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Musicals

  • Posted on May 27, 2025May 28, 2025

Beetlejuice The Musical – Theatre Review

Almost 40 years ago, Tim Burton directed a film that would become a cult classic, Beetlejuice. In…

  • Posted on May 16, 2025May 19, 2025

Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular – Live Review

With its concept, book and original French lyrics by Alain Boublil, book and music by Claude-Michel Schönberg,…

  • Posted on May 12, 2025May 14, 2025

Hadestown – Theatre Review

Hadestown is a musical modern retelling of the Greek myth love story. From ancient Greek mythology, Orpheus…

  • Posted on May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

The Beep Test (Musical) – Theatre Review

The words “beep test” could trigger a flood of memories for most Aussies. From squeaky shoes on…

  • Posted on May 3, 2025May 12, 2025

The Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale – Theatre Review

Way back in the 1950s, J. R. R. Tolkien released a series of novels that would leave…

  • Posted on April 30, 2025May 11, 2025

Hans Zimmer: Hans Zimmer Live 2025, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, April 29th, 2025 – Live Review

From Dune to Dunkirk, Wonder Woman to the Man of Steel, The Dark Knight to Gladiator, Inception…

  • Posted on April 22, 2025April 30, 2025

Arthur Hull: Flop {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Theatre Review

Arthur Hull exudes the same confidence and flamboyance of the likes of Benson Boone, Freddie Mercury and…

  • Posted on April 19, 2025April 20, 2025

Flo and Joan’s One Man Musical starring George Fouracres {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

The last time that Flo and Joan were in town at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the…

  • Posted on April 8, 2025April 20, 2025

Two Hearts: Heartcore Karaoke {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

Have you ever wanted to attend karaoke, yet don’t want the pressure of standing in front of…

  • Posted on April 5, 2025April 20, 2025

Noah Szto: Med School {Melbourne International Comedy Festival} – Comedy Review

In a shock to many, Noah Szto, last year’s winner of Best Newcomer at the 2024 Melbourne…

  • Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Jesus Christ Superstar – Theatre Review

Sometimes there are stage productions that surprise you. You have this feeling that you aren’t going to…

  • Posted on March 15, 2025March 18, 2025

Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical Party – Theatre Review

Cruel Intentions The ‘90s Musical Party isn’t your average musical experience. For starters, when visiting Melbourne’s Alex…

  • Posted on February 26, 2025February 27, 2025

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Adelaide Season) – Theatre Review

Hedwig is a complicated being. From a young age they have struggled to identify who they are…

  • Posted on February 23, 2025March 6, 2025

Avenue Q – Theatre Review

When we were children, the TV shows we watched told us that we could be whatever we…

  • Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Symphonic Events Presents: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Live In Concert – Live Review

In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl took the world by storm. The…

  • Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Bearded the Musical – Theatre Review

Theatre Works, Sean Donehue and Nick Waxman present Bearded, a fresh original Australian musical telling of equal…

  • Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne, December 30th 2024 – Live Review

John Foreman has been leading variations of the annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts tradition on several…

  • Posted on December 19, 2024February 23, 2025

Dear Evan Hansen (Musical) – Theatre Review

Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? That despite your efforts, nobody can hear you,…

  • Posted on November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

One Day In September – Theatre Review

It is not often that I get the chance to check out a brand-new Australian musical, let…

  • Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Wicked – Film Review

I must confess, I am a *massive* Wicked fan. To the point where I know the script…

  • Posted on November 14, 2024November 25, 2024

My Brilliant Career (Musical) – Theatre Review

I must confess, I hadn’t known the origins of Melbourne Theatre Company’s My Brilliant Career until after…

  • Posted on November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

Sister Act the Musical – Theatre Review

Alan Menken is one of my favourite songwriters and composers and is the smarts behind the gorgeous…

  • Posted on October 4, 2024December 22, 2024

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – Theatre Review

My first memory of Tina Turner was in primary school where we learnt how to dance The…

  • Posted on September 15, 2024September 17, 2024

Victorian Opera: Sweeney Todd (Musical) – Theatre Review

In 2015, I witnessed Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd come to life on stage for the very first…

  • Posted on September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Theatrical.: A Chorus Line – Theatre Review

For those who have not seen A Chorus Line before, I feel it’s helpful to know going…

  • Posted on August 17, 2024August 18, 2024

Murder For Two (Musical) – Theatre Review

It’s American novelist Arthur Whitney’s birthday and his friends have gathered to throw a surprise party. Little…

  • Posted on August 8, 2024August 9, 2024

SIX the Musical – Theatre Review

Admittedly, when I first saw SIX in 2022 at the Comedy Theatre, I had expected this feminist…

  • Posted on July 1, 2024March 26, 2025

Beauty and the Beast: The Musical – Theatre Review

Beauty and the Beast is a tale that is such a powerful and important part of our…

  • Posted on May 30, 2024June 2, 2024

Sunset Boulevard – Theatre Review

It’s been 28 years since Sunset Boulevard graced the Australian stage. Now in 2024, Opera Australia and…

  • Posted on March 27, 2024June 2, 2024

Chicago the Musical – Theatre Review

It is not often that I get the opportunity to attend a musical that I have seen…

  • Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

WICKED – Theatre Review

I first discovered WICKED long before the musical made its way to Australia. I had a beautiful…

  • Posted on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Theatrical.: The Sound of Music – Theatre Review

There is one musical that has always eluded me, The Sound of Music. And whilst I was…

  • Posted on March 1, 2024March 3, 2024

Rent the Musical – Theatre Review

Considered a staple for theatre fans, Rent is a musical that had always eluded me. That is,…

  • Posted on February 12, 2024February 13, 2024

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show (2024 Melbourne Season) – Theatre Review

I vividly remember discovering Rocky Horror on the TV as a kid late at night. Although I…

  • Posted on February 4, 2024February 13, 2024

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Lion King in Concert – Live Review

For over a decade, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been putting on unique concert events where you…

  • Posted on January 11, 2024January 13, 2024

Grease the Musical – Theatre Review

Many would know Grease from the classic 1978 film starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. However, few…

  • Posted on January 6, 2024January 10, 2024

The Choir of Man (2024 Melbourne Season) – Theatre Review

Back at the end of 2019, I experienced a production like no other. I had the best…

  • Posted on January 6, 2024January 7, 2024

Miss Saigon (Adelaide Season) – Theatre Review

I’m just going to say it straight up, no bullshit. Miss Saigon is the best musical production…

  • Posted on January 1, 2024January 6, 2024

Aussie Pops Orchestra: New Year’s Eve (& The Night Before) 2023 Gala Concert – Theatre Review

The Aussie Pops Orchestra have celebrated more than 40 years of New Year’s Eve gala concerts at…

  • Posted on December 16, 2023December 18, 2023

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Hans Zimmer – Live Review

Earlier this year, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra held sold out concerts dedicated to the work of Hans…

  • Posted on November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

La Cage aux Folles – Theatre Review

‘I Am What I Am’ is one of those showtunes that I have seen performed numerous times….

  • Posted on November 14, 2023November 20, 2023

Dogfight (Musical) – Theatre Review

When you first read about the background of Dogfight you get a feeling that this is a…

  • Posted on November 5, 2023November 9, 2023

Miss Saigon (Musical) – Theatre Review

It’s hard to believe that the last time Miss Saigon was in Melbourne was 16 years ago…

  • Posted on October 28, 2023November 2, 2023

The Human Centipede Parody Musical – Theatre Review

I was quite perplexed when I was asked to go and review The Human Centipede Parody Musical….

  • Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back in Concert – Live Review

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is back with another amazing film concert. This time, arguably the best Star…

  • Posted on October 21, 2023November 7, 2023

Bradbury the Musical {Melbourne Fringe} – Comedy Review

Steven Bradbury. An Australian speed skater that shot to fame during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games after…

  • Posted on October 13, 2023December 24, 2023

Elvis: A Musical Revolution – Theatre Review

It’s crazy that 46 years after his death, we are still captivated by Elvis Presley. So, when…

  • Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Mamma Mia! The Musical – Theatre Review

I am not going to lie; I am not much of a fan of ABBA. Bold statement,…

  • Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

The Best Cabinet Maker Musical – Theatre Review

As a proud Melburnian and second-generation Australian of Asian descent, I’ve been grateful for my life and…

  • Posted on September 15, 2023September 18, 2023

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Musical) – Theatre Review

Over 10 years ago, I managed to catch a production of A Funny Thing Happened on the…

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