Melbourne Reviews

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 04 August 2008

Threshold: The Art of Illusion, Dance & Escapes | Cosentino

He’s a magician on a mission. With his assistants, riggers, pyrotechnicians and manager in tow, Melbourne boy Cosentino is touring his blend of magic, illusion, escape acts and dance to the far reaches of Australia.

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 03 August 2008

While the two choreographers approach the topic from differing angles and employ different movement vocabularies, there is a pleasing symmetry to the double bill and a definite sense of thematic unity.

Details: Elisa Ghisalberti; 02 August 2008

The La Mama stage is transformed to wonderful effect, with pine needles spread on the ground, covering important objects that will later be seen, and ladders creeping towards the sky.

Details: Melita Pereira; 31 July 2008

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s From the New World is a concert infused with the mythology of worlds past and present

Details: Nikki Thomas; 30 July 2008

Committed to producing pioneering performances, Ride On educates, enlightens, challenges and to me, succeeds in everything theatre should be.

Details: Elisa Ghisalberti; 29 July 2008

Intimate Apparel | High Performance Company

Michael Dalley is fast becoming the “King of Melbourne Cabaret” and the return season of Intimate Apparel cements his reputation.

Details: Olympia Bowman-Derrick; 26 July 2008

B ‘n B – Bob Sedergreen and Bridgette Allen perform and celebrate jazz music from Brubeck to Monk, as well as a selection of Bob’s own compositions: an experience not likely to be forgotten.

Details: Olympia Bowman-Derrick; 23 July 2008

The Coronation of Poppea | Victorian Opera

Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea is a tale of ambition and manipulation intertwined with love and passion – the perfect recipe for drama

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