On Stage: Billy Elliot the Musical
A new touring production of Billy Elliot the Musical is the perfect example of the power of dance to portray emotions.
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Movie: Emma
A new adaption of Jane Austen’s Emma. ticks all the right boxes thanks to a strong cast and stunning period cinematography.
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Leaving the rat race behind for a more civilised Vanuatu
Most boarding our Melbourne to Port Villa flight are dressed like tradies, and some are stuffing monstrous soft toys into the overhead compartment.
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Movie: National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
Watching Andrew Scott in the stage production of Present Laughter it’s easy to see why he’s the “man of the moment” in the UK.
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Movie: CATS
The movie CATS is the perfect test of the adage “there’s no such thing as bad publicity”.
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Chicago Sizzles at Melbourne’s State Theatre
A `killer’ opening number set the scene for a show-stopping presentation of the hit Broadway musical Chicago.
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Movie: The Addams Family
After watching the movie, The Addams Family, I had some sympathy for my parents. Growing up watching the 1960s television series of the same name, I loved the humour and the eccentric behaviour of this ‘unconventional’ family.
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DreamSong at the Alex Theatre
A musical comedy dubbed “Australia’s Book of Mormon” is never going to be a show for the prudish or those easily offended.
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Opera Australia’s Spectacular Turandot
Opera Australia’s production of Turandot, playing at Arts Centre Melbourne, is a truly spectacular theatrical experience.
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Movie: Brittany Runs A Marathon
Watching Brittany Runs a Marathon may not be ideal if you’re thinking of running a marathon for the first time. Then again it might be motivational.
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