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Lord of the Flies, at Theatre Works – theatre review

Are men savages? Does the battle for supremacy, for power and control, of man against man know no bounds? Is…

Behind the Veil (National Institute of Circus Arts), at NICA’s National Circus Centre in Prahran – circus review

They are so damn good. It is not just the broad variety of circus arts on show that had me…

CherryHill Orchards’ Blossom Festival

As much as it is iconic in Japan, you don’t need to travel that far to experience the splendour of…

Luke, at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre – theatre review

Literature, history and inappropriate dealings between a teacher and student are at the core of this incendiary drama, which plays…

Monty Python’s Spamalot (Drew Anthony Creative), at Athenaeum Theatre – musical theatre review

So joyously silly, Drew Anthony Creative’s presentation of Monty Python’s Spamalot, lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python…

The Homecoming (Australian Shakespeare Company), at Athenaeum Theatre – theatre review

Danger, discomfort and tension are the hallmarks of a family gathering in Harold Pinter’s incendiary play The Homecoming. Set in…

Ballkids (or, scenes from a friendship) by the Voice In My Hands (VIMH) at fortyfivedownstairs – theatre review

So rich and raw, humorous and moving. This is a slice of life piece about a precious friendship forged between…

Zerial, at Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne – theatre review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What an electrifying showcase of talent up close and personal. That is what is in store when you set foot…

Morning Melodies: Silvie Paladino – A Life on Stage, at Hamer Hall – concert review

The extraordinary musical talent of the delightful and dynamic Silvie Paladino is on display for all to see and hear…

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Soundworks Productions) – music theatre review

The subject matter might be stomach churning, but its entertainment and engagement value certainly is not. Soundworks Productions’ Sweeney Todd…