Beetlejuice the musical announces early West End closure despite wowing critics The production based on Tim Burton’s cult 1988 film opened to rave reviews in London in May Evening Standard · Sep 4
Beetlejuice the Musical: An absolute scream 4/5 This adaptation of the Tim Burton classic brings vaudeville chaos to the Prince Edward theatre Evening Standard · May 29
The 20 best theatre, musicals, dance and opera shows in Australia in 2025 Guardian Australia critics pick the best live stage experiences of the year, including Beetlejuice, The Talented Mr Ripley and a nude ode to literature The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2025
‘Nothing compares to it today’: the sequins, scandal and nude showgirls of Australia’s Tivoli circuit Before television stole the spotlight, the Tivoli circuit was the heart of Australian showbiz. Now a new musical by Eddie Perfect brings that lost world back to life The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025
Beetlejuice the Musical review – Eddie Perfect is simply perfect in his nutty and wild hit Regent Theatre, MelbourneBringing his Broadway adaptation of Tim Burton’s film to Australia, Perfect is joyous in the lead role, bounding around the stage like a demented pinball The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2025
Eddie is Perfect as ghost with the most in Beetlejuice A familiar face who wrote the songs for a hit Broadway adaptation of Beetlejuice now plays the titular ghoulish character for Australian theatre audiences. AAP · May 15, 2025
Eddie Perfect: ‘I think my true natural state is utter laziness’ As he enters his ‘wise old man’ era, the former ‘wunderkind’ composer-playwright-performer delves deep into optimism, kindness and his lifelong aversion to disappointing people The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025
Candide review – a joyous, dazzling, bonkers satire Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland TheatreDean Bryant, one of Australia’s greatest directors, coaxes magic out of Voltaire’s novella in an operetta that is both funny and meaningful The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2025
Eddie Perfect charms in wild and witty Bernstein opera A dazzling production combining French philosophy and Broadway tunes by musical virtuoso Leonard Bernstein is having its Australian run. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin The elite Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts will receive a $30 million donation from the Minderoo Foundation. AAP · Oct 28, 2024
Eddie Perfect to star in Aussie premiere of Beetlejuice Eddie Perfect's adaptation of Beetlejuice has toured the US, and now it's coming to Australia, with Perfect in the title role. AAP · Oct 17, 2024
Creatives call on the University of Melbourne to streamline freelance payments Freelance artists are calling on the University of Melbourne to streamline the payment system for independent contractors, saying the current process is a "distressing … administrative ordeal". ABC News · Feb 25, 2023
Tim Minchin talks comedy, the dangerous allure of fame and taking control of his career After his dazzling career comes unstuck, the musician, actor and provocateur reassesses his comedy, questions the dangerous allure of fame, and finds home is where the heart is. ABC News · Nov 6, 2022
What made Warnie ‘so special’? New TV mini-series promises a ‘larger than life’ drama First there was Shane Warne The Musical. Then Netflix' Shane The King of Spin, and TV celebrations of his life. Now, a limited drama series is in the works. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 8, 2022 Revisiting Shane Warne: The Musical – this brilliant show should be considered an Aussie classic In response to the tragic death of Shane Warne last week, actor and composer Eddie Perfect took to Facebook to express his shock and surprise at Warne’s sudden passing.