Isabelle Oderberg

A veteran journalist, Isabelle Oderberg is a comedy fanatic and has been reviewing comedy for six years. She also reviews restaurants, opera and theatre.

Isabelle Oderberg's Latest Articles

The 11 member cast of 'Peter and the Starcatcher' all in bright colourful costumes.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Peter and the Starcatcher, Arts Centre Melbourne

The prequel to 'Peter Pan' is fun for all the family.

A performer wearing a kangaroo costume with a pink tutu in 'Josephine wants to dance.'
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Josephine Wants to Dance, Arts Centre Melbourne

Not much bounce in this ballet interpretation of the iconic children's book.

An illustrated picture of "Grug" standing in a field of grass. He is triangular shaped with feet and a large nose.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Theatre review: Grug, Arts Centre Melbourne

An award-winning show based on a picture book creature.

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Theatre review: Little Blue Dot, Monash University

What do a team of astrophysicists have to do with making children’s theatre?

A stage filled with performers dressed as animals and birds with a backdrop and set covered in Aboriginal designs.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Parrwang Lifts the Sky, Malthouse Theatre

Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country, this is a tale of a magpie named Parrwang who saves…

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

School activities review: Slow Art Collective: Pavilion 2024, Abbotsford Convent

A free, immersive and creative workshop experiences for kids.

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Disney On Ice, Rod Laver Arena

This Disney franchise is an evergreen winter fixture, to the delight of young audiences everywhere.

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Theatre review: Hide the Dog, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING

The first trans-Tasman First Nations children’s production toured from Sydney to Melbourne for RISING.

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Teeny Tiny Stevies, Sidney Myer Music Bowl

ARIA award-winning children's band perform outdoors to a delighted audience of young and old(er).

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Are We There Yet?, Arts Centre Melbourne

This stage adaptation of the popular Alison Lester picture book is not quite there yet.

1 2