
Noticing similarities and differences between the two pieces is inevitable and difficult to ignore, but each stands strongly on its own merits, dealing with contemporary issues close to the hearts of many young people.

There’s a lot of ground to cover here, and Messenger does manage to somehow keep it all pinned down and wraps it up in a reasonably neat little package.

The Lion King is something else altogether, and last night's opening performance of the worldwide hit at Crown Casino was quite possibly one of the best shows I've ever attended.

A very good artist makes their personal experiences universal, leading to empathy and hopefully a finished product that has a resonance beyond a very specific context.

Next to Normal was a triumph both in production and performance. May they be rewarded with full houses and standing ovations.

Deliver they did, with a rousing performance that confirmed Florence Welch’s status as one of the most dynamic live entertainers touring today.

Hale’s cast is, just simply, wonderful. Each performer is uniquely interesting, but they also blend harmoniously, both physically and emotionally.