Melbourne Reviews

Details: Jessica Thomson; 03 December 2007

Like Lucy Guerin Inc's season of 'Love Me' earlier in the year, this showing of 'Aether' was a return season for Melbourne, however – as with all Guerin's works – it was well worth revisiting.

Details: Lola MacMillan; 01 December 2007

Monty Python’s Spamalot manages to fulfill the expectations of fans and novices alike; it even prompted a spontaneous sing-along moment prior to the scripted one.

Details: Jan Chandler; 01 December 2007

Brother Boy by Nic Velissaris is very Greek, very Australian and very Melbourne, and it is clearly very personal.

Details: Georgia Fox; 29 November 2007

We are whisked off our feet by Goddard’s laconic enthusiasm as she prances around the small stage, recalling people and places she visited while in the city of light.

Details: Nikki Thomas; 28 November 2007

Not often do we find ourselves in the presence of a genius. I can however, safely say that after Brian Lipson’s A Large Attendance in the Antechamber, my good fortune landed me in the company of two of them

Details: Darryl Emmerson; 23 November 2007

The story of Mary Bryant has been told many times, but never better than in this accomplished musical, at last receiving its Victorian premiere

Details: Lola MacMillan; 23 November 2007

The Kreutzer Sonata | Night Train Production

The Kreutzer Sonata is a mysterious, atmospheric and mature production

Details: Jessica Thomson; 21 November 2007

Sondheim musicals are known for testing even the most seasoned performers, so what a delight it was to experience such an excellent production of 'A Little Night Music' from VCA's Music Theatre students.

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