Melbourne Reviews

Details: Nikki Thomas; 18 July 2008

Enter the realm of Yana Alana. A self assured, righteous, demurely dressed, potty-mouthed feminist. And one thinks that is only the beginning.

Details: Bron Batten; 18 July 2008

Directed by Adriano Cortese and written by Raimondo Cortese, Ranters Theatre's Holiday occurs in an uneasy space, where the expectation for respite and relaxation is at odds with a somewhat tense reality.

Details: Penelope Broadbent; 18 July 2008

Maria remembers her father as a magician, who produced her glasses from the bottom of the sea. Her older sister Anne remembers their father as a drunk.

Details: Michael Finn; 18 July 2008

Never in The Production Company history has there been such a star-studded lineup as with Follies.

Details: Melita Pereira; 14 July 2008

Closer is a tale about the menacing side of romance, with all its desires, guiles, and betrayal.

Details: Elisa Ghisalberti; 13 July 2008

The Late Henry Moss | Human Sacrifice Theatre

This is a wonderful achievement for Human Sacrifice Theatre and once again proves that it is the independent companies that keep the Melbourne theatre heartbeat pumping

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 08 July 2008

If it’s winter school holidays in Melbourne then Disney On Ice is in town.

Details: Bron Batten; 07 July 2008

Madame Butterfly is one of the world's most beloved operas. John Bell is one of Australia's most revered theatrical directors. His appointment as the director of Oz Opera's new touring production of Madame Butterfly sounds like a match made in heaven.

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