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- Heather Bloom
Like many beloved animations of the 1990s, these cherished childhood movies make an easy leap to the musical stage.
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- Jason Whyte
A Christmas Carol retains the essence of a ghost story, yet the supernatural elements are supported by some nifty technological innovations.
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- Heather Bloom
The counter-culture revolutionary musical from 1967, Hair, has returned to Melbourne under the stewardship of the Australian Shakespeare Company.
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- Heather Bloom
Opportunity is a funny thing; the word brims with promise, but just like talent, intelligence or privilege, it’s what you make of it that defines whether it will have a positive or negative impact on the world.
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- Carol Middleton
Cory Taylor’s final book Dying: A Memoir was a surprise hit world-wide. Now the stage version has its own surprises in store.
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- Jason Whyte
Even given that this is a musical, there is often very little dialog, with 13 songs crammed into the hour, each with a short story to tell.
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- Nicholas Routley
Both musically and theatrically, this production is a masterpiece.
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- Doug Knight
MJ explores the genesis of genius and feels a very credible take on creative inspiration and influence.
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