
This show never has a dull moment, with the time-tested music of Roger's and Hammerstein given full embrace.

Opera Australia’s creative choice, to break away from traditional notions of opera and give Kate Miller-Heidke the license to compose the music for their new opera, has resulted in a theatrical masterpiece.

The piece is all about the sense of place and this spectacularly site specific play is enhanced by the staging of this half century saga in and around the property of the Piccolo Bar.

The story is reminiscent of classic fairy tales such as The Emperor’s New Clothes in its simple yet profound message. Golem could be your smartphone or tablet, appearing to make life easier, all the while sprouting sales pitches in rhyming couplets.

Based closely on Dahl's book about a little girl genius who loves to read, this Matilda not only loves to read (amazingly for a 5-year old) but loves to tell stories.

The drudgery of motherhood, its expectations and (often ensuing) isolation are serious universal themes scrutinised in this latest MTC production with both frankness and humour.

An excellent evening’s entertainment. Well worth looking out for further offerings from this accomplished ensemble.