...
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Review: In Transit

Review: In Transit

July 15, 2023
Lightbox Productions7-15 July By Lucas Ioppolo Drove back to Bayswater...
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Review: Away

Review: Away

July 13, 2023
Theatre WorksUntil 22 July By Alex First It is the...
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Review: Rock of Ages

Review: Rock of Ages

June 30, 2023
Western Arts29 June to 8 July By Lucas Ioppolo Went...
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News: The Wizard of Oz

News: The Wizard of Oz

June 30, 2023
National Theatre, St KildaUntil 9 July Experience the enchantment of...
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Review: Midnight – The Cinderella Musical

Review: Midnight – The Cinderella Musical

June 26, 2023
Comedy TheatreUntil 23 July By Alex First Cinderella, like you...
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Review: Shhhh

Review: Shhhh

June 26, 2023
Red Stitch Theatre20 June to 16 July By Tasha White...
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Review: 80s Countdown

Review: 80s Countdown

June 19, 2023
SLAMS Music Theatre Company By Lucas Ioppolo Found myself back...
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Review: You’re a good man, Charlie Brown

Review: You’re a good man, Charlie Brown

June 19, 2023
Alex Theatre (St Kilda)Until 2 July By Crystal Stivala You’re...
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Review: Lightscape

Review: Lightscape

June 19, 2023
Royal Botanical GardensUntil 6 August By Alex First Following its...
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Review: Exiles (Bloomsday)

Review: Exiles (Bloomsday)

June 19, 2023
fortyfivedownstairsUntil 25 June By Alex First Set in Dubin in...
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Review: The Crucible

Review: The Crucible

June 18, 2023
The Athenaeum (Theatre 2)Until 25 June By Crystal Stivala I...
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Review: Masterclass

Review: Masterclass

June 16, 2023
Malthouse TheatreUntil 17 June By Alex First Oh my. What...
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Review: Robyn Archer: An Australian Songbook

Review: Robyn Archer: An Australian Songbook

June 13, 2023
Playhouse, Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 13 June By Alex First The...
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Review: All Shook Up

Review: All Shook Up

June 11, 2023
Karralyka Theatre10 to 18 June By Andrew G All Shook...
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Review: The Charade

Review: The Charade

June 11, 2023
The MC ShowroomUntil 11 June By Alex First A dysfunctional...
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Review: Seussical the Musical

Review: Seussical the Musical

June 10, 2023
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren9 to 18 June By Andrew G...
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Review: TANZ

Review: TANZ

June 10, 2023
Playhouse, Arts Centre MelbourneUntil 10 June By Alex First Ten...
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Review: Death of a Salesman

Review: Death of a Salesman

June 8, 2023
Chapel Off ChapelPresented by Hearth TheatreUntil 11 June By Alex...
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Review: Euphoria

Review: Euphoria

June 7, 2023
Melbourne Town HallUntil 18 June By Alex First As Gordon...
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Review: Climbers

Review: Climbers

June 4, 2023
fortyfive downstairs1 – 11 June  By Dina Ross Cambridge University,...
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Review: An Inspector Calls

Review: An Inspector Calls

June 2, 2023
STAG, Strathmore1 to 1o June By Matthew Sheahan STAG –...
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Review: Moth

Review: Moth

June 2, 2023
Theatreworks, St KildaUntil 3 June By Alex First What is...
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Review: Jacky

Review: Jacky

May 30, 2023
Melbourne Theatre CompanyArts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio22 May to 24...
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Vale Craig Maloney

Vale Craig Maloney

May 28, 2023
By Lucas Ioppolo On behalf of the Melbourne Theatre Info...
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Review: The Sound of Music

Review: The Sound of Music

May 28, 2023
Karralyka Theatre, RingwoodMountain District Musical Society26 May to 4 June...
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Review: Rocky Horror Show

Review: Rocky Horror Show

May 25, 2023
Atheneaum Theatre18 May to 30 July By Andrew G Since...
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Review: I Wanna Be Yours

Review: I Wanna Be Yours

May 23, 2023
Melbourne Theatre CompanySouthbank Theatre, The Lawler 11 to 27 May...
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Review: Clue

Review: Clue

May 20, 2023
The Drum Theatre, Dandenong18 to 20 May By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: Beyond The Beehive

Review: Beyond The Beehive

May 19, 2023
The MC Showroom18 to 21 May By Shae Neil Amy...
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Review: Beautiful Highness

Review: Beautiful Highness

May 19, 2023
Chapel Off Chapel17 to 28 May By Andrew G Shelley...
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News: The Wizard of OZ

News: The Wizard of OZ

May 16, 2023
National Theatre, St Kilda29 June to 9 July Following the...
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Review: Catch Me If You Can

Review: Catch Me If You Can

May 14, 2023
National Theatre St KildaCLOC Musical Theatre12 to 27 May By...
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Review: Shake Rattle ‘N’ Roll

Review: Shake Rattle ‘N’ Roll

May 14, 2023
Athenaeum Theatre12 to 14 May By Alex First The ‘50s...
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Review: The Wrong Horse

Review: The Wrong Horse

May 13, 2023
The MC Showroom10 to 14 May By Alex First A...
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Review: Loaded

Review: Loaded

May 12, 2023
Malthouse Theatre5 May to 3 June By Alex First Sex,...
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Review: Once

Review: Once

May 10, 2023
Comedy Theatre6 May to 4 June By Andrew G From...
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Review: F.A.A.G: Footballers Are A Godsend

Review: F.A.A.G: Footballers Are A Godsend

May 9, 2023
The Butterfly Club8 to 13 May 2023 By Tasha White...
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Review: The Boy From Oz

Review: The Boy From Oz

May 7, 2023
Centenary Theatre, Williamstown5 to 20 May 2023 By Tasha White...
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Review: Catch Me If You Can

Review: Catch Me If You Can

May 6, 2023
Belmont Performing Arts Centre5 to 13 May 2023 By Lucas...
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News: Grease returning to Melbourne in 2024

News: Grease returning to Melbourne in 2024

May 6, 2023
Her Majesty’s TheatreFrom January 2024 A brand-new production of the...
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Review: Burn It

Review: Burn It

April 29, 2023
The Butterfly Club27 to 29 April By Crystal Stivala Visiting...
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Review: Selling Kabul

Review: Selling Kabul

April 27, 2023
Red Stitch Actors' Theatre22 April to 21 May By Tasha...
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News: 10 Act Cabaret

News: 10 Act Cabaret

April 25, 2023
Chapel Off Chapel12 MayGet ready to be entertained: Ten performers...
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Review: Calendar Girls

Review: Calendar Girls

April 25, 2023
Phoenix Theatre Company21 to 29 April By Lucas Ioppolo I...
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Review: Molly Sweeney

Review: Molly Sweeney

April 24, 2023
Heidelberg Theatre Company21 April to 6 May By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: Deathtrap

Review: Deathtrap

April 23, 2023
Malvern Theatre Company21 April to 6 May By Wendy Samantha...
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Review: Berlin

Review: Berlin

April 22, 2023
MC Showroom20-30 April By Andrew G Berlin is a captivating...
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Review: Press Pause with Musical Sprouts

Review: Press Pause with Musical Sprouts

April 21, 2023
Melbourne Recital Centre18 April By Wendy Samantha April has been...
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Review: Legally Blonde The Musical

Review: Legally Blonde The Musical

April 15, 2023
Waterdale, Essendon14 to 22 April By Lucas Ioppolo I ventured...
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News: The Tenterfield Saddler for sale

News: The Tenterfield Saddler for sale

April 14, 2023
The 153 year old Tenterfield Saddler building, made famous by...
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Review: Not Finished With You Yet

Review: Not Finished With You Yet

April 12, 2023
Melbourne International Comedy FestivalAlex Theatre, St Kilda By Andrew G...
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Review: Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit

Review: Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit

April 11, 2023
The Butterfly ClubMelbourne International Comedy FestivalFrom 6 April By Wendy...
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Review: Pear Shaped

Review: Pear Shaped

April 7, 2023
Theatre WorksUntil 15 April By Matthew Sheahan *Warning – this...
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News: Berlin

News: Berlin

April 5, 2023
MC Showroom From 21 April Can we ever escape the...
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News: Much Ado About Nothing

News: Much Ado About Nothing

April 1, 2023
Eltham Little Theatre 21 April to 6 May A stylish...
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Review: My Fair Lady

Review: My Fair Lady

March 31, 2023
Alexander Theatre By Andrew G My Fair Lady is the...
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Review: Ladies in Black

Review: Ladies in Black

March 26, 2023
NOVA Music Theatre17 to 26 March By Lucas Ioppolo Spent...
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Review: Puffs

Review: Puffs

March 25, 2023
Beaumaris Theatre10 to 25 March By Lucas Ioppolo I followed...
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Review: Seussical Jr

Review: Seussical Jr

March 25, 2023
Diamond Valley Singers24 March to 1 April By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: Next To Normal

Review: Next To Normal

March 25, 2023
Grover Theatre CompanyUntil 25 March 2023 By Matthew Sheahan I...
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Review: A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder

Review: A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder

March 20, 2023
Knox Community Arts Centre17 to 25 March By Lucas Ioppolo...
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Review: The Ladykillers

Review: The Ladykillers

March 1, 2023
Heidelberg Theatre Company17 February to 4 March By Lucas Ioppolo...
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News: LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TO APPEAR IN SPECIAL Q&A HOSTED BY ABC JOURNALIST LEIGH SALES

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

February 20, 2023
Fans of Hamilton will be able to join the audience...
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Review: Nosferatu

Review: Nosferatu

February 19, 2023
Malthouse Theatre10 February to 5 March By Wendy Samantha An...
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News: Green Day’s American Idiot at Chapel Off Chapel

News: Green Day’s American Idiot at Chapel Off Chapel

January 25, 2023
Chapel Off ChapelMarch 2023 Following the widely acclaimed Victorian premiere...
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Review: Heathers: The Musical

Review: Heathers: The Musical

January 22, 2023
Out of the Wings Theatre Vermont Secondary College 19 to...
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Review: Fiddler on the Roof

Review: Fiddler on the Roof

January 22, 2023
Footlight Productions Sacred Heart College Performing Arts Centre13 to 28...
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Review: Spring Awakening

Review: Spring Awakening

January 15, 2023
Young Australian Broadway Chorus 12 - 21 January By Matthew...
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Review: Darkfield Melbourne

Review: Darkfield Melbourne

January 9, 2023
A 360 Degree Sound ExperienceUntil 5 February 2023 By Matthew...
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Review: The Boy from Oz

Review: The Boy from Oz

January 3, 2023
PLOS Musical Productions Frankston Arts Centre 31 December to 8...
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Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel

Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel

December 11, 2022
Old Scotch Music and Drama Club (OSMaD) Geoffrey McComas Theatre,...
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Review: A SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS

Review: A SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS

December 1, 2022
Red Stitch, The Actors’ Theatre, St Kilda 23 November to...
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Review: WAKE

Review: WAKE

November 30, 2022
La Mama Courthouse Theatre, Carlton 28- 30 November By Dina...
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Review: Kaleidoscope

Review: Kaleidoscope

November 21, 2022
Dynamic Performers Australia James Mitchell Centre 19 November By Lucas...
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Review: The Other Cinderella

Review: The Other Cinderella

November 13, 2022
STAG Theatre, Strathmore 10 - 19 November By Lucas Ioppolo...
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News: Artzmartz “On Broadway” Charity Gala

News: Artzmartz “On Broadway” Charity Gala

November 9, 2022
Cranbourne Community Theatre 16 December 2022 Artzmartz Young Peoples Theatre...
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News: Midnight: The Fairytale Begins

News: Midnight: The Fairytale Begins

November 9, 2022
Comedy Theatre June 2023 Debuting just in time for the...
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News: Rocky Horror Show 50th Anniversary Tour Coming to Melbourne

News: Rocky Horror Show 50th Anniversary Tour Coming to Melbourne

November 8, 2022
Athenaeum Theatre May 2023 A brand-new Australian tour will kick...
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Review: Stranger Sings! – The Parody Musical

Review: Stranger Sings! – The Parody Musical

November 6, 2022
Meat Market, North Melbourne4 - 19 November Salty Theatre By...
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Review: Sweeney Todd

Review: Sweeney Todd

November 5, 2022
Centenary Theatre, Williamstown 4 - 19 November Williamstown Musical Theatre...
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Review: Titanic The Musical: In Concert

Review: Titanic The Musical: In Concert

November 5, 2022
Melbourne Town Hall By Dina Ross “I know nothing about...
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Review: Tuck Everlasting

Review: Tuck Everlasting

October 30, 2022
Fab Nobs Theatre, Bayswater 29 October - 12 November By...
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Review: The History Boys

Review: The History Boys

October 29, 2022
Bakery at 1812, Ferntree Gully6-29 October1812 Theatre By Wendy Samantha...
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Review: Gypsy

Review: Gypsy

October 20, 2022
Shenton Theatre, Geelong14 - 22 OctoberTheatre of the Damned By...
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Review: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

Review: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

October 17, 2022
Karralyka Centre, Ringwood 13 - 21 OctoberBabirra Music Theatre By...
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News: Matilda The Musical – The first full Netflix trailer

News: Matilda The Musical – The first full Netflix trailer

October 14, 2022
Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly's Matilda...
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Review: The Butterfly Lovers

Review: The Butterfly Lovers

October 13, 2022
Arts Centre, Melbourne By Dina Ross Opera lovers are in...
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News: Titanic the Musical: In Concert

News: Titanic the Musical: In Concert

October 12, 2022
Melbourne Town Hall 4 - 6 November The five-time Tony...
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News: The Phantom of the Opera comes to Melbourne

News: The Phantom of the Opera comes to Melbourne

October 10, 2022
State Theatre, Arts Centre Opens 2 November Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular...
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Review: Come From Away

Review: Come From Away

October 9, 2022
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne By Andrew G Come From Away is...
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Review: Batsh*t

Review: Batsh*t

October 7, 2022
Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre5 – 15 OctoberMelbourne Fringe By...
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News: A Christmas Carol

News: A Christmas Carol

October 5, 2022
Comedy Theatre 12 November to 29 December 2022 GWB Entertainment...
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News: Come From Away

News: Come From Away

October 3, 2022
Comedy Theatre COME FROM AWAY is playing at Melbourne’s Comedy...
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News: The Yeomen of the Guard

News: The Yeomen of the Guard

October 1, 2022
Alexander Theatre, Clayton6-8 October 2022 With full orchestra, talented soloists...
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News: & Juliet. Shakespeare reimagined

News: & Juliet. Shakespeare reimagined

September 30, 2022
Regent Theatreopens February 2023 Check out the latest on what's...
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News: Urinetown (Soundworks)

News: Urinetown (Soundworks)

September 29, 2022
Chapel Off Chapel28 October to 6 November 2022 Check out...
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News: tick, tick…BOOM!

News: tick, tick…BOOM!

September 27, 2022
The Australian mainstage debut of tick, tick…BOOM! the much-loved autobiographical musical...
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News: Madagascar the Musical. Coming to Melbourne.

News: Madagascar the Musical. Coming to Melbourne.

September 27, 2022
The international touring production of the ferociously funny MADAGASCAR - THE...
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Review: Hairspray

Review: Hairspray

August 20, 2022
Regent Theatre, Melbourne By Matthew Sheahan The 2022 Australian production...
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News: Theatrical’s production of Disney Freaky Friday

News: Theatrical’s production of Disney Freaky Friday

August 1, 2022
Chapel Off Chapel Theatrical has announced the Victorian premiere of Freaky...
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