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“Less faith in change” – In conversation with the director of Party, Andrew Sutherland

INTERVIEW BY ELIJAH VALERY SLAVINSKIS EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER As an incredibly sane person who was keeping religiously up to date with Farrago’s live blog of the UMSU elections I’ve been quite eager to learn more about Union House Theatre’s upcoming production of Party, taking place at the Guild Theatre from the 24th to the 26th of September. Party is a political satire written by … Continue reading “Less faith in change” – In conversation with the director of Party, Andrew Sutherland

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Gimme Gimme Gimme University College’s Mamma Mia

REVIEWED BY ALEX LAWRY EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER Bringing the sunny Greek islands to Melbourne’s winter, University College’s production of Mamma Mia was a refreshing change from the cold. The 1999 stage musical created by Catherine Johnson is built around music from the classic Swedish pop group, ABBA. Sophie (Catie Froelicher) was raised by her free-spirited mother, Donna (Luella Wyer) in an island taverna. On … Continue reading Gimme Gimme Gimme University College’s Mamma Mia

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Robbery, Vulnerability and a Chicken Burger Murder: the Unique Spectacle that is Cipta’s ‘In Hot Water’ Showcase

REVIEWED BY MIA SUTHERLAND EDITED BY AZMY Along with most of the audience sitting in the intimate Guild Theatre, I was excited and becoming restless, eager for it to tick over to 7:30 pm. We were (impatiently) waiting to watch the drama unfold across three student-written works for Cipta Theatre Company’s Semester Two comedy showcase, In Hot Water. For one hour, I was fully immersed … Continue reading Robbery, Vulnerability and a Chicken Burger Murder: the Unique Spectacle that is Cipta’s ‘In Hot Water’ Showcase

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A dose of disturbing dystopia in Little Hall’s Mr Burns

REVIEWED BY JESS PARKIN EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER For a relatively new Arts Society, Little Hall lured quite an impressive audience to their performance of Mr Burns, a post-electric play. Both the cast and crew of Mr Burns had been busy at work on their social media page, posting trendy and catchy reels that built the excitement of the community – what sort of wonders … Continue reading A dose of disturbing dystopia in Little Hall’s Mr Burns

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Trying on the EDGES: Maybe, Almost, Could Be

REVIEWED BY ZENA WANG EDITED BY AZMY Directed by Eckard Becker, EDGES forms part of VCA’s 2026 Master of Theatre (Directing) Graduate Season. Written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the contemporary song cycle brings together stories of growing up, romance, identity and human connection. Across the evening, five performers move rapidly between different characters and relationships, returning to the same question: standing at the … Continue reading Trying on the EDGES: Maybe, Almost, Could Be

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Anything Goes at Ormond College

REVIEWED BY ALEX LAWRY EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER Ormond College’s production of Anything Goes took to the Union Theatre from the 20th to the 22nd of August 2026. The 1934 musical comedy created by Cole Porter follows the passengers of an ocean liner as love triangles, public enemies and chaos reign supreme. The powerful vocals of Zoe Cowlishaw as Reno Sweeny, Nick Sharr as Billy … Continue reading Anything Goes at Ormond College

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A Chorus Line: St. Hilda’s College Asks What it Means to Become “One”

REVIEWED BY IVY KAYE EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER Walking up the stairs of Parkville’s Arts and Cultural Building, I was transported into a kind of theatre within a theatre. Having taken my seat, and waited for the lights to dim, I was met with A Chorus Line’s familiar opening of ‘Again!’ coming from just a few rows ahead of me. The show, following a group … Continue reading A Chorus Line: St. Hilda’s College Asks What it Means to Become “One”

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Consider Yourself in Good Hands: Newman Theatre Association’s Raucous and Entertaining Oliver!

REVIEWED BY ANNA RYLEY EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER In student theatre, it’s a good mark when you feel totally unconcerned with the possibly of awkward scenes or halted dialogue as an audience member. This was certainly the case with Newman Theatre Association’s stellar production of Oliver!, with the student theatre group going from strength to strength in their growing capabilities to stage spectacular mainstage musicals, … Continue reading Consider Yourself in Good Hands: Newman Theatre Association’s Raucous and Entertaining Oliver!

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MUST’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals: Forget Kool-Aid, come and drink the weird blue shit!

REVIEWED BY ELLA CALLOW-SUSSEX EDITIED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER StarKid fans are a cult – and one I heavily ascribe to. Few other shows live in perfect perpetuity on the internet, but The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is one high on my list. It is a triumph of accessible art. But what a joy to see one live. The challenge of putting on a beloved … Continue reading MUST’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals: Forget Kool-Aid, come and drink the weird blue shit!

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The Flesh is a dream that makes your teeth feel heavy

REVIEWED BY AZMY EDITED BY CHARLOTTE FRASER Content warning: this review discusses abuse, assault, violence, death, cannibalism and manslaughter. It also seriously spoils the show! We need connection with others to survive. The thing is, when you get rid of the structures around you, the only thing that’s left is a bag of meat. You are a bag of meat. And there are just a … Continue reading The Flesh is a dream that makes your teeth feel heavy

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