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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena was packed to its capacity with adoring Ricky Martin fans, when Mr Livin’ La Vida Loca himself was in town for just one night, shaking his bon-bon and spreading his message of love, tolerance and world peace.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
Even if you don’t recognize Meghan by name, unless you’ve been stranded on a deserted island during the last eight months, it is impossible to say the same of her pop phenomenon, All About That Bass.
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- Liza Dezfouli
This is a delightful and adorable production, the set is gorgeous, and the kind of everywhere-but-nowhere-in-particular set design where the Forest of Arden becomes a hanging garden of colourful blooms, by Michael Hankin is enchanting.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
The Gipsy Kings’ performance at the Palais highlighted many favourite songs, such as ‘Djobi Djoba,’ ‘Un Amor,’ ‘Volare,’ and of course ‘Bamboleo,’ probably their most famous song, which the audience sang along to en masse.
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- Lee Bemrose
Rich Hall is one of those comedy acts that really doesn't need to be labelled. He's Rich Hall, and that's that. And he's just about the funniest guy you're likely to see on stage so basically just buy a ticket and know that you will laugh your arse off.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
Khaled Khalafalla projects a certain air about him, whilst on stage, which rings of confidence (not arrogance) with a sprinkle of potential future fame.
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- Jane Canaway
As readers of his TV column or other writings will know, Ben Pobjie is a very smart guy with a razor sharp perception and cutting turn of phrase.
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