Melbourne Reviews

Details: Olympia Bowman-Derrick; 28 July 2012

Potts directs an excellent bi-lingual production, sidestepping the pitfalls of a complete translation by including much of the original Spanish.

Details: Vito Mattarelli; 27 July 2012

It has always been a standard of Red Stitch to choose and produce work that accentuates the actor and the writing. This cast all perform marvelously, capturing the periods, the nuances, the humour and even the tragedy of these characters.

Details: Dione Joseph; 26 July 2012

The Imperial Ice Stars have returned to Melbourne for another short, yet brilliant season. This time our Melbourne winters are warmed with the stunning production of the Nutcracker On Ice.

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 23 July 2012

If you can get to something held at Rutherglen House just off Finders Lane, make sure you go. Last week this Melbourne venue-like-no-other played host to Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson launching Wreck and Ruin.

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 23 July 2012

Bild-Lilli tells a remarkable story and is presented with flair, humour and originality. A pop-cabaret show with original song and poetry plus snippets of various recordings from the day.

Details: Danu Poyner; 21 July 2012

What vocabulary should we reach for when someone exhibits 'deviant' behaviour?

Details: Vivienne Mah; 20 July 2012

Ignite the Dark's beautiful jazz dance ensemble create an intimate and sensual performance in their latest production, The Pleasure Principle.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 20 July 2012

There's too much talent and too much cheek to be kept inside, and it comes pelting out in incredible vocals, naughty and often downright dirty jokes, and delightfully daggy gaffs and dance moves.

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