Australian theatre recently lost one of its most beloved performers, with the passing of Michael Falzon. For many, referring to Michael Falzon in the past tense still feels ...
On September 2020 / By Matt MyersAs the world still comes to grips with our COVID-19 era, Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre takes a personal look at our lives during lockdown. Many theatrical companies have taken ...
On August 2020 / By Matt Myers“There’s no people like show people, they smile when they are low”. Those lyrics made famous by Ethel Merman are as relevant now as they were nearly seventy ...
On August 2020 / By Matt MyersCoronavirus hasn’t only closed our theatres, it’s claiming some of out greatest talents, including beloved playwright Terrence McNally. While the world self isolates in the grip of Coronavirus, ...
On June 2020 / By Matt MyersSmoldering looks, pinstripes, fishnets, glitter, leather and all that jazz. No wonder Chicago is so infectious! Whenever Chicago hits town it never falls short of glitz and glamour. ...
On March 2020 / By Matt MyersMelbourne’s Midsumma Festival has been running over 30 years, and is one of the highlights on the Australian LGBTIQ calendar. Here I preview what’s in store this year. ...
On February 2020 / By Matt MyersAmong the classic revivals, film adaptations and jukebox musicals, Australia is up for some long-awaited premieres. Here I preview what’s in store for 2020. Australia There’s no better ...
On February 2020 / By Matt MyersWar Horse has brought a lump to the throat for audiences worldwide. Australia, get out the tissues, because it’s cantering back to our shores. When Michael Morpurgo, the ...
On January 2020 / By Matt MyersThe classic 1985 film Kiss Of The Spider Woman is also an award-winning musical, about to debut in Australia. Written in 1976 by Argentine author Manuel Puig. Considered ...
On December 2019 / By Matt MyersChocolate, golden tickets and Oompa-Loompas! Yes the Wonka Factory has opened in Australia, but the flavour is missing. Roald Dahl has certainly earned his stripes as a children’s ...
On November 2019 / By Matt Myers