Reviews

Victoria Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor

With the astonishing soprano Jessica Pratt in the title role, Victoria Opera have re-imagined the 1986 Opera Australia production of Lucia…

10 years ago

The Critic’s Brisbane Premiere at Studio Theatre

Currently at the intimate Studio Theatre, Alex Broun’s The Critic explores the value of theatre reviewers and their apparent make-or-break power over…

10 years ago

The Future is Now!

Dim lights, classical music, a dancer, and a robot on an empty stage. The dancer approaches the robot with subtle…

10 years ago

MICF: Stephen K Amos – Talk Show

A mixture of interviews and stand up makes Talk Show an entertaining way to spend an afternoon. Hosting a number…

10 years ago

MICF: Adam Zwar – Agony Live

Under the guidance of host Adam Zwar, Agony Live saw four panellists relish the uncensored nature of stage, free from…

10 years ago

MICF: Isabella Valette – Princesstuous

Armed with sparkles, informative slides, hilarious reworkings of pop songs and an amazing amount of pink, Princesstuous is a witty…

10 years ago

MICF: Madeleine Stewart – Lady Muck

A joy of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is finding performers who are willing to take a risk with unconventional…

10 years ago

MICF: Diana Nguyen, Naked

Funny, clever and incredibly entertaining, Diana Nguyen’s Naked is an absolute joy to watch. While the show explores some dark…

10 years ago

MICF: Neal Portenza Neal Portenza Tracey

Josh Ladgrove's beret-wearing Neal Portenza blows me away every time I see him. With a design including balloons, some lovely…

10 years ago

MICF: Jake Johannsen, Talking Show

At a very-well-aged 50-something and from the USA (he was a favourite on Letterman), I don't think there's anyone more middle…

10 years ago