Latest Reviews
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 Leading Lady | Marina PriorFri, 24 May 2013 On the road to promote her new album Encore, Marina Prior discards the garb of her usual stage roles to perform in an exposed, acoustic se... |
 Phèdre | Bell ShakespeareFri, 24 May 2013 Phèdre, a reworking of a Greek tragedy by 17th century French playwright Racine, is regularly produced in France but little known in Australia so do grab the opportunity offered by Bell Shakespeare to see it at the Ma... |
 One Man, Two Guvnors | National Theatre of Great BritainWed, 22 May 2013 In the end, I honestly don't get what all the five star reviews are about. I wanted to like this show, I really did, and I love good humour, but One Man, Two Guvnors just didn't do it for me... |
 Sons of Sin | The Danger EnsembleTue, 21 May 2013 It’s difficult to know what director Steven Mitchell Wright was hoping to accomplish with Sons of Sin. |
 The Twilight of Richard WagnerTue, 21 May 2013 Eugene Gilfedder is a thespian shape shifter. Like his contemporary Geoffrey Rush he can channel a raft of chequered characters with shameless pe... |
 True Love Travels On a Gravel Road | 15 Minutes from AnywhereSun, 19 May 2013 A satisfying production with a strong cast and some very good writing, True Love Travels On a Gravel Road is definitely a journey worth ta... |
 Melbourne International Comedy Festival RoadshowSat, 18 May 2013 Giggles, laughs and a couple of gaffes – that’s what you get with a collection of comedians in one ni... |
 CavaliaThu, 16 May 2013 Whether or not a horse aficionado, Cavalia is a grand display of the unique bond between human and horse that anyone can ap... |
 Legally Blonde The MusicalTue, 14 May 2013 The bright and sparkly musical Legally Blonde has arrived just in time to take the bite out of the Melbourne chill. |
 Verdi’s Women | 4MBS Festival of ClassicsMon, 13 May 2013 Verdi’s operatic heroines endure much. These singing sirens are murdered, humiliated, abused, fall prey to sexual predators and tend to die in agony from terminal di... |
 This Is Capital City | Sandra Carluccio & La Boite IndieMon, 13 May 2013 This Is Capital City is a work defined by inescapable paranoia and remarkable stylistic flair. |
Brigadoon | Metropolitan Music Theatre Co. of SASat, 11 May 2013 This production has some appropriately charming moments, within a somewhat pedestrian style presentation with all the hallmarks of an old fashioned, 50’s mu... |
 No ChildSat, 11 May 2013 Basically, believe the hype and get a ticket, if the season has not already sold out. |
 Death of a Salesman | Black Swan State Theatre CompanyFri, 10 May 2013 The American Dream is unraveling at the State Theatre Centre in Perth with Black Swan’s latest production, Death of a Salesman by Arthur Mi... |
 Beginning Middle End | Lawrence LeungThu, 9 May 2013 His self effacing humour is hilarious, peppered with a myriad of clever references to his own shortcomings as he leads the audience through the comic minefield that is his li... |
 Frankenstein | Ensemble TheatreTue, 7 May 2013 This is the core strength of this production. The unnamed creation of Frankenstein is the life and soul of this play, and he sh... |
 Hot Shoe ShuffleTue, 7 May 2013 This old school entertainment is a charmer. And, the extraordinary investment of energy by the cast triggered a standing ovation from a delighted au... |
 Away | University Theatre GuildMon, 6 May 2013 This production of a fine Australian play shows considerable potential for the developing theatrical maturity of these up and coming actors and di... |
Latest Features
Daniel ClarkeMelbourne | Monday, 20 May 2013  In a recent conversation with Australian Stage’s Dione Joseph, Creative Producer of Theatre Works, Daniel Clarke, shared his thoughts and motivations for bringing to Australia the highly acclaimed production by Judith Thompson, Palace Of The En... Read more |
Beethoven Piano Marathon
Beethoven is so embedded in our culture; hardly a day goes by without hearing his music, even if the circumstances are
Nilaja Sun
Audiences are flocking to it and critics the world over are raving about it. By all accounts, a wonderfully dramatic a
Gary Thorpe
On the eve of this year’s 4MBS Festival of Classics, Gillian Wills talks to Gary Thorpe about the Festival’s beginning
Tim Coldwell
Today is World Circus Day, and to celebrate, we speak to Circus Oz founding member – Tim Coldwell.
The Pajama Men
Barry Award winning duo,The Pajama Men are back in town for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with their uni
Michael Workman
Google "Michael Workman" and you won't find out a hell of a lot about his new comedy show Ave Loretta. In fact, interr
Latest News
MTC mourns founding Artistic Director John SumnerMelbourne Theatre Company is deeply saddened to announce that its founder and longest-serving Artistic Director, John Sumner AO CBE passed away on Friday 24 May after a brief illness, aged 88 ... Read more |
The Australian Ballet appoints new Executive Director
The Chair of The Australian Ballet, Chris Knoblanche, today announced Libby Christie is the company’s new Executive Dire
Record breaking results for Melbourne Comedy Festival
In a year which boasted the largest program of events in its 27 year history, the Melbourne International Comedy Festiva
Entries now open for National Jazz Awards
Australia’s most prestigious jazz instrumental competition, the National Jazz Awards, will put the spotlight on Australi
Queensland Symphony Orchestra appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Symphony Orchestra has announced that Sophie Galaise has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
2013 Griffin Award shortlist announced
Griffin Theatre Company has announced the finalists for the 2013 Griffin Award, shortlisting new works by Donna Abela, V
2012 Green Room Awards Recipients
The 2012 Green Room Award Recipients have just been announced. Full list of winners inside!
Slideshows
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 Blak | Bangarra Dance Theatre |
 Circus Oz 2013 |
 A Clockwork Orange | Action to the Word |
 Leap of Faith | NICA |
 Henry 4 | Bell Shakespeare |
 It's My Party (And I'll Die if I Want To) | Hit Productions |
