Shoulder pads, big hair and vivid colours come back to the future in the vibrant Australian premiere season of The Wedding Singer.
FROM DOWN UNDER: Jekyll & Hyde 25th Anniversary Concert in Melbourne
Well worth the 25 year wait, this was the Moment, not just for Anthony Warlow to actually play Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on stage, but also for Australia to finally see a professional production of Jekyll and Hyde.
FROM DOWN UNDER: Mamma Mia! in Melbourne
It may be winter in Melbourne, but inside the newly refurbished Princess Theatre there is nothing but idyllic Greek island sunshine as Mamma Mia! returns in a new production.
FROM DOWN UNDER: New Australian musical CROSSxROADS
What a difference a director makes. With the evolution of new musicals still not fully supported in Australia, CROSSxROADS stands well ahead of recent entries due to the simple act of engaging a strong director. The immediate benefit is that any rough patches or teething problems are at least partially soothed by the innovation and vision of a director who treats the work like a prized gem