A night of musique française
July 12, 2024 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Although all three of last night’s SSO composers were French, they presented clearly contrasting works, with not a whiff of impressionism from any. Read more
Il Trittico – an opera review by Murray Dahm
July 5, 2024 by Murray Dahm
Puccini’s Il Trittico is a peculiar piece. Its name is the Italian for a triptych, three panels of the same (usually religious) artwork related to one another. Read more
Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures
July 5, 2024 by Alex First
A Melbourne ice show reviewed by Alex First Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
June 30, 2024 by Alex First
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When Night Comes (Broad Encounters)
June 22, 2024 by Alex First
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The Last Train to Madeline
June 22, 2024 by Alex First
If you are looking to attend a superbly executed, exciting and energetic new play featuring top-notch acting, look no further than Fever103 Theatre’s The Last Train to Madeline. It is a breath of fresh air. Read more
The Choir by ABBA The Museum
June 20, 2024 by Alex First
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Despicable Me 4
June 20, 2024 by Alex First
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The Woman in Black
June 15, 2024 by Alex First
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The Music of John Williams: a music review by Alan Slade
June 14, 2024 by Alan Slade
“The Music of John Williams – Iconic Film Scores Live in Concert” played to a capacity audience in the Concert Hall of Sydney’s iconic Opera House on opening night, June 13, featuring 80 members of the SSO and 120 singers of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs conducted by Nicholas Buc. Read more
The Sitting Duck
June 13, 2024 by Alex First
A political thriller concerning a trade union official and whistleblower who wasn’t believed after a violent personal attack, The Sitting Duck, is based on fact. Read more
Inside Out 2
June 13, 2024 by Alex First
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The Exorcism
June 13, 2024 by Alex First
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Daniel Kitson Collaborator
June 13, 2024 by Alex First
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Blackout Stories
June 6, 2024 by Alex First
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Julia
June 5, 2024 by Alex First
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Multiple Bad Things
June 3, 2024 by Alex First
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Carpet and Sand
June 3, 2024 by Alex First
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100 Reasons for War
June 3, 2024 by Alex First
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Sunset Boulevard
May 30, 2024 by Alex First
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The Teachers’ Lounge
May 29, 2024 by Alex First
A movie review by Alex First
Tosca
May 26, 2024 by Alex First
Opera at Margaret Court Arena reviewed by Alex First Read more
The Odd Couple
May 24, 2024 by Alex First
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Mendelssohn’s Elijah: a music review by Shirley Politzer
May 22, 2024 by Shirley Politzer
The Wedding March, which so many happy couples have walked down the aisle to, was composed by Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, who Queen Victoria described as ‘the greatest musical genius since Mozart’ and ‘the most amiable man.’ Read more
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
May 22, 2024 by Alex First
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Billy Elliot The Musical
May 20, 2024 by Alex First
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Rootless Cosmopolitans
May 20, 2024 by Alex First
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Parade: a musical reviewed by Ben Apfelbaum
May 20, 2024 by Ben Apfelbaum
The legendary producer and director Harold Prince conceived and directed this musical on Broadway. Read more
PIAF! The Show
May 17, 2024 by Alex First
Melbourne entertainment reviewed by Alex First Read more
The Three Musketeers: Part I D’Artagnan
May 16, 2024 by Alex First
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