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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
The self described “boy band of magicians” who proclaim to use their powers for good instead of evil, successfully morphed their different styles into a hilarious and awe inspiring show.
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- Jan Chandler
The Wind in the Willows is a classic in more ways than one. Published in 1908 Kenneth Grahame's children's book has been read by generations of children and adapted on numerous occasions for stage, film, television and radio.
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- Eleanor Howlett
For, revenge is at the core of I, Malvolio and it comes subtly, and in many clever ways.
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- Heather Bloom
I would like to use the phrase “dissolved into madness” about the catastrophic carnage that takes place on the Lower Town Hall stage in the Melbourne Town Hall, but that would imply that there had been something more substantial of which to dissolve from.
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- Stephanie Johnson
The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a roaring success when it comes to entertaining its young audience. This is no mean feat. Young children are a tough crowd.
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- Stephanie Johnson
Howzat! Melbourne Playback Theatre Company is on a winner with The Hat Trick its latest and final offering for the 2014 theatre season.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
Locally grown and internationally recognised Circus Oz are not known for their intimate shows, but since the recent move into their new permanent home in Collingwood, they have pitched a gorgeous old Spiegeltent and launched their latest show, Close to the Bone.
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