REVIEWS
Stage Whispers
“A lavish professional production with beautiful production values.”
“Mimma is a fascinating and intriguing production…”
http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/reviews/mimma
Out in Perth
“Mimma Marini, played by the soprano-darling of Andre Rieu fame, Mirusia Louwerse, was the true embodiment of an independent, head-strong Italian journalist. Her acting and accent were impeccable and her voice like the nightingale referred to in the show – sweet, yet rich and full bodied.”
“…the level of talent, script-writing, musical composition and production is worthy of the West End Stage.”
https://www.outinperth.com/review-mimma-a-musical-of-war-and-friendship/
Broadway World
“…the production values are impressive, with a set by Bryan Woltjen that elicits applause when the curtains rise, beautifully crafted lighting by Trent Suidgeest, and a cast that is absolutely crammed with outstanding local and national talent. Perth audiences will undoubtedly relate to the ideas that underpin Mimma: friendship, loyalty, integrity. And many will find something familiar in the account of Mimma coming to Australia from Europe during this era. It's a shame that Mimma isn't more about Mimma rather than everyone else around her; a few more passes at the drawing board could see this home-grown musical worthy of the world stage.”
Theatre Travels
“Presented by an entirely WA-based creative team who form Orana Productions, this show is not only a star vehicle for its array of talented performers, but a testament to the creative abilities of its creators…”
“Mimma’s set is particularly striking, and is so easily transformed into drastically different settings – lending extremely well to the story’s constant jumps in time and location.”
“I urge you to buy a ticket for a night of theatre that you won’t find elsewhere and that you truly won’t forget.”
https://www.theatretravels.org/reviews/mimma-a-musical-of-war-and-friendship-at-the-regal-theatre
Seesaw Magazine
“The creatives behind Mimma have come together to build something new, unique and – with a little more time at the drawing board – world-class.”
https://www.seesawmag.com.au/news/cross-cultural-epic/
Theatre People: 3.5/5 STARS
“The passion of both librettist Giles Watson and composer/producer Ron Siemiginowski shines through in every scene.”
“Mimma” largely works well as a musical, making some interesting observations and providing new insights into Italy’s involvement in World War II, and the British and Australian connections that ensued.”
http://www.theatrepeople.com.au/mimma-war-time-courage-and-resistance/
Fourth Wall Media
Mimma is simply wonderful – the music is perfect and intelligently composed with each era referencing the time and place it is from. The acting and dancing are superb, it features a very strong ensemble cast with each and every one giving us something to look at. Mirusia Louwerse and Holly Meegan will make you fall in love with them – Mimma and Sarah are such well-rounded and accomplished characters. WA can hold its head up high with an original production like Mimma under its belt.
https://fourthwallmedia.wordpress.com/blog/
The Post
”… Mimma’s personal journey gets lost in the broader Italian politics, the drama of her family in Turin, the spirited defence of England, and a curiously brief moment of drama with the sinking of a ship full of Italian immigrants.”
“The cross-cultural epic is a handsome production and a big-hearted effort, and even if it feels episodic and clunky at times, it bubbles with ideas and stirring moments.”
https://postnewspapers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/20042019.pdf
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