It is always good to ‘tick’ another piece of musical theatre off the list. But I’d be saving my $100+ ticket money for a show that is fully staged and gives audiences the razzamatazz of big costumes, dance numbers, and sets.
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If you have never seen The 39 Steps this might be the production for you. A great piece of writing, requiring four actors to portray multiple characters, and this version has a committed cast and strong design elements. But—and it is a big ‘but’—most of this production was only mildly amusing, and didn’t inspire any of the anticipated hilarity.
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The Visitors is a must-see show; a relevant, funny, and thought-provoking piece that is First Nations storytelling at its finest
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There is much to enjoy in this 2025 Superstar rock concert production: the lead vocals are all strong, it’s great to hear this score played by talented musicians, and the staging is a visual delight. But Jesus Christ Superstar can be so much more than just a rock concert.
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If you are not at all familiar with Round the Twist, just go along for the magical ride--particularly if you are looking for a pantomime alternative for children age 7-11 .
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is spectacular: great musical performances, beautifully staged, fabulous choreography, an incredible leading lady, and a wonderful songbook to call upon.
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Expectations were high for this latest Woodward Productions show: an experienced production team, presenting a new Sherlock Holmes play at QPAC, with a cast led by the talented Eugene Gilfedder, and promises of a ‘fast-paced dramatic thriller’…
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Sometimes… despite ‘an all-star Australian cast,’ a reworking of a successful film, and a show that apparently was a Broadway hit and promises a fun night out … an apparently crowd-pleasing show doesn’t always get a great review.
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