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There is a great track record of musical theatre tackling political material. Bloom seems too afraid of its own subject material to truly tackle the issues.

This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes the Prince of Reggaeton, J Balvin, a bright new musical by Tom Gleisner, a long-awaited opera, gigs by 070 Shake, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Noah Cyrus and Tove Lo, plus a play about Australia’s first all-woman motor garage.

<strong>Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Theatre Company</strong><br>Katie Weston’s songs are effective enough and Gleisner’s lyrics are serviceable, but Bloom comes to life when the excellent cast get to perform all together