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REVIEW | Smash It!

Reviews 13 Apr, 2024

Smash It! Unites Youthful Energy with Timeless Talent for a Circus Spectacle Like No Other Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Circus Oz reaffirms its status as a performing arts staple for the last four decades, delivering a captivating performance with its latest offering, Smash It! Premier… Read Article

REVIEW | Swamplesque

Reviews 13 Apr, 2024

Swamplesque Laugh Out Loud with Swamplesque, Where Shrek Gets a Sassy Makeover! Reviewed by Brendan Daynes In the murky depths of the theatre world, where creativity meets comedy and Shrek meets burlesque, lies the hilarious production of Swamplesque. As the disclaimer hilariously… Read Article

REVIEW | 40th Annual Green Room Awards

Reviews 12 Apr, 2024

40th Annual Green Room Awards A Night of Glamour and Artistry as the Green Room Awards Turns 40! Reviewed by Brendan Daynes The 41st Annual Green Room Awards dazzled audiences with a night filled with celebration and recognition of outstanding talent across various performing arts gen… Read Article

REVIEW | Wicked

Reviews 9 Mar, 2024

Wicked The Musical Step into the Spellbinding World of the Witches Reviewed by Brendan Daynes In the vast and ever-evolving world of modern musical theatre, where numerous productions vie for attention, Wicked remains a timeless classic. Since its debut on Broadway over twenty years… Read Article

REVIEW | The Sound of Music

Reviews 3 Mar, 2024

The Sound of Music Timeless Tale, Timeless Triumph: The Sound of Music Charms and Inspires Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Nestled within the majestic walls of Melbourne’s National Theatre, rising musical theatre company Theatrical has brought forth a dazzling rendition of of one… Read Article

REVIEW | Much Ado About Nothing

Reviews 3 Mar, 2024

Much Ado About Nothing Summer Nights Come Alive with Australian Shakespeare Company Reviewed by Brendan Daynes In the lush surroundings of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, under the summer sky, the Australian Shakespeare Company presents their latest production: a capti… Read Article

REVIEW | Flamencodanza

Reviews 24 Feb, 2024

Flamencodanza Takes Audiences on a Captivating Journey of Sound and Movement Reviewed by Brendan Daynes As the lights gently dim on a cozy, intimate stage, Aylin Bayaz and Raul Mannola stand poised for their electrifying performance in Flamencodanza, beckoning audiences to immerse… Read Article

REVIEW | Cuddle

Reviews 24 Feb, 2024

Cuddle A Heist Where Dance and Absurdity Collide Reviewed by Brendan Daynes CUDDLE, a contemporary dance performance choreographed by Harrison Ritchie-Jones and featuring the talents of both Ritchie-Jones and Michaela Tancheff, delivers an unforgettable exploration of intimac… Read Article

REVIEW | Rent

Reviews 24 Feb, 2024

Experience the Power of RENT A Musical Journey That Hits All the Right Notes Reviewed by Brendan Daynes In the heart of Alphabet City, where the pulse of 1996 New York City beats relentlessly, RENT takes centre stage in a modern interpretation that promises to stir the soul of both die-har… Read Article

REVIEW | Rocky Horror Show

Reviews 17 Feb, 2024

Rocky Horror Show Rocky Horror Show Dazzles Melbourne Once Again! Reviewed by Brendan Daynes On Sunday, February 11th, the iconic Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne once again became the epicentre of excitement and antici-pation as Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returned to capti… Read Article