Jesse Chaffey

1 month ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

‘Hadestown’ is a powerful, emotionally evocative piece of musical theatre beating with a passionate heart and a gentle soul. The Anaïs Mitchell musical blends Greek mythology with a soulful, folky, jazzy soundtrack, as it tells the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. There’s so much love in this show – it feels like a warm hug from a cast and crew of people who truly, thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the art of performance. The music here is unlike anything this reviewer has heard in this context. . .

2 months ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey

In ‘Box-Headed Manbaby’, comedian Daniel Connell continues his tradition of delivering relaxing, relatable stand-up in its purest form. With such a colourful offering at our disposal for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, there’s so much to see and so many stories to hear. The land of comedy has evolved, now presented in myriad perspectives across art forms. It’s so much fun to watch the many ways in which people present humour on the stage. All that said. . .

2 months ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey |Real housewives

One thing you can always expect when it comes to Emma Holland, is the unexpected. That’s a pretty tired descriptor, but it couldn’t be more true here: Emma’s 2025 offering ‘Don’t Touch My Trinkets’ is a zany, off-the-wall presentation delving into art history and exploring the many roads Emma travelled down before landing at stand-up comedy. Immediately curious are the four artworks on pedestals as we enter the room – each a different style and each representing touchpoints across Emma’s life.

2 months ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey |Real housewives

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow hit the Palais Theatre stage on Monday night (31 March) to an audience passionate about comedy and looking for a place to lose themselves in laughs. A selection of more than 20 acts hit the stage across the evening. It of course could not be ignored that this was a re-do after a tragic incident halted the original show on 26 March.

2 months ago | scenestr.com.au | Jesse Chaffey |Real housewives

The great fun of a Melanie Bracewell show, is knowing that you’re always going to get at least one excellent story. . . If not maybe ten. Melanie’s tireless teeth-cutting in the industry in recent years – including Gala spots, sold-out shows, and a regular co-hosting gig on Channel Ten – have shaped her as one of the most engaging acts in the business.