September 13, 2011

Two Theatre Lives

I’ve done a terrible job of keeping in contact with so many friends back home in Wollongong, but it really struck hard when I heard news of two of these friends passing away in the last fortnight. Unable to attend funerals or be in the community, I’d like to pay a little tribute here to … See the full post


June 13, 2011

City of Angels: Victorian College of the Arts

On a last minute whim, we caught the students of VCA’s Music Theatre and Production course in City of Angels. From the snap of the clapperboard, this is up my alley. Film noir, private eyes, and early Hollywood during the era of large studios. Add to that a magnificent score by Cy Coleman which is … See the full post


Rock of Ages: Melbourne, Australia

Even though Rock of Ages has been playing a little while now in Melbourne, I hadn’t rushed to see it. A jukebox musical of ’80s rock didn’t seem to be the winning combination in my mind. Regardless, we snapped up some cheap tickets when the opportunity came along and saw the show at the delightfully … See the full post