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Arcadian’s Theatre Group: Well Behaved Women - Review by Benjamin Olivera
For those who aren’t as familiar with musical theatre, a song cycle is a collection of songs coupled together where they all represent a particular theme, topic or point of concern to address. Some of them are poorly written, whilst other’s themes are vague and not clear to interpret. Neither of these things describe Carmel Dean’s “Well Behaved Women” however as it is a powerful and active collection of works that is malleable to use and opens much discussion from audiences b
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Mar 126 min read
PACA Productions: Frozen - Review by Benjamin Olivera
The classic 2013 Disney film “Frozen” was an absolute hit amongst audiences of all ages for many years after its original release and lives on as a classic staple children’s film for many households worldwide. Therefore, when I found that it was turned into a musical for the stage 5 years later, I was absolutely over the moon. I am so glad that this show has finally transferred into amateur theatre companies across Australia over the coming years and I am privileged to be abl
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Mar 128 min read


Believe – A Christmas Musical - Review by Benjamin Olivera
As the countdown begins, you lay out the cookies, milk and carrots for Santa and see the Christmas lights as you drive down the street… a brand new Australian theatre show called “Believe – A Christmas Musical” has opened at the Lounge within the beautiful Chatswood Concourse. Within it, it tells the amazing story of the origin of Santa Claus and how he went from being a humble toy maker to being that big jolly man in red and white that we know and love! Under the director Ch
danielconway0
Dec 20, 20256 min read


Miranda Musical Theatre Company: Mary Poppins - Review by Benjamin Olivera
There’s something undeniably magical about seeing a beloved classic brought to life on stage, especially when it’s done with heart,...
danielconway0
Sep 27, 20257 min read


LittleBig Theatre Co: We Aren’t Kids Anymore - Review by Benjamin Olivera
Images courtesy of Jessie Jay Photography LittleBig Theatre Co’s We Aren’t Kids Anymore , presented at Qtopia, is nothing short of a...
danielconway0
Aug 27, 20256 min read


PACA Productions: Footloose - Review by Benjamin Olivera
If there was ever a show to get your heart racing and your feet tapping, PACA’s Footloose is it. Bursting onto The Concourse stage with...
danielconway0
Aug 23, 20256 min read


Arcadians Theatre Group: &Juliet - Review by Benjamin Olivera
Jukebox musicals are FAR from my favourite piece of theatre to watch as there is often a ‘cringe’ factor when it comes to the music...
danielconway0
Aug 20, 20256 min read


Curveball Creatives: Once On This Island - Review by Benjamin Olivera
Imagine an island not bound by geography, but woven from story, song, and the beating hearts of many cultures. It is a place where...
danielconway0
Aug 13, 20257 min read


Miranda Musical Theatre Company: She Loves Me - Review by Benjamin Olivera
There are some nights at the theatre when you sit down, not quite knowing what to expect, and within minutes you find yourself smiling...
danielconway0
Jul 25, 20257 min read
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