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Latest theatre reviews
Streetcar Named Desire
Nikki Shiels tries to redeem this revival of Tennessee Williams' Southern Gothic classic that ultimately has nothing much to say
Southbank
Macbeth (An Undoing)
Lady Macbeth has had bad press, with this reworking of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy twisting the knife in her tale
Southbank
Beauty and the Beast
The talented cast shines just as bright as the 2,000-plus lights in this dazzling Disney daydream
Melbourne
Sunset Boulevard
While the musical version of the classic movie still has some oomph, the story of a faded star clinging onto past glories has an unfortunate mirror here
Melbourne
Just announced
Peter and the Starcatcher
This Tony Award-winning production about the birth of Neverland is making its Melbourne debut at the Arts Centre
Southbank
The best of Melbourne theatre and musicals this month
From sparkling musicals to dark plays, here are all the shows happening in Melbourne this month
Streetcar Named Desire
Nikki Shiels tries to redeem this revival of Tennessee Williams' Southern Gothic classic that ultimately has nothing much to say
Southbank
Macbeth (An Undoing)
Lady Macbeth has had bad press, with this reworking of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy twisting the knife in her tale
Southbank
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What's on in Melbourne
Sunset Boulevard
While the musical version of the classic movie still has some oomph, the story of a faded star clinging onto past glories has an unfortunate mirror here
Melbourne
Wicked
Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive
Melbourne
While the musical version of the classic movie still has some oomph, the story of a faded star clinging onto past glories has an unfortunate mirror here
Melbourne
Sunset Boulevard
While the musical version of the classic movie still has some oomph, the story of a faded star clinging onto past glories has an unfortunate mirror here
Melbourne
Wicked
Does this glittering allegorical tale still defy gravity? Two effervescent leads keep the magic alive
Melbourne
Beauty and the Beast
The talented cast shines just as bright as the 2,000-plus lights in this dazzling Disney daydream
Melbourne
Macbeth (An Undoing)
Lady Macbeth has had bad press, with this reworking of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy twisting the knife in her tale
Southbank
Streetcar Named Desire
Nikki Shiels tries to redeem this revival of Tennessee Williams' Southern Gothic classic that ultimately has nothing much to say
Southbank
