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This page lists some reviews of 2008 Performing Arts events. If you are aware of any others (we know there are lots), please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with a link to the online review or details from the printed review.

• Geraldine Quinn: download a selection of reviews from her past shows - geraldine_quinn_reviews.
  
  
• Coles Girls: reviewed by AussieTheatre.com: www.aussietheatre.com/revcolesgirls.htm: "Cole's Girls is laugh 'til it hurts stuff. Sometimes it hurts because it's just so wrong, sometimes it hurts because it's a little bit close to home and sometimes it hurts because you haven't had time to draw a breath between jokes".
  
• Porcelain: at La Mama: reviewed by The Age on Wednesday Jan 30: "Accomplished tale of jealousy, murder and sexual racism"; by the Herald Sun on Tuesday Jan 29; and by Yuhan Lim of Arts Hub: www.artshub.com.au.
  
  
• Chaos & Revelry: reviewed by The Age on Wednesday Jan 30: "Theatricality so extreme it's believable".
  
  
• Out of the Blue: reviewed by The Age on Wednesday Jan 30: "Out of the Blue has virtues: the dramatic effects of Cupid's arrow are given a restrained, poignant portrayal".
  
  
• Dolly Diamond & her 13-piece Big Band: reviewed by The Age on Wednesday Jan 30: "Dalton (aka Dolly Diamond) is a born performer, and if the audience response is any guide, he will be back next year by popular demand".
  Reviewed by the Herald Sun on Sunday 03 Feb: "Taking to the stage with her 13-piece big band, Dolly Diamond dazzles from the moment the lights come up" ... full review text
  Reviewed by Australian Stage on Saturday Jan 26: "Introduced by the band playing, surprise surprise, Hello Dolly, Dolly Diamond proceeded to delight her audience with a range of classic numbers such as Stormy Weather, Hey Big Spender and Summertime" ... full review text 
  
  
• Mutzenball: reviewed by The Age on Saturday Jan 26: "Mutzenball is as entertaining and well-lubricated a variety show as you'll see... a wild ride into our sex-saturated culture. Hop in. Strap on. Don't be shy".
  
  
• The Boy On The Beach: reviewed by The Age on Thursday Jan 24: "Dawson's latest remains a bawdy and thoroughly entertaining romp"; reviewed by Bnews on Jan 24: "And, as with all good shows, The Boy On The Beach inspires conversation long after the last pair of Speedos leaves the stage".
  
  
• Thieving Boy / Like Stars in my Hands: reviewed by Bnews on Jan 24: "This play should not be missed".