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★★★
Review
A Letter to Molly: Four generations bring womanhood into focus
Brittanie Shipway’s new play stumbles across issues of identity, agency, and choice – with a delicacy of touch that is to its credit.
- by Harriet Cunningham
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Powerbroker pushes to save two art deco theatres
The fate of the Roxy Theatre at Parramatta and Metro at Potts Point lies with NSW Treasurer Matt Kean after powerbroker Alex Greenwich threw his support behind their restoration.
- by Linda Morris
Mary Poppins serves a spoonful of theatre magic in a most delightful way
It garnered five-star reviews in London and now Mary Poppins the musical is set to open in Sydney.
- by Kerrie OBrien
Growing up, I hated being Indian: Shubshri Kandiah
The star of Cinderella, now playing at the Regent Theatre, was acutely aware of being the only kid at her school who wasn’t white.
- by Amanda Dunn
Harry Potter’s latest trick turns a theatrical marathon into a sprint
The reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child puts the Melbourne cast through its paces.
- by Nick Miller
Pop hits meet Shakespeare as critically acclaimed musical comes to Australia
What if Juliet didn’t die? What if she went on to live a fabulous life singing the hit songs of Swedish pop guru Max Martin? Melbourne is about to find out.
- by Nick Miller
★★★½
Review
Hit comic debut gets a light-hearted sequel - and it’s a joy to watch
The comedy duo makes a welcome return in a sequel about two women doing anything to make a living.
- by Joyce Morgan
★★★★★
Arts
‘Raw emotion’: Everything is spot on in this beautiful take on a classic
Our round up of what’s on Melbourne’s stages leads with an intensely personal and first-class production of La Traviata.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Tony Way and Elizabeth Flux
Pandemic stage to become a permanent addition to Melbourne’s cultural scene
A multimillion-dollar investment in the Malthouse Outdoor Stage will transform the venue from a COVID refuge to an annual hub of music, theatre and comedy.
- by Nick Miller
‘A very public gift’: How it felt to watch the debut of my late partner’s play
Aidan Hennessy died before his final play made it to the stage, but his partner Nova Weetman was in the audience for its premiere.
- by Nova Weetman
Dorian Gray performance cancelled as star recovers from on-stage accident
Actor Eryn Jean Norvill is “doing well” after a dramatic on-stage accident during Tuesday evening’s performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- by Nick Galvin