Melbourne Reviews

Details: Patrick Barton; 05 July 2017

Yada Yada Yada: A 90s Sitcom Special

This is, quite frankly, one of the best shows that I have seen all year.

Details: Annika Priest; 04 July 2017

The Funatorium Mad Hatter's Tea Party

If you’re looking for a kids gig that is worthy of the ticket price these school holidays, then this chaotic, interactive circus production featuring the fruits of Lewis Carrol’s mind is definitely a front-runner.

Details: Annika Priest; 04 July 2017

Peter and the Wolf is given new life in this magnetic production by Ireland’s CoisCeim’s Dance Theatre, with kinetic choreography, radiant lighting design and a moral, comic twist.

Details: Lee Bemrose; 02 July 2017

The Rapture | Finucane & Smith Unlimited

Short review for the Moira-converted: Just go see it. Duh.

Details: Annika Priest; 26 June 2017

Model Citizens | Circus Oz

Birrarung Marr is covered in a layer of frosty magic and the proud peaks of the Big Top are hoiked high once again: it must be time for Circus Oz.

Details: Patrick Barton; 21 June 2017

Roulston and Young deliver what cabaret promises, and so much more.

Details: Patrick Barton; 17 June 2017

The gothic form seems to have gained a foothold in Australian theatres within recent years.

Details: Lee Bemrose; 15 June 2017

Trash Goes Down The River

I'd suggest checking out Trash while you can. Who knows – you might come away feeling inspired and enriched. You will most definitely see the homeless you usually look away from in a new, more compassionate light.

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