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Six Characters in Search of an Author | Headlong Theatre

Tue, 9 Feb 2010

What is reality? Is your version of a story real? Theirs? These key questions are debated throughout this adaptation of Six Characters in Search of an Author by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello....

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Tognetti's Mozart | Australian Chamber Orchestra

Mon, 8 Feb 2010

Tognetti’s Mozart draws in fans of light classical music with a fresh selection of repertoire, which outshines the dull canon of the classical concert hall....

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Les Sept Planches De La Ruse | Seven Boards Of Skill

Sun, 7 Feb 2010

A visual treat that sets the senses alight, Les Sept Planches De La Ruse is an innovative and entertaining show that uses the ancient Chinese game of Tangram as its inspiration....

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Farragut North | Red Stitch

Sat, 6 Feb 2010

The great acting, direction and attention to detail audiences have come to expect from Red Stitch nevertheless can't save Farragut North from being a jumble of twists and turns and underdeveloped characters....

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Lloyd Beckmann, Beekeeper | Two Blue Cherries & Soulart

Sat, 6 Feb 2010

Blending direct-address with moments of theatrical flair Lloyd Beckmann is an intriguing dialogue across generations - a cozy theatrical event that is worth going home for the visit....

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The Boys | Old Mill Theatre

Sat, 6 Feb 2010

It's not long before the play has the audience feeling uncomfortable. You are drawn into the drama that is unfolding, but nervous to continue the journey, knowing the outcome will be far from pr...

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Side by Side | Whiplash Theatre

Fri, 5 Feb 2010

Sadly, an inconsistent cast and weak narration ensured that some of Sondheim’s magic was lost to the Opening Night audience at Subiaco Arts Centre....

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The Swimming Club | Melbourne Theatre Company

Fri, 5 Feb 2010

Much happens: marriage breakdown, romantic affairs, overdose, business takeover. Too much in fact. The play resolves through plot rather than through character development. We are left none the wi...

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Trolley Boys | Wild Oat Productions

Thu, 4 Feb 2010

This would have to be one of the more peculiar plays I’ve seen in recent times – an odd, awkward mishmash of styles and ideas that never seem to really coalesce and yet it undeniably has a certain flair and style, an engaging en...

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Dispatch | Barking Spider Visual Theatre

Wed, 3 Feb 2010

Dispatch is arresting puppet theatre for thoughtful adults and youngsters alike.  

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Oedipus Rex & Symphony of Psalms | Sydney Festival

Sun, 31 Jan 2010

Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex & Symphony of Psalms is a masterpiece which transcends time and place, harnessing the power of many languages and hundreds of local and internationally acclaimed ar...

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The Beach Boys with the MSO

Sat, 30 Jan 2010

The Beach Boys, or rather The Beach Boy (Mike Love, who owns the name) and friends, have been touring for over four decades and perform around 150 shows a year. For three nights with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Love and co. get together and do it ag...

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The Sapphires! | Black Swan State Theatre Company

Fri, 29 Jan 2010

Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious, and engaging. Any and all of these words can be used to describe this brilliant production of The Sapphires directed by Wesley Enoch....

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Live at the Quarry | The Ten Tenors

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

If you haven’t been to see an act at the Quarry, you’ll need to get yourself a ticket because it’s one of Perth’s most unique, intimate and beautiful ve...

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Them Crooked Vultures

Thu, 28 Jan 2010

They're such ripper riffers, there isn't much need for anything else. Yet there's more besides, including an engaging sense of self-deprecating humour, not necessarily always found in egomaniacal rockstars....

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Ruhe | Muziektheater Transparant

Wed, 27 Jan 2010

“Unconventional” is a fairly apt description for this intriguing, yet slightly confounding piece.

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Eight Hands: Variations on the Theme 'Piano'

Mon, 25 Jan 2010

The charm of Eight Hands, beyond the obvious talent of the participants, was as a striking demonstration of the versatility of the piano, with radically different attitudes and processes creating diverse musical experiences....

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Giselle | Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre

Sun, 24 Jan 2010

This Giselle is ugly, creepy and downright weird and it hits you in the guts for 70 continuous minutes. And you won’t be forgetting it soon afterwards ei...

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Them Crooked Vultures
They're such ripper riffers, there isn't much need for anything else. Yet there's more besides, including an engaging sense of self-deprecating humour, not necessarily always found in egomaniacal ro...
The Beach Boys with the MSO
The Beach Boys, or rather The Beach Boy (Mike Love, who owns the name) and friends, have been touring for over four decades and perform around 150 shows a year. For three nights with the Melbourne S...
The Sapphires! | Black Swan State Theatre Company
Energetic, passionate, heart wrenching, uplifting, hilarious, and engaging. Any and all of these words can be used to describe this brilliant production of The Sapphires directed by Wesley Enoch....
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Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex & Symphony of Psalms is a masterpiece which transcends time and place, harnessing the power of many languages and hundreds of local and internationally acclaimed artists...
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