By Jake Freeman A testament to the timelessness of theatre is the way certain quality plays transcend generations, continuously captivating audiences with their emotional depth and powerful storytelling. They are reproduced time and again, leaving spectators spellbound, emotionally engaged, and often, in some respects, drained. One such classic is “A Streetcar Named Desire.” This iconic […]

By Jake Freeman One of Shakespeare’s most famous and most acclaimed pieces of work is now being retold with plenty of nuances. Macbeth (An Undoing) is the retelling of the classic Scottish play that puts the iconic Lady Macbeth at the heart of the story. When her husband returns victorious from the battlefield with a prophecy that […]

Last night, Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre was buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” opened to a thrilled audience. And let me tell you, I was not prepared for just how powerful this production would be! With three parts and two intervals, this jet-black comedy may be a long haul […]

Last night, Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre was transformed into a magical wonderland as Beauty and the Beast officially opened thanks to the Disney Theatrical Group. And let me tell you, it was nothing short of extraordinary! Marina Prior graced the red-carpet arrivals and reminisced about seeing the production almost 30 years ago when her wonderful […]

Last Friday, the flagship Dreamskape complex opened its doors at Docklands Melbourne, and guests were in for a night of pure fun and excitement. From the moment they stepped inside, they were transported to a world where they could let loose and be big kids once again. Dreamskape is an augmented reality (AR) entertainment complex, […]

Last Friday evening, Melbourne theatregoers were in for a spine-chilling treat as The Woman in Black opened at the Athenaeum Theatre. Starring the talented duo of John Waters and Daniel MacPherson, this play is a haunting and terrifying live theatre experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat. As the lights dimmed […]

The lights dimmed, the music swelled, and Sarah Brightman took the stage as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. As a past voice student from The Victorian College of the Arts, I had long dreamed of seeing Brightman perform live, and let me tell you, she did […]