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Circus Oz – Here, There and Everywhere
When were you last at the circus? Genevieve Spiteri reviews the Circus Oz show for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. When was the last time you went to the circus? Do you remember the incredible acrobatics and hilarious antics of the performers? Now is the perfect time to experience it again with Circus Oz’s Here, There and Everywhere these school holidays at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. An absolutely seamless performance from start to finish,
Apr 123 min read


Piip and Tuut at Concert
Estonian clowns Piip and Tuut have landed in Melbourne to brighten your school holidays for Melbourne Comedy Festival, Genevieve Spiteri reviews. Welcome to Piip and Tuut at Concert! Two impatient janitors who can’t seem to sit still are here to entertain and delight your young ones this school holidays as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival . I had the absolute privilege of attending the "World-Famous known only in Estonia" clown duo Piip and Tuut ’s Mel
Apr 43 min read


Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett
Playing for an incredibly short run in Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre, Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett is a must-see show for classic rock lovers… and anyone interested in seeing a masterpiece in non-linear, theatrical storytelling, Genevieve Spiteri reviews. There is so much to say about Chrissy Amphlett. Before tonight, I barely knew anything about her - I did know two of her songs, though I didn't even know they were Australian - "I Touch Myself" a
Mar 203 min read


A Christmas Carol: Review
Genevieve Spiteri reviews Australia's fourth run of Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas tale. Heavy spoilers ahead for the novel and light spoilers for this production! (Although if you don’t know how the story goes by this point, that’s kind of on you) Premiering to London audiences nine years ago, Matthew Warcus and Jack Thorne’s production of A Christmas Carol has been praised as one of the greatest theatrical adaptations of the source material, and after experiencing it
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Theatre coming to you, Melbourne!
While headline shows like Beetlejuice and In The Heights wrap up, new theatre is hitting Melbourne's stages soon, Genevieve Spiteri...
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Review: In The Heights
In The Heights takes Melbournians on a powerful journey abroad, Genevieve Spiteri and Louie Cina review. A little slice of New York is...
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Review: Here you come again
Have any of us really gotten over our pandemic lockdown trauma? Genevieve Spiteri reviews Here You Come Again , a Dolly-Parton-flavoured...
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch has hit Melbourne running as part of the Rising festival. Running until the end of June, Sean Miley Moore and...
Jun 19, 20253 min read
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