Beacon Musical Society There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a community theatre company tackles a beloved classic with both affection and ambition, and Beacon Musical Society’s Mary Poppins does exactly that. You might think you already know this show — the songs, the smiles, the spoonfuls of sugar — but Beacon Musical Society proves there’s far more to Cherry Tree Lane than nostalgia. Their production bursts with colour, charm and genuine heart, offering poli

Sydney Musical Theatre There are some musicals that are easy to review. Their success can be measured by the precision of the choreography, the beauty of the vocals, or the spectacle of the staging. Next to Normal is not one of them. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical asks much more of its audience. It explores grief, mental illness and family relationships with an honesty that can be uncomfortable, and perhaps that is why it remains one of the most si

Centre Stage Academy of Performing Arts There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a drama school throws open its doors and lets its students—tiny, timid, seasoned, or soaring—step onto the stage. A Moment in the Sun, Centre Stage Academy’s short play festival written and directed by Wayne Tunks, delivered exactly that kind of magic: warm, messy, heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human. It was a celebration not just of performance, but of growth. The Juniors There