Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Armed with "the muscles of twenty men and the brains of twenty mussels", Bananaman is here to save the residents of Acacia Road, and Bananaman the Musical is here to save off-West End theatr…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, January 7, 2018
The massive space of the Olivier Theatre houses a staging rich in period detail. Even the air itself seems to have a tinge of sepia tone.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM[SHARE]Thursday, January 4, 2018
More than a year after its triumphant world premiere in Sydney, Dream Lover finally arrives in Melbourne. Anchored by the extraordinary star turn of David Campbell, the potent, pristine prod…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 30, 2017
Visiting superstars, theatre renovations, a maestro exposed and the untimely death of a beloved international baritone dominate the 2017 year of opera.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]The boutique musical boom went off the boil in 2017, while on the professional scene, Melbourne's East End was dominated by one man: Casey Nicholaw.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 16, 2017
The mysterious Dr Coppelius may be far more sinister than jolly old Santa Claus, but his status as a toy-maker means he is a welcome visitor in the festive season.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, November 26, 2017
A satire about satire, new Eddie Perfect musical Vivid White is as surprising as it is amusing, as familiar as it is shocking, and as polarising as it is entertaining.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, November 23, 2017
A new collective of committed artists breathes fresh life into independent musical theatre favourite The Last Five Years with an immersive, music-centric production.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The long-awaited Great Australian Musical has finally arrived. By turns hilarious and heart-rending, Muriel's Wedding the Musical is as meticulously crafted and brilliantly performed as the …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM[SHARE]Monday, November 20, 2017
Merrier than ever, The Merry Widow returns in a decadent new production: The 1920s art deco update is a completely natural fit for the Widow's world, placing the pleasure-loving characters i…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Thursday, November 16, 2017
In yet another triumph, Melbourne Opera not only presents a superb evening of bel canto opera, but also corrects a long-standing arts omission by staging the Australian premiere of Donizetti…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 1, 2017
This production encapsulates the very best of what makes The Production Company such a treasured asset in the Melbourne musical theatre landscape: the re-enlivening of an all too rarely seen…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 25, 2017
CLOC Musical Theatre revives seminal Broadway classic A Chorus Line in a production that neatly balances a fresh interpretation with respectfully traditional elements.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, October 22, 2017
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov delivered mightily on their promise of An Evening of Opera Highlights, giving their all as they performed sterling repertoire in an unforgettable concert.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Saturday, October 21, 2017
It seems that when StageArt are not too busy presenting Australian premiere musicals, celebrating diversity in casting or providing affordable high quality entertainment, they are shining th…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM[SHARE]Friday, October 13, 2017
Once again presenting a boutique musical with enough power to fill a theatre at least five times the size, StageArt has rewarded local audiences with a thrilling production of the Broadway a…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 11, 2017
A group of six school students volunteer to assist with the clean up and rescue mission after a hurricane hits the tropics. Stranded after the pilot experiences engine troubles, the group of…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 10, 2017
It was Kismet when Michael Ball and Alfie Boe met back in 2007 whilst performing for English National Opera. Their album Together was the UK's highest selling album last year, and the pair h…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Monday, October 9, 2017
Based on the collaboration of real life composers Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, They're Playing Our Song can be described as a play with songs.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Saturday, September 30, 2017
Created with complete respect to the original concept, yet feeling fresh and new, this production is a thrilling 105-minute rollercoaster ride of insidious malevolence, blatant self-righteou…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM[SHARE]Friday, September 29, 2017
A mesmerising feast of modern dance, Self is an exploration of the pressures, choices and questions that shape The Artist. Choreographer du jour Michael Ralph has created 55 minutes of thoug…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Fresh from two sold-out, extended-by-public-demand seasons in Auckland, Pop-up Globe finds an ideal home in arts capital Melbourne. Perched on the hill at Royal Botanic Gardens, the impressi…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Monday, September 25, 2017
A glittering celebration of twentieth-century pop music, the Australian premiere season of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is blessed with a superb local cast.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, September 24, 2017
An artistic triumph, Black Rider combines a magically innovative production with an incredibly characterful cast to create a highly memorable evening of adult theatre.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Moving from traditional classical dance to innovative modern dance, The Australian Ballet School capably illustrated the breadth and depth of the students' talents in their highly entertaini…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A dazzling diorama of stunning scenery and capricious choreography, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a delectable delight for children and adults alike.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, September 3, 2017
A return visit to Symphony in C provided the welcome opportunity to enjoy Resident Guest Artist David Hallberg on stage in Melbourne. A Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Hallber…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Watching The Bodyguard the Musical is like meeting a person with infectiously high self-esteem; their self-image is crystal clear and they project unflinching self-confidence.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM[SHARE]Monday, August 28, 2017
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra served up a dreamy slice of heaven in their Mid-Season Gala presentation of Thaïs in concert.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM[SHARE]Sunday, August 27, 2017
Positioning abstract modern dance alongside pure classical ballet, The Australian Ballet's mixed program Symphony in C showcases not only the breadth of talent of the company but also the as…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM[SHARE]Sunday, August 13, 2017
With regular Sydney home, Joan Sutherland Theatre, closed for most of this year for multi-million dollar renovations, Opera Australia has curated an alternative series of events at other Syd…
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