Author: Wendy Samantha
Review: SIX Serves A Royal Flush Of Pop Perfection
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★★★★★ It’s simply one of a kind, no category! SIX the Musical has blasted into Melbourne with an outstanding cast of queens rocking the roof off the Comedy Theatre. In a display of entertainment like no other, audiences will feel a surge of power, inspiration, sisterhood and beauty in this…
Review: Off Broadway Is A Vibrant Celebration Of Musical Theatre
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It’s the world’s greatest musical numbers celebrated in an exciting spectacle of entertainment! With a brilliant cast of stars lighting up the stage, Off Broadway brings glitz and glamour, sparkles and sequins, inspiring electric energy and a flurry of feathers. Featuring favourite moments from musical theatre, Off Broadway is presented by…
Review: Cirque KOOZA Dazzles Melbourne With Larger Than Life Magic
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★★★★★ Prepare to have your jaw firmly planted on the floor. Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA has arrived at Flemington Racecourse, bringing with it a thrilling explosion of acrobatics, colour and larger-than-life magic. From gravity-defying stunts to moments of pure theatrical wonder, this spectacular production will keep audiences gasping, cheering and…
Review: Waitress Warms The Heart In A Sweet Australian Premiere
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★★★★★ Melbourne, there’s a warm deliciousness that has drifted across our city and landed at Her Majesty’s Theatre, and it’s full of sugary delight and decadent lashings of whipped, creamy goodness. Waitress the Musical has hit the stage, with the Australian premiere filling the air in our hometown with a…
Review: The Jungle Book Is A Fabulously Fun Musical Journey
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Swinging into Melbourne these April holidays, your favourite jungle friends are taking over The Capitol in the CBD in The Jungle Book: The Next Chapter, a fresh adventure inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s classic tales. Mowgli is back to visit his besties Baloo the loveable sloth bear, Bagheera the protective black…
Review: West Gate Is A Story Of Mateship, Memory & Tragedy
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★★★★★ The house is full, and chatter is at a peak. The opening night crowd is in high anticipation, and tonight at the Southbank Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company has an important story to tell. As the lighting rig lifts, we hear the mechanics at work and sparks fly. Six workers take…
Review: The Diary of Anne Frank Spreads Hope, Strength & Humanity
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★★★★★ It’s the start of autumn and on this peaceful Melbourne evening, the sun sets in a glow over Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre. There’s a natural surge of energy rising in the foyer tonight with the opening of Drew Anthony Creative’s The Diary of Anne Frank, and this one will stay close…
Review: Cluedo Brings Murder Most Fun To Melbourne
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The window is wide open, the curtain is waving, there’s fog, lightning and a rumble of heightened excitement for a Tuesday murder! Melbourne is alive with murder, as Cluedo – the hilarious whodunnit play has hung itself with immaculate grandeur at The Comedy Theatre. It’s sudden, scandalous, and executed with absolute…
Kala Gare Relights The Fire In My Brilliant Career
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Back by popular demand, Melbourne Theatre Company kicks off its 2026 season with My Brilliant Career, based on the novel by Miles Franklin. Led once more by the formidable Kala Gare, and featuring much of the original cast, this smash-hit musical earned critical acclaim and five Green Room Awards, including Outstanding Production. Set…
Review: Saturday Night Fever Brings Disco Energy To Melbourne
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The temperature is definitely rising in Melbourne, and a fever has hit the city centre! Saturday Night Fever is here, so lace up those chunky heels, get those big do’s done, and head on down to The Athenaeum Theatre to join in on the groovalicious disco dancing fun. Drew Anthony Creative…
Review: Shrek The Musical Is The Perfect Holiday Treat
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A flock of fairytale characters have taken over Arts Centre Melbourne for Shrek The Musical! There are prattling pigs, silly soldiers, a wicked witch, a funny fairy and a daring donkey. You’ll see mixed-up mice, an ugly duckling, boisterous bears, a wandering wolf and a talking gingerbread man. But behold the hideous,…
Review: Balloon Story Lifts The Everyday Into Something Quietly Magical
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Whatever you can imagine, imagine it in balloons! The most uplifting experience awaits you at Balloon Story, which has bounced its way to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Featuring over 400,000 balloons of all colours, shapes and sizes, be ready to let your creativity go wild! Featuring the best…
Review: Cats Musical Welcomes In The New Year In Melbourne
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The full moon is out, the fog is setting, and as the lights dim, the build of feline curiosity amongst the audience rises. The Australian tour of CATS has landed at Hamer Hall in Melbourne, and the arched elegance is sublime. There’s a purring hum as everyone takes their seats and…
Review: Anastasia The Musical Delivers A Powerful, Hope Filled Escape
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An absolutely enchanted evening awaits in Melbourne with Anastasia, the hit Broadway musical! Making the grandest of entrances, the crowd was full of excitement as their opening night carriage welcomed them into the Regent Theatre. With a sea of gold across the venue, beautiful dress-ups and a scattering of happy young princesses…
Review: DIVA Is A Glittering Celebration Of Iconic Reinvention
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YES! The DIVA Exhibition has landed, and it’s glitz, glam, poise, power and stories that will absolutely inspire all. Everyone knows the saying: “It’s all in the eye of the beholder.” And this is true for anyone’s perception of their own unique version of reality. But, there is also an incredible…
Review: The Christmas Spectacular Delivers Joy, Wonder & Wow
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Christmas was ablaze last night at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, and what a night to remember it was! There truly was no better way to celebrate 2025 than under the stunning stage lights with Prinnie Stevens and Michael Boyd in The Christmas Spectacular. There’s always an air of magic…
Review: Maho Magic Bar Mixes Miracles With Mischief
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It’s Tuesday evening and the vibe is electric hitting the Maho Magic Bar in Melbourne’s funky new and exciting entertainment split-level venue, the Spiegel Haus. There’s a warmth in the fresh summer air, and the energy is a mix of fun-filled anticipation and a dusting of Shichimi Togarashi. The neon lights…
Review: Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland Is A Magic Experience
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There’s no other wish more special for a child than wanting to visit Santa in his magical North Pole at Christmas time. And as my 10-year-old daughter gazed around the giant circus dome at Melbourne’s Christmas Wonderland with starry eyes, she told me it was a dream come true! On a…
Review: Blanc de Blanc Encore At Spiegel Haus Melbourne
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The music is pumping, the tempo is set. The bass beats make your blood rush with awakening adrenaline, and there’s a sensational sea of white with a touch of sparkling glamour. Blanc de Blanc Encore has landed in Melbourne, and it’s spectacular! Entering the Spiegel Haus, the new entertainment precinct…
Review: The 39 Steps Is Murder Mayhem And Madcap Fun
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Forget the train this spring; your ticket should be to the Comedy Theatre, where Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps has burst onto the stage with razor-sharp wit, flawless timing, and laugh-out-loud hilarity. Reminiscent of the film, the audience is transported into a black-and-white movie world where they are happily confronted…
Review: The Spirit Of Dolly Sparkles In Here You Come Again
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It’s a sparkly, glittery, shiny Wednesday night and Melbourne is ready to party on the pink carpet! Here You Come Again has landed, with Dolly Parton fans gathering in delight at the Comedy Theatre. The opening night is filled with big smiles and fabulous heels, and we know we are…
Review: LEGENDS Is A Golden And Fiery Feast Of Identity
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LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) bursts with wit, fire, and fierce originality in this Melbourne Theatre Company presentation. Co-created and co-starring Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong and produced by Performing Lines, this sharp and playful production crackles with energy and invention from start to finish. Lui and Tong juggle…
Review: Beetlejuice Brings the Chaos in a Spirited Spectacle
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There’s a creepy, twisted, shadowy show full of all sorts of hilarity and delightful surprises, and it has jumped out and sprung up at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. It’s Beetlejuice the Musical, and you’re in for a spine-tingling treat! Based on Tim Burton’s 1988 film that has become a…
Review: Lord Of The Rings: A Musical Tale Melbourne
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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale has arrived in Melbourne and there is exceptional magic in absolutely every moment of this outstanding production. The incredibly talented team, both those behind the scenes and on stage bring to life a most wondrous adventure. Every emotion is executed with drive…
Review: Lightfall Nature After Dark Brings Magic This Autumn
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This April school holidays, a beautiful autumn experience awaits at Lightfall: Nature After Dark in the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. This is a new, world-first event for Melbourne’s south-east, brought to life by the team behind the award-winning Lightscape. Lightfall is a smaller, more intimate light trail. It winds through…
Review: Faulty Towers The Dining Experience 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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It’s a mild Autumn evening, and the city is full of friends and family. They are gathering together to be entertained by the amazing shows that are part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For the next week, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at the Oaks on Market Hotel is bringing…
Review: Shirley Valentine Reminds Us To Live A Full Life
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On the last night of January, an enthusiastic, chattering crowd gathered at the Athenaeum Theatre with smiles and excitement. They were ready to hear a stellar story performed by the amazingly talented Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Shirley Valentine. If you’re looking for a summer evening of exceptional entertainment, you have found the…
