Melbourne Reviews

Details: Lola MacMillan; 30 May 2008

Girls on Boys, curated by Gulsen Ozer, is a thought provoking evening of 5 exciting new, solo dance works.

Details: Nikki Thomas; 30 May 2008

Musical comedian Sammy J has made a quite a name for himself in the international comedy scene since debuting in 2003

Details: Melita Pereira; 27 May 2008

Richard III: Unhinged | Australian Shakespeare Company

Richard III, Shakespeare’s famous play of treachery and teeming ambition is vividly revamped by the Australian Shakespeare Company in Richard III: Unhinged.

Details: Paul Kooperman; 26 May 2008

How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found raises the question: we can change our names, our clothes and our addresses, but can we ever escape who we really are?

Details: Jack Teiwes; 25 May 2008

With its delightful twists and turns enhanced by a very funny and well-oiled ensemble cast Marivaux’s The Feigned Inconstancy comes recommended.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 24 May 2008

The theme of misinterpretation is central to the play, as are those of jealousy, gossip and meddling.

Details: Jack Teiwes; 21 May 2008

Through the Looking Glass | Victorian Opera and Malthouse Theatre

I was excited about this project, I really was. How disappointing then that I found the result not only unengaging, but actually boring...

Details: Anna Lozynski; 18 May 2008

This is a tour de musical force, which celebrates the human spirit, offers upliftment, praises God, and provides soul soothing rhythm.

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