Melbourne Reviews

Details: Dr Daniela Kaleva; 14 February 2010

This unusual combination of Baroque and jazz may be perceived as odd, yet the lustrous genius of Nigel Kennedy re-invents and brings out the best of both styles.

Details: Penelope Broadbent; 13 February 2010

Nil, Cat and Buried | Le Poulet Terrible

In true Sewell style, Nil, Cat and Buried is a brutally honest work, where the characters and their stories, in all their ugliness, are shoved down the throats of its audience.

Details: Dr Daniela Kaleva; 09 February 2010

Tognetti’s Mozart draws in fans of light classical music with a fresh selection of repertoire, which outshines the dull canon of the classical concert hall.

Details: Laurel Green; 07 February 2010

Lloyd Beckmann, Beekeeper | Two Blue Cherries & Soulart

Blending direct-address with moments of theatrical flair Lloyd Beckmann is an intriguing dialogue across generations - a cozy theatrical event that is worth going home for the visit.

Details: Danu Poyner; 07 February 2010

The great acting, direction and attention to detail audiences have come to expect from Red Stitch nevertheless can't save Farragut North from being a jumble of twists and turns and underdeveloped characters.

Details: Carol Middleton; 05 February 2010

The Swimming Club | Melbourne Theatre Company

Much happens: marriage breakdown, romantic affairs, overdose, business takeover. Too much in fact. The play resolves through plot rather than through character development. We are left none the wiser.

Details: Laurel Green; 04 February 2010

Dispatch is arresting puppet theatre for thoughtful adults and youngsters alike.

Details: Danu Poyner; 30 January 2010

The Beach Boys, or rather The Beach Boy (Mike Love, who owns the name) and friends, have been touring for over four decades and perform around 150 shows a year. For three nights with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Love and co. get together and do it again.

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