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FROM DOWN UNDER: Peter Pan Goes Wrong in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Opinion, Plays, Touring by Simon Parris4th January 2019Leave a Comment

With physical humour, highbrow theatrical humour, lowbrow theatrical humour, musical theatre moments, live stunts and more, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is highly recommended for fun-loving families of all ages.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Evita in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris28th December 2018Leave a Comment

In much the same way that the history of Broadway is peppered with legendary performances, years from now Australian theatregoers will ask each other if they saw Tina Arena in Evita.

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‘Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated the Melbourne scene’: Musical Theatre Year in Review 2018

In Australia, Concerts, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris20th December 2018Leave a Comment

Five decades into his storied career, Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated the Melbourne musical theatre scene in 2018.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: The Australian Ballet’s Coppélia – Touring

In Australia, Dance, International, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris18th December 2018Leave a Comment

The Australian Ballet continues their cleverly conceived Storytime Ballet series with Coppélia, an ideal first ballet for young audiences.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Rent in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris5th December 2018Leave a Comment

Youthful energy and intelligent direction burn brightly in this exhilarating new production of evergreen modern classic Rent in Melbourne.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Twelfth Night

In Australia, International, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Simon Parris22nd November 2018Leave a Comment

Gorgeous design, cunning direction and a dreamy cast combine for the pure pleasure of Twelfth Night, an early Christmas present from Melbourne Theatre Company.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

In Australia, International, Opera, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris15th November 2018Leave a Comment

The sterling result of the determined and loving labours of countless talents, Opera Australia’s Melbourne presentation of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg is a shimmering musical and visual treat, with added interest coming from some intriguing directorial choices.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Mandy Patinkin in Concert in Melbourne

In Australia, Concerts, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris13th November 2018Leave a Comment

On an ordinary Sunday, Melbourne theatregoers were treated to the extraordinary talent Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: School of Rock the Musical in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris10th November 2018Leave a Comment

It’s Melbourne’s turn to climb to the top of Mount Rock, as feel-good phenomenon School of Rock makes its blistering Australian debut.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s La Bohème in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Opera, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris9th November 2018Leave a Comment

In its third Melbourne appearance, Opera Australia’s splendid 2011 production of La Bohème is as appealing as ever.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Astroman

In Australia, International, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Simon Parris5th November 2018Leave a Comment

Brimming with warmth and heart, world premiere play Astroman takes audiences back to the 1980s in an all too rare familial focus on First Peoples of Australia.

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FIRST LOOK: Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs, Katie Brayben & Natalie Simpson in Honour at Park Theatre

In Australia, Awards, Features, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Sticky by Featured Content30th October 2018Leave a Comment

Take a look at Alex Brenner’s fantastic production shots to get a hint of what to expect from Tiny Fires’ production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s Honour at Park Theatre. The marital drama, which stars Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs, Katie Brayben and Natalie Simpson, opens at the north London venue tonight.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris29th October 2018Leave a Comment

Completing their ever-grander 20th season, The Production Company serves up a delectable slice of musical theatre heaven with the merrily macabre A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.

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WATCH: The cast of Honour tell us about Joanna Murray-Smith’s ‘deep & complex’ drama

In Australia, Awards, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Video by Featured Content25th October 2018Leave a Comment

As Tiny Fires’ revival of Joanna Murray-Smith’s acclaimed drama Honour  begins its run at Park Theatre, the cast speak about why this hit play excites them. Watch the footage (below) then get booking!

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Nine the Musical in Melbourne is ‘a smartly conceived, darkly burnished boutique production’

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris21st October 2018Leave a Comment

One of Broadway’s most rapturously beautiful scores, Nine the Musical is given a smartly conceived, darkly burnished boutique production by prolific Melbourne company StageArt.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris19th October 2018Leave a Comment

Mark Doran gives a thrilling, world-class performance in the title roles as CLOC Musical Theatre successfully trades the melodramatic for the macabre in this revival of its 2005 production of Jekyll & Hyde.

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‘It feels like a boxing ring, where insights are thrown like punches’: Katie Brayben on reviving Honour at Park Theatre

In Australia, Awards, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Sticky by Featured Content16th October 2018Leave a Comment

Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben returns to the London stage this month in Joanna Murray-Smith’s tale of a marriage in crisis, Honour. The former star of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells us why she’s so excited about this new production and performing at the intimate Park Theatre.

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Madiba the Musical in Melbourne

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris9th October 2018Leave a Comment

Showcasing the exciting talents of a diverse cast, Madiba the Musical is ultimately an inspiring celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela.

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PHOTOS: Take a peek at Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs, Katie Brayben & Natalie Simpson in rehearsals for Honour

In Australia, Awards, Features, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Sticky by Featured Content9th October 2018Leave a Comment

Joanna Murray-Smith’s acclaimed drama about a marriage in slipping into crisis, Honour, begins performances at London’s Park Theatre on 25 October. So right now, its impressive cast – Henry Goodman, Imogen Stubbs, Katie Brayben and Natalie Simpson – are deep in rehearsals. Have a peek at what they’ve been up to, then get booking!

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FROM DOWN UNDER: Opera Australia’s Evita in Sydney

In Australia, International, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Simon Parris25th September 2018Leave a Comment

A perfect match of star and show, Evita benefits mightily from the powerhouse vocals and intense presence of Tina Arena.

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