Melbourne Reviews

Details: Nikki Thomas; 28 November 2007

Not often do we find ourselves in the presence of a genius. I can however, safely say that after Brian Lipson’s A Large Attendance in the Antechamber, my good fortune landed me in the company of two of them

Details: Darryl Emmerson; 23 November 2007

The story of Mary Bryant has been told many times, but never better than in this accomplished musical, at last receiving its Victorian premiere

Details: Lola MacMillan; 23 November 2007

The Kreutzer Sonata | Night Train Production

The Kreutzer Sonata is a mysterious, atmospheric and mature production

Details: Jessica Thomson; 21 November 2007

Sondheim musicals are known for testing even the most seasoned performers, so what a delight it was to experience such an excellent production of 'A Little Night Music' from VCA's Music Theatre students.

Details: Paul Kooperman; 21 November 2007

Four Dogs and a Bone is an insight into the cruel, callous, ‘whatever-it-takes’ world of the Hollywood movie biz.

Details: Lola MacMillan; 19 November 2007

Shes Landed at The Gatwick! | Somebodys Daughter Theatre Company

She’s Landed at the Gatwick is a gutsy, layered tale of endurance in the face of huge obstacles, and home in the face of recurrent homelessness.

Details: Nic Velissaris; 16 November 2007

The Call brilliantly explores what life is like in small country towns, the sense of desolation and hopelessness that mingles with the common-sense humanity that is needed to make it all bearable.

Details: Carol Middleton; 16 November 2007

The Madwoman Of Chaillot | Melbourne Theatre Company

The Madwoman of Chaillot may not have the same impact at the beginning of the twenty-first century as it did at its first airing in Paris in 1945, but the absurdity, hilarity and joie de vivre in this production are just as engaging and the issues surprising fresh.

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