BWW Review: THE HAUNTING at Athenaeum Theatre
Inspired by the ghost stories of Charles Dickens', The Haunting follows a young book dealer from London who journeys to the moors to visit a client.
Melbourne, Australia Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Melbourne, Australia.
BWW Review: Pursued by Bear's ORDINARY DAYS
As a work of contemporary musical theatre, Ordinary Days never garnered the same acclaim as comparable works created around the time.
BWW Review: Pursued by Bear's 21 CHUMP STREET
Touted as the 'shortest musical ever' 21 Chump Street is a superbly crafted 15-minute piece written by the immensely popular Lin-Manuel Miranda for a live show of acclaimed radio/television program This American Life.
BWW Review: VELVET at The Palms At Crown
Born from a enthusiasm for disco and an appreciation for the returning popularity of the variety show, VELVET is a night of sheer entertainment.
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Chapel Off Chapel
Based on the 1891 German play of the same name by Frank Wedekind and winning 8 Tony Awards in 2007, Spring Awakening is one of those rare musicals to have attained something of a cult status - the kind of show that people will claim changed their lives forever.
BWW Review: This 1984 is Not by the Numbers at Comedy Theatre
There is nothing much unfamiliar about the very real invasions of privacy, hyper-surveillance, augmentation of technology, flaws in cybersecurity, and moderate resurgence of feudal attitudes we experience in life that art often imitates.
BWW Review: Kin Collective's SHRINE at 45 Downstairs
Kin Collective's beautifully-realised production of Tim Winton's Shrine is a haunting and ethereal exploration of loss, grief and the interwoven lives of those fallen beneath the 'long shadow' of a life cut short.
BWW REVIEW: Supporting The Creation And Development Of Australian Plays The 2017 Annual GRIFFIN AWARD Was Awarded To David Finnigan for KILL CLIMATE DENIERS.
In it's 20th year, the GRIFFIN AWARD continues Griffin Theatre Company's commitment to producing Australian plays and supporting the creation of new Australian work as it seeks to recognise "an outstanding play or performance text that displays an authentic, inventive and contemporary Australian voi
BWW Review: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Lawler Theatre
Monster Media's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest directed by Carl J.
BWW Review: CLOC presents LES MISERABLES at The National Theatre, St Kilda
Filling the National Theatre to its very brim, both on and off the stage, CLOC's production of Les Miserables is remarkable.
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Regent Theatre
Fans of the classic film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison will not be disappointed with the recreation of the 1956 stage production of My Fair Lady currently playing Melbourne at the Regent Theatre.
BWW REVIEW: Graeme Murphy's NUTCRACKER – THE STORY OF CLARA Is Poignant And Beautiful Contemporary Tale For All Ages
Graeme Murphy's NUTCRACKER - THE STORY OF CLARA is a beautiful expression of love, growth, and friendship.
BWW Review: THIS IS EDEN is a Must-See, No Exceptions at fortyfive downstairs
BWW Review: THIS IS EDEN is a Must-See, No Exceptions at fortyfive downstairs
BWW Review: Shanghai Ballet Brings SWAN LAKE Back to Melbourne at Regent Theatre
BWW Review: Shanghai Ballet Bings SWAN LAKE Back to Melbourne at Regent Theatre
BWW Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN Shines and Shimmers at Her Majesty's Theatre
On opening night of Disney's Aladdin in Melbourne, the audience were standing more than they were sitting! The multi award nominated stage musical by Alan Menken (Music), Howard Ashman (co-lyricist), Tim Rice (co-lyricist), and Chad Beguelin (Book and co-lyricist); based on the Award Winning Disney
BWW Review: GHOST JAM a Spooky Sure-Fire Outing for the Kids at Melbourne Town Hall
BWW Review: GHOST JAM a Spooky Sure-Fire Outing for the Kids at Melbourne Town Hall
BWW Review: CULL is Hysterical Millenial Madness #FTW at Malthouse Theatre
BWW Review: CULL is Hysterical Millenial Madness #FTW at Malthouse Theatre
BWW REVIEW: Bloody And Brilliant, Shake & Stir Theatre Co Deliver A Thrillingly Dark And Mysterious DRACULA
Bram Stoker's Late Victorian Gothic Horror novel comes to life in Shake and Stir's terrifyingly wonderful adaptation of DRACULA.
BWW REVIEW: Opera Australia's Revival Of Handa On Sydney Harbour's CARMEN Is Entertaining But Not True To The Creators Vision
Bizet's CARMEN's big dramatic imagery, colourful crowd scenes and bold iconic music lends itself to a major spectacle like HANDA ON SYDNEY HARBOUR (HOSH), the jewel in Opera Australia's annual programme so it is understandable that they have opted to 'revive' the 2013 production.
BWW Review: TRAINSPOTTING LIVE a Razor-Sharp, Cold Sweat Sensation at fortyfive downstairs
BWW Review: TRAINSPOTTING LIVE a RAazor-Sharp Cold Sweat Sensation at fortyfive downstairs
BWW Review: DIVA MOMENTS at The Alex Theatre
With simply a grand piano and a pair of killer stilettos, 4'11' performer Christina Bianco from New York is a total diva.
BWW REVIEW: Kate Mulvany Delivers Shakespeare's Sinister King RICHARD 3 With Delicious Depth
eter Evans (Director) re-imagines Shakespeare's RICHARD 3 with Kate Mulvany presenting a deliciously evil expression of the vile, murderous, manipulative King.
BWW REIVEW: Michael Gow's AWAY Remains Relevant As A Message Of Understanding, Patience, Care And Compassion
First performed in 1986, based in 1968, this 2017 interpretation of Michael Gow's snapshot of Australiana, AWAY is kept relevant and fresh under Matthew Lutton's direction for Sydney Theatre Company and Malthouse Theatre.
BWW Review: LADIES IN BLACK is a New Australian Triumph at the Regent Theatre
Tim Finn's new musical Ladies in Black is critically acclaimed and award-winning…and it deserves it all and more.
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PAW Patrol™ Live! "Race to the Rescue" MyState Bank Arena (7/25-7/25) |
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Saplings - Art Centre Melbourne The Show Room (7/31-8/01) |
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The Music and Life of Barbra Streisand starring Melinda Schneider Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne (8/07-8/07) |
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NAT''S WHAT I RECKON: Panic at the Bistro The Thornbury Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Kindred People 2026 The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts (9/01-9/05) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel (3/06-12/12) |
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Nicolai's The Merry Wives of Windsor Irene Mitchell Studio (7/18-7/18) |
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Mackenzie Arts Centre Melbourne (7/23-8/09) |
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Menopause The Musical Athenaeum Theatre One (9/02-9/06) |
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Bring It On - The Musical The National Theatre (7/11-7/19) |