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Based in LONDON, The awkward corner is a collection of words by ellen burgin. writer, feminist, theatrical journalist.

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REVIEW: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
May 15

May 15 REVIEW: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Ellen Burgin

Singin' In The Rain is an absolute delight for theatre goers and lovers of the original movie.

CLOC PRESENTS A WICKED TALE
Apr 13

Apr 13 CLOC PRESENTS A WICKED TALE

Ellen Burgin

CLOC have made the world green with envy with this year’s production of Wicked and the first outside of the professional tours. 

Apr 11
Apr 11 REVIEW: RHONDA BURCHMORE & TREVOR ASHLEY: TWINS

Ellen Burgin

From the moment Rhonda Burchmore and Trevor Ashley hit the stage at the Playhouse at The Arts Centre, the giggles begin in the audience that end as full belly chuckles at the darling cabaret.

REVIEW: SONG CONTEST, THE ALMOST EUROVISION EXPERIENCE
Apr 10

Apr 10 REVIEW: SONG CONTEST, THE ALMOST EUROVISION EXPERIENCE

Ellen Burgin

Song Contest nails the comedy, glamour and drama of Eurovision, being both the perfect piss-take and homage to the glorious European spectacle. 

REVIEW: HOT BROWN HONEY
Apr 9

Apr 9 REVIEW: HOT BROWN HONEY

Ellen Burgin

Sticking it to the man has never tasted so sweet.

Apr 7
Apr 7 REVIEW: AKMAL

Ellen Burgin

Akmal returns to Melbourne International Comedy Festival, armed with his only character voice and a lesson for us all.

Apr 3
Apr 3 REVIEW: SAMMY J AND RANDY LAND

Ellen Burgin

Fresh off their television show Sammy J and Randy in Ricketts Lane, they’re back with their first narrative stage show in four years. 

Apr 3
Apr 3 REVIEW: LAWRENCE LEUNG: VERY STRANGE THINGS

Ellen Burgin

Leung’s latest offering, Very Strange Things, features experiment’s, mind games and impossible coincidences, and enough Star Wars references to make this geek weep. 

Apr 1
Apr 1 REVIEW: LES AND MIS

Ellen Burgin

Join Karen from Finance and Dean Arcuri for the revolution against Myki for a crass and crude and not at all miserable evening. 

Mar 26
Mar 26 REVIEW: DOLLY DIAMOND, UP LATE AND INTIMATE

Ellen Burgin

“The reviews are in, she made herself laugh and no one else” was a witty and self depreciating lie by Dolly Diamond at the opening night of her show. 

Mar 26
Mar 26 REVIEW: PENNY ARCADE, LONGING LASTS LONGER

Ellen Burgin

Penny Arcade does not want you to think her nostalgic, because she is not nostalgic for the bad times across the last five decades.

REVIEW: ELEANOR’S STORY
Mar 17

Mar 17 REVIEW: ELEANOR’S STORY

Ellen Burgin

An emotional true story and first hand journey into World War II.

REVIEW: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Mar 16

Mar 16 REVIEW: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Ellen Burgin

In a week where we lost Australia’s original Pirate King, Jon English, Waterdale have opened their 2016 season with Essgee’s The Pirates of Penzance. 

REVIEW: THE LITTLE MERMAID
Mar 14

Mar 14 REVIEW: THE LITTLE MERMAID

Ellen Burgin

SLAMS goes ‘Under the Sea’ with Ariel and friends for two weeks only.

REVIEW: IN THE HEIGHTS
Mar 12

Mar 12 REVIEW: IN THE HEIGHTS

Ellen Burgin

The show, with its big cast numbers, energetic music and incredible harmonies is borderline a spiritual experience for hard core theatre fans.

Feb 27
Feb 27 ANNIE COMES TO DONCASTER

Ellen Burgin

Wendy Samantha Productions has bet their bottom dollar on this year’s production of Annie.

Feb 4
Feb 4 REVIEW: GONE

Ellen Burgin

A cheeky and very funny show about desire, loss and finding yourself when part of you is gone. 

Jan 26
Jan 26 GASWORK’S BIGGEST MIDSUMMA PROGRAM YET

Ellen Burgin

This week Gasworks launched their biggest Midsumma program yet, and also solidified their place as Melbourne’s biggest Midsumma venue for this year’s festival. 

REVIEW: GENDER SPANNER
Jan 22

Jan 22 REVIEW: GENDER SPANNER

Ellen Burgin

A highly personal, charming and witty journey searching for one’s self and for equality. 

ALICE’S RETURN TO WONDERLAND AT YABC
Jan 12

Jan 12 ALICE’S RETURN TO WONDERLAND AT YABC

Ellen Burgin

Stage School Australia and the Young Australian Broadway Chorus kick off 2016 with another musical for young people, performed by young people, with another season of Alice In Wonderland Junior.

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Based in London, UK, The Awkward Corner is a collection of words by Ellen Burgin. Communications and media advisor, writer, feminist, theatre journalist. 

The opinions on my website are my own and do not reflect those of my employers or their clients. 

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