PRESS

★★★★ - “endearing and moving… beautifully performed by Maishman and Orton” - Arts Hub

★★★★ - “Mackay’s script beautifully navigates the terrain of the different time periods and carefully builds the layers of the friendship, with each scene adding something to the bigger picture” - Arts Hub

★★★★1/2 - “about as perfect as you are going to get” - What Did She Think?

★★★★1/2 - “It is visually stunning, has sophisticated performances and design elements which are fully realised… the audience is the winner” - What Did She Think?

★★★★ - “the dreamlike quality of the staging and the ruthlessly accurate adolescent dialogue made for exhilarating viewing” - What’s The Show

“the last train to madeline will in equal parts break your heart and make you believe in love again… Fever103 Theatre continues cementing itself as a cornerstone in Melbourne’s independent theatre scene.” - Australian Arts Review

“With a gentle hand, (Tonazzi) crafts intimate moments where his actors can shine. Maishman and Orton’s chemistry is electric, it’s easy to fall in love with these characters.” - Australian Arts Review

“Callum Mackay is cementing himsefl as one of Melbourne’s best emerging playwrights.” - Australian Arts Review

“I was hanging on every word in this brilliant play… one of the year’s best” - The Blurb

“Writer Callum Mackay’s words resonate strongly throughout. It is a stunning piece of work about hope and dreams and nostalgia. His prose leaps from the page to the stage. His development of character is remarkable.” - The Blurb

“Ruby Maishman embodies Maddy with a striking combination of vulnerability and determination… (making) Maddy’s journey both relatable and profoundly moving. Orton’s portrayal of Luke is equally captivating… his performance is a masterclass in subtlety. The chemistry between them is palpable.” - The Theatre.au

“not to be missed… emotional depth combined with exceptional performances and the stunning set design makes the last train to madeline a truly unforgettable experience” - The Theatre.au

“full of twists and emotional turns… I was crying by the end… I feel that this play will sit with me for many years to come.” - Stage Whispers

“impossible not to love… stellar performances from a talented cast make it an eye-catching staging with moments of real theatrical magic” - Limelight

“the pair also boast a heart-wrenching complexity and nuance that manages to expertly evoke the pain of their loving and letting go” - Limelight

“I was absolutely stunned by one of the most enchanting set designs I’ve seen in indie theatre and certainly one of the best uses of the space I’ve seen” - Theatre Matters

“The team at Fever103 Theatre evidently believe in this play strongly and the production values are a testament to their professionalism and commitment to high quality theatre” - Theatre Matters

“Savanna Wegman’s brilliant, ethereal set, a concrete railway overpass swallowed in vines, mimics ancient ruins, a metaphor for the lost friendship” - Melbourne Observer

“Maishman and Orton are excellent in this timeless coming of age story” - Melbourne Observer

“tangled, thorny and truly engrossing” - Chris Boyd

“Stunning… absolutely nails the tone.” - Ryan Hamilton

“Maishman and Orton were captivating… attention to detail in the set design and lighting enhances the experience” - Bohemian Rhapsody Magazine

“Fever103 bring something touching and realistic to the industry… their work resonates deeply.” - Bohemian Rhapsody Magazine