
Pompeii, LA is the latest work from Declan Greene and it is a fascinating schizophrenic beast that swells and heaves – offering its audiences glaring insights into the realities of an apocalyptic America.

If past students - and this amazing show - are anything to go by, these students will be the names of the future, headlining in Circus Oz, Cirque Du Soleil and other creative outlets.

The cast couldn't be faulted for the levels of energy displayed on the night, and special mention should go to Lehpamer, fresh from a lead role in Rock of Ages, always a charismatic and engaging presence on stage.

Glimpse, the debut production of The Kin Collective, is a promising start for Melbourne's newest addition to quality independent theatre.

The 2012 Australasian Worldwide Music Expo (AWME) kicked off in fine style on Thursday night with an opening night line-up at the Hi-Fi bar that featured an array of mostly Melbourne soul and funk acts.

The orchestra excels at Miller's thundering, toe-tapping blends of percussion and brass. However, slower numbers provide a smouldering, shimmering difference in a clever balance between the repertoire on offer.