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- Heather Bloom
The classic piece of theatre is given the Bell Shakespeare twist with director Damien Ryan choosing to stage the play during the London air raids of the 1940s.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
After years of learning, practicing and refining their craft, the National Institute of Circus Arts’ (NICA) final year circus students are able to exhibit their dynamic and captivating acts in front of the public in a special showcase held at the custom built NICA in Prahran.
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- Vito Mattarelli
From the rousing overture, there is little doubt that you are in for a musical treat with the long-awaited return of one of the world's greatest musicals – Les Miserables.
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- Liza Dezfouli
I came away with the same feeling as I had the last time I saw a play by Keene: impressed but unmoved. The writing is beautiful but bloodless.
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- Gordana Andjelic-Davila
The little “circus that could,” now in its 36th year, Circus Oz is an action-packed, über talented troupe who wear a multitude of hats during their shows, from acrobats to musicians and backstage hands.
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- Jane Canaway
Vaudeville is alive and well and still sinking its fangs into fresh new talent at Dracula’s. Or maybe that should be ‘undead’.
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- Melita Pereira
Imperial Suite is a swirling interplay of elegant lines, glittering pointe work and evocative orchestral music.
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