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Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'
A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.
The Audition review: a new musical gets a promising start in Tasmania
There were only four performances of The Audition in Hobart, but this musical was a hit.
Book of Mormon review: the Broadway hit returns to Sydney
The Book of Mormon is as offensive as ever but the music's still good and the production is sharp.
Plied and Prejudice review: Austen thrills His Majesty’s Theatre, WA
An evening of Austen with plenty of laughs, Plied and Prejudice may be the most fun you’ll ever have at…
Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages
Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.
Working Class Magician: Rehired review – staged with safety in mind
Working Class Magician: Rehired features an inventive setup of a safety seminar for working magicians.
Performance review: BullyBully, Sydney Opera House
An imaginative fun performance for the young and young at heart.
Theatre review: The Play That Goes Wrong, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
On its 10th anniversary this play is as silly and entertaining as it was a decade ago.
Musical review: Promise and Promiscuity, Chapel off Chapel
An energetic musical romp through assorted well-known Austen tropes.
