Melbourne Reviews

Details: Carol Middleton; 20 July 2012

At times reassuringly familiar, at others unnervingly new, Humphries is still, at the age of seventy-eight, razor-sharp and dishing up the razzle-dazzle.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 17 July 2012

Ruth Rogers-Wright takes Nina Simone's brilliant songs, stories and charisma and brings them down to earth and up-close.

Details: Nikki Spunde; 15 July 2012

Almost With You | Little Theatre Company

When playing close to its emotional core, it is heartfelt and touching, with insights that have a ring of authenticity. However, Coleman hasn't been able to let go of rom com trappings, which don't mesh well.

Details: Vivienne Mah; 15 July 2012

In a tribute befitting Bastille Day, Wendy Lee Taylor executes a quaint little number based on her experiences in Paris.

Details: Vivienne Mah; 15 July 2012

While the morals of the story are important to all who have found themselves beaten down, it is undeniable that it is the music that truly shines in this performance.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 14 July 2012

Frustratingly, I came out with no epiphanies, no greater understanding of the man himself. However, I did enjoy the experience of Brecht’s short, witty poetry, and his sharp condemnation of war and human judgmentalism and foolishness.

Details: Heather Bloom; 13 July 2012

Robin Nevin as the title character is nothing short of magnificent. Resplendent in scarlet robes, her passionate and misogynistic rants are both astounding and deplorable.

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 13 July 2012

Even with The Production Company's more concert-style presentation, it's still over the top in every way – from the overtly gay humour, to the exaggerated caricatures, and the razzle-dazzle showgirl-style dance numbers.

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