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This moving and vibrant Rising show is a must-watch
★★★★
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This moving and vibrant Rising show is a must-watch

Gurr Era Op, a beautifully composed dance theatre piece, is like a sea breeze: it blows strong and tastes fresh.

  • by Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Vyshnavee Wijekumar

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Actor, rapper, activist, comedian: This artist has got the lot
★★★★
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Actor, rapper, activist, comedian: This artist has got the lot

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town, including Yasiin Bey’s two Vivid gigs and the STC’s Stolen.

  • by John Shand and James Jennings
One of Melbourne’s most underrated bands return home and blow off the roof
★★★★★
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One of Melbourne’s most underrated bands return home and blow off the roof

At first, indie duo Good Morning and the Melbourne Recital Centre seemed like an unusual match. But then the music started.

  • by Will Cox, Andrew Fuhrmann and Brodie Lancaster
Cameraman and a random seagull are the stars of this love letter to the Opera House
★★★★
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Cameraman and a random seagull are the stars of this love letter to the Opera House

Our critics look over the latest performances around town, including Romeo & Juliet Suite and Marlon Williams.

  • by Chantal Nguyen, Bernard Zuel and Peter McCallum
This play about Julia Gillard will hold your attention, regardless of your politics

This play about Julia Gillard will hold your attention, regardless of your politics

It’s worth seeing this show just to watch Justine Clarke transform into Gillard and, in a thrilling display, deliver the misogyny speech in full.

  • by Cameron Woodhead, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Andrew Fuhrmann and Jessica Nicholas
It’s a gas! Laughs and gasps fill the Regal for this smart update of a classic play

It’s a gas! Laughs and gasps fill the Regal for this smart update of a classic play

A clever and subtle reworking of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 psychological thriller that gave us the term gaslighting makes for an entertaining night of theatre.

  • by Mark Naglazas
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Newtown to Nashville: The Whitlams’ Tim Freedman takes a surprise detour
★★★★
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Newtown to Nashville: The Whitlams’ Tim Freedman takes a surprise detour

Our critics review the latest shows around town.

  • by John Shand, Shamim Razavi, Peter McCallum and Michael Bailey
This Sunset Boulevard looks the part, but just isn’t dark enough to deliver

This Sunset Boulevard looks the part, but just isn’t dark enough to deliver

This production marks Sarah Brightman’s long-awaited return to musical theatre – but despite its many highlights, the show falls short.

  • by Cameron Woodhead and Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
An unmissable world-class showcase: These dancers strut the stage like demi-gods
★★★★★
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An unmissable world-class showcase: These dancers strut the stage like demi-gods

Our critics deliver their verdicts on the latest shows around town.

  • by Katie Lawrence, John Shand, Shamim Razavi, Angus Thomson, Michael Ruffles and Joyce Morgan
Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney work a charm as The Odd Couple

Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney work a charm as The Odd Couple

It’s the slob versus the neat freak in this Neil Simon classic, in a delightful comic pairing.

  • by Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Tony Way
Overwhelming, mesmerising: This is one of the best hours of Aussie comedy you’ll see
★★★★★
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Overwhelming, mesmerising: This is one of the best hours of Aussie comedy you’ll see

Lou Wall pulls off a high-wire act with stunning aplomb.

  • by Daniel Herborn, Peter McCallum and James Jennings