Melbourne Reviews

Details: Paul Andrew; 29 October 2010

What is the most horrifying thing that can happen on a blind date? Okay, so you have a horrific image in mind, now treble it.

Details: Danu Poyner; 29 October 2010

Musical Fireworks | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

With sweeping gestures, gleeful flourishing and the occasional exuberant leap, conductor Rinaldo Alessandrini led the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra through an exquisite evening of Musical Fireworks.

Details: Simonne Michelle-Wells; 25 October 2010

The show is scripted to near perfection, free of any trite segues, and Fisher is disarmingly honest, acerbically witty, and blessed with impeccable comic timing.

Details: Jan Chandler; 25 October 2010

Brown's is a strong performance that draws the audience in to care about and identify with Stead's experiences.

Details: Lin Tan; 22 October 2010

Integrating dance, sculpture and a range of multimedia from video and sound, 42a invites the audience to be a voyeuristic presence in this gallery performance.

Details: Nic Velissaris; 19 October 2010

In Cold Light Written | eVolVing Door Productions

The show is staged in a Grand Guignol tradition with the actors, slowly breaking the fourth wall and taking on characterisations and gestures that disjoint us from the clichéd story and place us in another world entirely.

Details: Lin Tan; 11 October 2010

Britney Spears: The Cabaret is musical comedy at its best, whether or not you are familiar with Spears’ music, irrespective of whether you’re a fan of the singer – it is a must-see.

Details: Vito Mattarelli; 10 October 2010

Written as a rock opera for the MTV generation, Larson's story is filled with love and beauty, amidst the misery and death that surrounds it.

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