Melbourne Reviews

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 18 April 2010

The problem with an over the top, unbelievable set-up in a play is that when a layer of emotional ‘reality’ is superimposed over the ludicrous it can come across as manipulative.

Details: Simon Piening; 10 April 2010

Elizabeth: Almost By Chance A Woman | Malthouse Theatre

Far from the popular image of the Virgin Queen, but perhaps closer to reality, Fo's Elizabeth is portrayed as a foul-mouthed, narcissistic and obsessive individual.

Details: Bron Batten; 29 March 2010

Propaganda is full of darkness, absurdity and beautifully wry theatricality, revealing tenderness and intimacy at its core.

Details: Dione Joseph; 25 March 2010

‘Laughter is the best medicine’ proclaims the subtitle of Cosi, the latest touring show by HIT Productions and Monday Night at St. Martins Theatre certainly proved there was to be no shortage of guffaws, giggles and hearty explosions.

Details: Steve Androulakis; 21 March 2010

The energy that these accomplished musicians brought to their dark, modern blues-rock proved that combining enthusiasm and yes, a fair amount of freakish talent is a recipe for a rocking, crowd-pleasing show.

Details: Liza Dezfouli; 20 March 2010

We’re brought to care most skillfully by a stunning level of performance, a rare thrill in theatre.

Details: Steve Androulakis; 18 March 2010

Despite how much most of the audience tried to be amused, it clearly wasn't happening as we sat through one tired, obvious reference after another.

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 17 March 2010

Del Amo has constructed a performance that is fairly simple in production but highly textured and multi-faceted in content.

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