Review: ‘Process Lab (Celebrating 150 years of Gilbert and Sullivan)’ at The Show Room, Melbourne (2025)

To celebrate the sesquicentenary of Gilbert and Sullivan and the ninetieth anniversary of the founding of the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (previously the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Victoria), a special event was held last night at The Show Room (a newly opened theatre space under the spire in the Arts Centre Melbourne), as part of Process Lab—an event series bringing together creatives from the Performing Arts industry to delve into the creative process of making contemporary work.

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Review: ‘Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical’ at Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne (2025)

Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre for an extended season until November 30. Tickets and information via hairthemusical.com.au

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Review: ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ (2025)

Released in Australian cinemas on Thursday, October 30, Kiss of the Spider Woman is the latest musical drama written and directed by Bill Condon with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the winning team behind hit shows such as Cabaret and Chicago.

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Review: ‘Robyn Reynolds – What Doesn’t Kill You’ at Melbourne Fringe Festival (2025)

Bursting onto the stage with effervescent energy and a sparkling stage presence, Robyn Reynolds’ Melbourne Fringe Festival show, What Doesn’t Kill You is a witty and unexpectedly moving hour.

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Review: ‘JKS: A Comedy (?)’ at Melbourne Fringe Festival (2025)

A clever, acerbic and flat-out hilarious play that is heaven for comedy nerds and sure to provoke many post-show debates, JKS: A Comedy (?) is a phenomenal new work from acclaimed comedian Tom Ballard.

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Review: ‘Othello’ at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne (2025)

Playing until September 28 at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne.
Tickets and more info can be found at: melbourneshakespeare.com/othello

William Shakespeare’s momentous tragedy Othello gets a vivid, intense and immersive revival here by the Melbourne Shakespeare Company, with an exemplary cast and brilliant creative team bringing the more than 400-year-old play to life in spectacular fashion.

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Review: ‘The 39 Steps’ at Comedy Theatre, Melbourne (2025)

Currently playing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre until October 4, 2025, The 39 Steps is a visually stunning, laugh-out-loud crime caper starring Ian Stenlake, Lisa McCune and the Umbilical Brothers, David Collins and Shane Dundas.

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Review: ‘Tarzan – The Stage Musical’ at the National Theatre, St Kilda (2025)

Tarzan – The Stage Musical has swung into the National Theatre, St Kilda for a limited season. It’s ambitious yet messy but its humour and themes of love, family and loyalty are enough to consider a ticket.

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News: ‘The 39 Steps’ Adds an Extra Week of Performances in Melbourne

Due to huge demand, an additional week of performances have been added in Melbourne for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash The 39 Steps.

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