Melbourne Reviews

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 25 July 2010

A triumph for young writer Melissa Bubnic, the cast and director, the Red Stitch Writers Program, and a heartily inspiring sample of what the stage does best.

Details: Danu Poyner; 25 July 2010

This was a virtuous performance and an honour to be present for it.

Details: Joanna Bowen; 20 July 2010

Manbeth is a riot of masculinity; within minutes, you can smell the testosterone.

Details: Nic Velissaris; 16 July 2010

A fully packed Bandroom watched the young band enthusiastically leap around the stage while they delivered their set.

Details: Danu Poyner; 16 July 2010

Though by no means the first nor the only musical to do so, The King And I explores a romantic Western fascination with the exotic.

Details: Nic Velissaris; 15 July 2010

Victorian Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw is an intriguing experience.

Details: Danu Poyner; 13 July 2010

Besides having composed some of the most memorable scores for films and Broadway shows, Marvin Hamlisch makes great theatre all by himself.

Details: Simonne Michelle-Wells; 12 July 2010

Barefoot Fiddler | Australian Chamber Orchestra

Clearly music is a whole body experience for violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.

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