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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

‘Fresh & a-peel-ing’: BANANAMAN – Southwark Playhouse by Simon Parris

Armed with “the muscles of twenty men and the brains of twenty mussels”, Bananaman is here to save the residents of Acacia Road, and Bananaman the Musical is here to save off-West End th…

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Sunday, January 7, 2018

FOLLIES – National Theatre by Simon Parris

The massive space of the Olivier Theatre houses a staging rich in period detail. Even the air itself seems to have a tinge of sepia tone.

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

FROM DOWN UNDER: Dream Lover: the Bobby Darin Musical by Simon Parris

More than a year after its triumphant world premiere in Sydney, Dream Lover finally arrives in Melbourne. Anchored by the extraordinary star turn of David Campbell, the potent, pristine prod…

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Looking back: The best of Australian opera this year > #theatre2017 #YearInReview by Simon Parris

Visiting superstars, theatre renovations, a maestro exposed and the untimely death of a beloved international baritone dominate the 2017 year of opera.

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Looking back: The best of Australian musicals this year > #theatre2017 #YearInReview by Simon Parris

The boutique musical boom went off the boil in 2017, while on the professional scene, Melbourne’s East End was dominated by one man: Casey Nicholaw.

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Saturday, December 16, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Coppélia by Simon Parris

The mysterious Dr Coppelius may be far more sinister than jolly old Santa Claus, but his status as a toy-maker means he is a welcome visitor in the festive season.

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Eddie Perfect musical Vivid White by Simon Parris

A satire about satire, new Eddie Perfect musical Vivid White is as surprising as it is amusing, as familiar as it is shocking, and as polarising as it is entertaining.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Thursday, November 23, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Last Five Years by Simon Parris

A new collective of committed artists breathes fresh life into independent musical theatre favourite The Last Five Years with an immersive, music-centric production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Muriel’s Wedding the Musical by Simon Parris

The long-awaited Great Australian Musical has finally arrived. By turns hilarious and heart-rending, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical is as meticulously crafted and brilliantly performed as th…

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Monday, November 20, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Merry Widow by Simon Parris

Merrier than ever, The Merry Widow returns in a decadent new production: The 1920s art deco update is a completely natural fit for the Widow’s world, placing the pleasure-loving characters…

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Roberto Devereux by Simon Parris

In yet another triumph, Melbourne Opera not only presents a superb evening of bel canto opera, but also corrects a long-standing arts omission by staging the Australian premiere of Donizetti…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Brigadoon by Simon Parris

This production encapsulates the very best of what makes The Production Company such a treasured asset in the Melbourne musical theatre landscape: the re-enlivening of an all too rarely seen…

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: A Chorus Line by Simon Parris

CLOC Musical Theatre revives seminal Broadway classic A Chorus Line in a production that neatly balances a fresh interpretation with respectfully traditional elements.

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Sunday, October 22, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: An Evening of Opera Highlights by Simon Parris

Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov delivered mightily on their promise of An Evening of Opera Highlights, giving their all as they performed sterling repertoire in an unforgettable concert.

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Saturday, October 21, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Beautiful Things by Simon Parris

It seems that when StageArt are not too busy presenting Australian premiere musicals, celebrating diversity in casting or providing affordable high quality entertainment, they are shining th…

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Friday, October 13, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Memphis by Simon Parris

Once again presenting a boutique musical with enough power to fill a theatre at least five times the size, StageArt has rewarded local audiences with a thrilling production of the Broadway a…

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Second Hurricane by Simon Parris

A group of six school students volunteer to assist with the clean up and rescue mission after a hurricane hits the tropics. Stranded after the pilot experiences engine troubles, the group of…

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Michael Ball & Alfie Boe, Together in Concert by Simon Parris

It was Kismet when Michael Ball and Alfie Boe met back in 2007 whilst performing for English National Opera. Their album Together was the UK’s highest selling album last year, and the pair…

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Monday, October 9, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: They’re Playing Our Song by Simon Parris

Based on the collaboration of real life composers Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager, They’re Playing Our Song can be described as a play with songs.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Saturday, September 30, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Assassins by Simon Parris

Created with complete respect to the original concept, yet feeling fresh and new, this production is a thrilling 105-minute rollercoaster ride of insidious malevolence, blatant self-righteou…

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Friday, September 29, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Self by Simon Parris

A mesmerising feast of modern dance, Self is an exploration of the pressures, choices and questions that shape The Artist. Choreographer du jour Michael Ralph has created 55 minutes of thoug…

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: As You Like It by Simon Parris

Fresh from two sold-out, extended-by-public-demand seasons in Auckland, Pop-up Globe finds an ideal home in arts capital Melbourne. Perched on the hill at Royal Botanic Gardens, the impressi…

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Monday, September 25, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Simon Parris

A glittering celebration of twentieth-century pop music, the Australian premiere season of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is blessed with a superb local cast.

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Sunday, September 24, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Black Rider by Simon Parris

An artistic triumph, Black Rider combines a magically innovative production with an incredibly characterful cast to create a highly memorable evening of adult theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Australian Ballet School’s Showcase 2017 by Simon Parris

Moving from traditional classical dance to innovative modern dance, The Australian Ballet School capably illustrated the breadth and depth of the students’ talents in their highly entertai…

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Simon Parris

A dazzling diorama of stunning scenery and capricious choreography, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a delectable delight for children and adults alike.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Sunday, September 3, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Symphony in C by Simon Parris

A return visit to Symphony in C provided the welcome opportunity to enjoy Resident Guest Artist David Hallberg on stage in Melbourne. A Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Hallber…

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: The Bodyguard the Musical by Simon Parris

Watching The Bodyguard the Musical is like meeting a person with infectiously high self-esteem; their self-image is crystal clear and they project unflinching self-confidence.

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Monday, August 28, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Thaïs in Concert by Simon Parris

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra served up a dreamy slice of heaven in their Mid-Season Gala presentation of Thaïs in concert.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM
Sunday, August 27, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Symphony in C by Simon Parris

Positioning abstract modern dance alongside pure classical ballet, The Australian Ballet’s mixed program Symphony in C showcases not only the breadth of talent of the company but also the …

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Sunday, August 13, 2017

FROM DOWN UNDER: Parsifal by Simon Parris

With regular Sydney home, Joan Sutherland Theatre, closed for most of this year for multi-million dollar renovations, Opera Australia has curated an alternative series of events at other Syd…

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