Melbourne Reviews
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- Liza Dezfouli
McDonagh’s talent is for telling twisted Irish folk tales in an almost anti-style, where the genre is not one thing or another.
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- Heather Bloom
An incredible feat of strength, technical ability and grace, the Australian Ballet’s current four-piece feature is a glimpse into the future of ballet.
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- Lee Bemrose
That this is the first attempt at a stage performance should be massively impressive. The writing is tight, the acting is solid, the staging is adventurous, and there's a feeling of confidence about the whole thing you might not expect with a debut.
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- Nikki Spunde
As stories go it is hugely dark and challenging, a frightening undercurrent to recent Australian history.
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- Liza Dezfouli
It’s fun but guilty fun: a campy extravaganza atop emotional depths employing a tricky balance of tone.
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- Liza Dezfouli
Anna Lall’s new play, Love Taps, deals with mateship, reverence for the game of AFL football, and masculinity.
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- Melita Pereira
The Beauty Queen of Leenane is a raw black comedy, always playing in the shadows of violence and grotesque honesty.
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