Melbourne Reviews

Details: Melita Pereira; 16 November 2008

The sound of dripping water and silhouettes illuminated against a blackened stage draw us in.

Details: Carol Middleton; 14 November 2008

The Hypocrite | Melbourne Theatre Company

Outstanding among the actors is Garry McDonald, who blasts on to the stage with a tempestuous energy, sweeping the play along in a torrent of words.

Details: Jordan Vincent; 14 November 2008

Dancenorth’s latest piece, Underground, is an athletic and entertaining production.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 09 November 2008

Yes, you heard right: Zombie Macbeth. For all intents and purposes, this is ‘Macbeth meets Evil Dead’.

Details: Paul Kooperman; 07 November 2008

Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance.

Details: Nic Velissaris; 02 November 2008

Ariette Taylor, who has spent the better part of seven years bringing this production to the stage, has crafted a work that is bold, ambitious and above all humane.

Details: Melita Pereira; 01 November 2008

Marie Antoinette: The Colour of Flesh | Red Stitch

Red Stitch's Marie Antoinette: The Colour of Flesh, is an exposition of politics, beauty and love set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution.

Details: Dr Daniela Kaleva; 16 October 2008

Rebecca Mendoza has everything one may wish for in a jazz singer.

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