Melbourne Reviews

Details: Jack Teiwes; 13 June 2008

Although set in 1999, Simon Tengende’s play Discrit Zimbabwe is undeniably topical.

Details: Stephanie Glickman; 13 June 2008

Jerome Robbins: a celebration | Australian Ballet

The Australian Ballet fans may not agree with me, but I always think that the company looks their best doing modern ballets rather than the full length classical numbers.

Details: Carol Middleton; 12 June 2008

Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot | MTC

David Williamson is back! After announcing his retirement a few years ago, the Australian playwright has made a comeback with a ‘romcom’, a light-hearted play written to showcase the comedic talents of Caroline O’Connor

Details: Anna Lozynski; 07 June 2008

A Compás! | Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company

A Compás! (meaning, To The Rhythm) is the latest expressive creation from the famous guitarist, composer, dramatist and mentor, Paco Peña.

Details: Bron Batten; 07 June 2008

Rio Saki & Other Falling Debris | Parnassus' Den

Rio Saki and Other Falling Debris is set in the last days of life as we know it, before a giant asteroid collides with the earth, ultimately resulting in the extermination of the human race.

Details: Penelope Broadbent; 06 June 2008

Chris Thompson’s The Bridge is very much a play about going places but as it shows, getting anywhere in life is as much about knowing what you want and how to get it as it is about escape.

Details: Darryl Emmerson; 03 June 2008

Clickety Tock | Tipsy Teacup Productions

Clickety Tock is a well-written, well-acted, topical and inventive look at time, how it is defined, used, passed, paid for, wasted and speeded up.

Details: Paul Kooperman; 02 June 2008

If you’re tired of the mediocre and want to see a slick piece of theatre performed well, Hobson’s Choice is definitely worth a look

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