Melbourne Reviews
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- Liza Dezfouli
Tony Kushner's beloved play, Angels In America, has been one of the most successful dramas ever. Lucky Melbourne theatre lovers still have a chance to catch a local production at Chapel off Chapel.
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- Jane Canaway
As an opening scene, a mischievous blond teenager attempting to deflower an angst-ridden fellow schoolgirl is quite an attention-grabber, but it sets the tone well for the hour or so that follows.
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- Heather Bloom
In what can only be described as "mean girls on crack", The Marvelous Wonderettes are a camp and ever so OTT quartet of prom queen wannabees all vying for the coveted crown.
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- Vito Mattarelli
The history of Chess the Musical is now legendary and almost more fascinating than the story told on stage.
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- Heather Bloom
Oehlers plays as though the saxophone is merely an extension of himself, a fabulous musician to both watch and hear, he is a wonderful storyteller and has a deep love for jazz that is evident in the way he plays.
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- Danu Poyner
Neil Cole's play about Groucho Marx strikes out for a path between life history and nostalgia. Despite a few wobbles, it largely succeeds.
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- Heather Bloom
It is with a pleasant sort of madness that His Girl Friday is performed, as both witty banter and physical comedy attempt to outdo each other in their silliness.
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