Elegies: a song cycle is a show for a very specific theatre goer. It is for the ones who don’t need showiness, rather, those who appreciate the simplicity of engrossing vocalisation and lyricism.
Continue reading “Review: ‘Elegies: A Song Cycle’ at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne (2024)”
Playing at the Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne until July 6, Canberra Theatre Centre from July 9-14, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from July 17-21, Newcastle Civic Theatre from July 23-27 and Theatre Royal Sydney from July 30-August 17.
More Info and tickets can be found at: thewomaninblack.com.au
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The Odd Couple is playing in Melbourne for a limited season before heading to the Theatre Royal Sydney on June 27. It stars actor, presenter, producer and entertainer Shane Jacobson as Oscar Madison; acclaimed performer of stage and screen Todd McKenney as Felix Ungar.
Tickets and further information can be found at theoddcoupleplay.com.au.
Continue reading “Interview with Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney from The Odd Couple”It’s been two days since I saw Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment’s production of Sunset Boulevard, and I’m still conflicted on whether or not I enjoyed it. But, in retrospect, I would like to see it again, and I suppose that’s the greatest compliment of all.
Continue reading “Review: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre (2024)”Presented by Opera Australia
Tosca is playing at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne until May 30. Also playing at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, from June 25 to August 12.
Tickets and further information can be found at opera.org.au/events/tosca-melbourne
Continue reading “Review: ‘Tosca’ at Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (2024)”The Odd Couple is playing in Melbourne for a limited season before heading to the Theatre Royal Sydney on June 27. It stars actor, presenter, producer and entertainer Shane Jacobson as Oscar Madison; acclaimed performer of stage and screen Todd McKenney as Felix Ungar.
Seasoned performers Lucy Durack and Penny McNamee play the exuberant Pigeon sisters Cecily and Gwendolyn, while John Batcherlor (Roy), Laurence Coy (Speed), Jamie Oxenbould (Vinnie) and Anthony Taufa (Murray) round out the talented cast as Oscar’s poker loving friends.
Continue reading “Review: ‘The Odd Couple’ at Comedy Theatre, Melbourne (2024)”
Playing at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne until February 8
The Lyric Theatre, Sydney from February 15-March 15
The Crown Theatre, Perth from March 24-April 12
https://warhorseonstage.com.au/
There’s certainly one thing audiences will remember above all else from this incredible production – the incredible horse puppets which are simply astounding. But even though the horses are the undisputed stars of the show, the emotional core of this wartime story is still strong and this is an incredibly emotional production that that most people will shed a tear to while viewing.
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There’s a new trend at Disney seeing their old, animated classics turned into modern day motion pictures. Following the successes of Beauty and the Beast in 2017 and Dumbo earlier this year (and with ten other titles scheduled for release until 2020); Aladdin is the newest film to receive the live action treatment.
Continue reading “Review: ‘Aladdin’ (2019)”Tribute acts have always had a bit of a stigma attached to them by some members of the public. While tribute artists make up a huge sub-section of the music industry, there are still some audiences who refuse to see a tribute show, as if attending a concert by such a performer is to somehow besmirch the reputation of the real artist they’re honouring.
Continue reading “Review: ‘Legends In Concert’ at Palms at Crown, Melbourne (2018)”
