The Powerbook
Rowden White LibraryThe title makes the reference to the technology-driven structure of the story, but the theme is a classical one.
Articles tagged with review
The Remains of the Day
Rowden White LibraryThis is the tale of a stale and stuffy old butler (Stevens) who suddenly finds himself on a motoring holiday (of all things!) at the suggestion of his employer.
Perfume : the story of a murderer
Rowden White LibraryOdours, sweet, seductive, sour, alluring and foul assail your senses from the first to the last pages of this enthralling and unique novel which traces the evil ambitions of the murderer, Jean-Baptise Grenouille from birth to death.
Black Cherry Blues
Rowden White LibraryDave Robicheaux, the Catholic Cajun detective, Vietnam vet and recovering alcoholic wrestles with his conscience and various lowlife in modern Louisiana.
Review: Into The Woods
Union House TheatrePresented by the University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association
8-9 and 13-16 May
Once upon a Wednesday evening a girl in a grey coat wandered into the
theatre…..
Review by Mathilda Lunken
Review: Die Hose (The Knickers)
Union House TheatrePresented by The Germanic Players
6-9 May
Although their exaggerated caricatures could potentially become tiring for those who understand the dialogue, they’re great to watch for those who don’t.
Review by Zoe Barron
Video Vox Pops! Melbourne Model: The Musical
Union House TheatreVideo interviews with audience members about the production of Melbourne Model: The Musical… 26-28 March and 1-4 April at 8pm. Matinee 28 March and 4 April at 2pm, Union Theatre, ground floor, Union House
Review: Melbourne Model: the Musical 2009
Union House TheatrePresented by Crunch Productions
26–28 March and 1–4 April
The absolute gratuitousness of the sexual references in this musical will appeal to the simplest members of its audience but it is really the story itself which makes this a must-see production…
Review by Cynthia Sear
Review: Simon Taylor's Illusination
Union House TheatrePresented by Grey Matters
11–14 and 17–21 March at 8pm, Guild Theatre
Taylor uses psychology for suggestion and in the reading of non-verbal communication. In short: science and observation are the reason he can tell you the name of your first kiss and what you’re thinking about in response to given cues… He can tell if you’re lying and he can make you think what he wants… Without a doubt this short show is one that will leave you baffled, a little freaked out and definitely wanting more…
Review by Cynthia Sear
Review: As You Wish
Union House TheatrePresented by the Melbourne University Sri Lankan Student’s Association (MUSLSA)
March 12-15, Union Theatre
MUSLSA’s magical rom-com As You Wish has to be one of the most spirited student theatre productions I have ever seen… If you have never seen a MUSLSA production before, I absolutely recommend you pay a visit to next year’s romp. If it’s anything like this year, you will leave the theatre with a smile on your face and wishing for more…
Review by Leeor Adar
