Come Rain or Come Shine: a theatre review by Alex First
June 30, 2022 by Alex First
Come Rain or Come Shine is a charming, funny and smart romantic musical comedy, which unfolds over nearly three decades. Read more
Murray Dahm talks to Madama Butterfly star Virgilio Marino
June 29, 2022 by Murray Dahm
The character of Goro in Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly is essential to the opera’s drama. Read more
Passing Strange (Antipodes Theatre Company) at Meat Market Stables, as reviewed by Alex First
June 28, 2022 by Alex First
A dynamic score characterises a coming-of-age story. Read more
Six at the Comedy Theatre, as reviewed by Alex First
June 27, 2022 by Alex First
A contemporary interpretation of the dastardly deeds of King Henry VIII, Six rocks. Its pop vibe is a sure-fire winner. Read more
Harlequinade: a ballet review by Alex First (State Theatre, Melbourne)
June 20, 2022 by Alex First
Love is in the air, but there are those who have other ideas. Read more
The Picture of Dorian Gray: a theatre review by Alex First
June 9, 2022 by Alex First
The Picture of Dorian Gray at Melbourne’s Arts Centre is an extraordinary triumph of talent and theatricality. Read more
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella: a theatre review from Alex First
May 27, 2022 by Alex First
So, you think you know the Cinderella story – the one about the poor “servant” to the evil stepmother and her taunting stepsisters? Read more
Driftwood: The Musical – a theatre review by Alex First
May 23, 2022 by Alex First
Driftwood: The Musical is a heart-wrenching and inspiring piece of musical theatre, reflecting a dark period of history that changed and destroyed the lives of millions. Read more
An American in Paris: a theatre review by Alex First
May 15, 2022 by Alex First
Once you learn that Robbie Fairchild was a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet you can understand why he glides so effortlessly across the stage in a stellar display as the centrepiece of An American in Paris. Read more
Girl from the North Country: a theatre review by Alex First
May 15, 2022 by Alex First
Set during the Great Depression, Girl from the North Country is a brilliantly conceived and executed theatrical production, featuring the music and lyrics of Bob Dylan. Read more
The Heartbreak Choir: a theatre review by Alex First
May 2, 2022 by Alex First
A delightful, poignant, funny, uplifting play with music, The Heartbreak Choir charms its way into our hearts. Read more
Matador la experienca, at Melbourne’s Meat Market reviewed by Alex First
May 1, 2022 by Alex First
Matador la experienca has taken the best of Matador and stepped it up a notch to create a totally electrifying and immersive showcase of talent. Read more
Killing Katie: Confessions of a Book Club – a theatre review by Hila Tsor
January 24, 2022 by Hila Tsor
Killing Katie: Confessions of a Book Club begins through the narrative voice of Linda (Bron Lim) who meets up with her fitness obsessed friend Sam Andrews (Georgina Symes) to talk about the past, and present. Read more
Come from Away: a musical review by Victor Grynberg
October 28, 2021 by Victor Grynberg
It would not be accurate to describe “Come from Away” as simply a musical. Read more
Never Again-Austen Tayshus
Like so many I saw a number of Austen Tayshus shows in the 80’s in Pubs and clubs where you would leave drenched in sweat and feeling like you had just done nine rounds of cage wrestling with Andre the Giant and a Grizzly bear. The latest offering by Austen Tayshus at the Bondi Pavillion still leaves you battered and bruised but dying for more. Read more
Diplomacy: a theatre review by Hila Tsor
July 3, 2019 by Hila Tsor
After its first sold-out session the political thriller, ’Diplomacy’, is back for an encore at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre. Read more
PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic
June 26, 2019 by Hila Tsor
A theatre review by Hila Tsor. Read more
Peter Pan Goes Wrong: a theatre review by Hila Tsor
The title of the play ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ is quite self-explanatory, revealing the main premise of the play. ‘Gone Wrong’ theatre productions are not uncommon but are always full of mischief and mayhem, this being no exception. Read more
Sydney Festival: One Infinity
December 31, 2018 by Arts Editor
One Infinity is a hypnotic, cross-cultural music and dance collaboration, in which the audience is also performers. Read more
Madiba the Musical: a theatre review by Elana Bowman
November 2, 2018 by Elana Bowman
Madiba the Musical celebrates the life of the former South African president’s struggle towards freedom; is interwoven with stories and songs of the Black Africans during the apartheid era. Read more
Second time around
September 5, 2018 by Geoff Sirmai
The role of Tevye in the upcoming Moriah production of Fiddler on the Roof will be played by David Solomon who performed the role in 1994…which was directed by Roberta Goot in charge of the 2018 Fiddler. Read more
The Man in the Attic: a theatre review by Hila Tsor
July 11, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Emotive and powerful, written by Timothy Daly, directed by Moria Blumenthal and produced by Shalom and Moria Blumenthal Productions, The Man in the Attic presents a deep piece to the Sydney audience. Read more
The Secret Singer
July 6, 2018 by Geoff Sirmai
Multi-award-winning darlings of the Australian stage and screen, Genevieve Lemon and Kate Mannix star in the world premiere season of a joyful new musical play – based on a true story – by Joanna Weinberg (Goddess, Pandora’s Bag, Lifeforce, The Piano Diaries). Read more
DRESDEN by Justin Fleming: J-Wire has giveaways
June 12, 2018 by Arts Editor
“That was the hour it all began!” Read more
August: Osage County – a theatre review by Hila Tsor
June 11, 2018 by Hila Tsor
Love vs solitude lays at the heart of August: Osage County. Read more
NSTE to stage a world premiere
October 2, 2017 by Geoff Sirmai
A new show inspired by a true story of a singing teacher whose life is transformed by an unusual pupil will have its world premiere at Sydney’s North Shore Temple Emanuel next month. Read more
Kindertransport – a theatre review by David Kary
We need to step outside of ourselves and into the ‘shoes’ of another human being to truly understand and accept them. Read more
Prince Bettliegend in Sydney
August 7, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
Sydney is hosting the world premiere reconstruction of Prince Bettliegend (The Bedridden Prince) next week. Billed as a comic musical revue, it is presented as part of the Seymour Centre’s Great Ideas Performance Series and the Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music’s Out of the Shadows : Rediscovering Jewish Music and Theatre festival.
Local Sydney theatre company presents Australian premiere of a hilarious new Broadway show.
March 13, 2017 by Geoff Sirmai
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU is a hilarious and wild, musical farce with blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing mums, unexpected guests, and plenty of crazy twists and turns. It’s the funniest wedding you will ever go to… and it’s coming to the Independent Theatre, North Sydney from 31 March! Read more
Mount Scopus to stage Mary Poppins
March 9, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Mount Scopus College is proud to present the Victorian school premiere production of Mary Poppins. Read more