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Musical review: Midnight – The Cinderella musical, Comedy Theatre
Overlong and derivative, this modernised adaptation offers a dull twist on the original.
Foodie game show shaking up the status quo
'eaters' is part live performance, part pub quiz because 'we all have skin in the game' when it comes to…
Musical review: La Cage Aux Folles, State Theatre
Pretty and energetic, but dated.
Musical review: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Seymour Centre
A murky thematic perspective obscures the view despite the brilliant performances.
Theatre review: Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica, Ensemble Theatre
The return of a classic Williamson play about finding connection despite musical and personality differences.
Musical review: American Idiot, Chapel off Chapel
The story's a bit dated but the music lives on!
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Performance review: Mysteries: Creation and Passion
As a two-part experience, somewhere between performance art and theatre, Mysteries has potential, but ultimately still feels like a work-in-progress.
Performance review: Almost a Mirror, Chapel off Chapel
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Theatre review: A Christmas Carol
Forget about the other Melbourne theatre shows on offer, with David Wenham as Scrooge, this is the one to catch!