Melbourne Reviews

Details: Jan Chandler; 11 June 2012

This year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival came to a fitting crescendo with the performance of The Dee Dee Bridgewater Quintet.

Details: Carol Middleton; 09 June 2012

Playing with his Arcoluz Trio to an enthralled audience in the Melbourne Recital Centre, Garcia-Fons dazzled and moved us with a technique and innovation that takes the contrabasse far beyond its traditional role and technical range.

Details: Heather Bloom; 08 June 2012

The pinnacle of Australian dance came together in a flurry of excitement, lighting up the Arts Centre's State Theatre in a celebration of local talent and 50 years of The Australian Ballet.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 04 June 2012

His energetic left hand strikes the bass while his right hand dances along the melody lines. He feels the beat with his whole body; his passion for his music is palpable.

Details: Nikki Spunde; 04 June 2012

Undoubtedly the intent was to be off-the-wall and controversial but the play manages only to be wearying and inane.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 03 June 2012

What better way to launch 10 days and nights of jazz than with Australia's best jazz talent, lounging on stage, instruments and wine glasses close at hand?

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 02 June 2012

Eschewing props, fantastic sets or glittering costumes, Circa leaves no room for distraction and the result is thrilling and intense.

Details: Heather Bloom; 01 June 2012

Reaching far beyond the realms of classical ballet, Rasta Thomas has achieved so much more than turning the dance world on its head with his "pop ballet".

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