Matilda was magic on stage. As an all-rounded show, musicals don’t get much better. The theatre was filled with adults and children who gasped, clapped, cried and jumped of fright in unison. Tim Minchin is a wordsmith, and his work resembles the sharp wit... moreMatilda was magic on stage. As an all-rounded show, musicals don’t get much better. The theatre was filled with adults and children who gasped, clapped, cried and jumped of fright in unison. Tim Minchin is a wordsmith, and his work resembles the sharp wit and tinkering tunes of Stephen Sondheim, together with a unique Minchin sense of fun and childlike humour.
My only contact with Ghost, the musical before watching the show was hearing the song, “With You,” performed in a charity concert. I was in tears by the end of the song; its subtle meaning and fragile delivery was powerful and took me to that vulnerable p... moreMy only contact with Ghost, the musical before watching the show was hearing the song, “With You,” performed in a charity concert. I was in tears by the end of the song; its subtle meaning and fragile delivery was powerful and took me to that vulnerable place where I couldn’t avoid wondering how I would deal with the loss of my husband. After hearing the song, I was inspired to see the show, even though Ghost will be in Melbourne in less than a year. Sadly, “With You” was the highlight of the show for me. One good song and some impressive illusions are about as good as it gets. less
