For the World Premiere of Matthew Robinson's musical METRO STREET:

“Impeccable cast, staging and music hit all the right notes.”
          Murray Bramwell, The Australian, 9/04/09.

“Stars old and new dazzle with equal brilliance over Metro Street.”
          Samela Harris, The Advertiser, 10/04/09.

“This is a very important show.”
          Matt Byrne, Sunday Mail, 12/04/09.

“The State Theatre Company’s production is a gutsy, raw, original work with modern and relevant lyrics and fresh and haunting music by gifted young Australian Matthew Robinson.
          Stephanie Johnson, Australian Stage Online, 10/04/09.

“Metro Street is a stellar new show that propels Australian musical theatre into a new galaxy.”
          Stephanie Johnson, Australian Stage Online, 10/04/09.

“On so many levels, it reflects all that gives us pride and hope in the theatre.”
          Samela Harris, The Advertiser, 10/04/09.

 “I will someday boast to envious aficionados that I was at the world premiere production of Metro Street.”
          David Grybowsky, dB Magazine, 22/04/09.

“Director Geordie Brookman has delivered a finely tuned production that excels in all areas.”
          Rohan Shearn, aussietheatre.com, 9/04/09.

“…do not ungenerously leave without giving a standing ovation.”
          David Grybowsky, dB Magazine, 22/04/09.

“It is Debra Byrne’s spine-tingling solo that especially reveals Robinson ambition and his memorable achievement.”
          Murray Bramwell, The Australian, 9/04/09.



For Matthew's portrayal of Freddy Eynsford-Hill in Opera Australia's MY FAIR LADY:

"Matthew Robinson's Freddy was delightful and had the best voice of the night."
          Suzannah Conway, The Courier Mail, 2/09/08.

"Of the supporting roles Matthew Robinson was a real stand out as Freddy Eynsford-Hill...He really nails his big number "On The Street Where You Live" and brings a strong sense of that innocent charm that is so necessary in that role."
          Nigel Munro-Wallis, ABC Brisbane, 1/09/08.

"Robinson has a beautifully open tenor voice and a sparkle in his eye to match..."
          Cameron Pegg, Brisbane Scene Magazine, 4/09/08.

"Matthew Robinson, perfectly cast as the handsome, gormless Freddy Eynsford-Hill, brings down the house with his singing of On The Street Where You Live."
          Bill Stephens, Canberra City News, 11/08/08.

"Music theatre rising star Matthew Robinson causes hearts of all persuasions to pitter-pat when, as Freddy, he launches into On The Street Where You Live. Rarely has an upper class twit been so sweetly lovesick, handsome and irresistible."
          Diana Simmonds, Stagenoise, 26/06/08.

"Matthew Robinson turns Freddy into a singularly sweet-voiced crooner."
          Peter McCallum, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23/06/08.

"Matthew Robinson in the role of Freddy Eynsford-Hill delivered a most beautifully controlled rendition of 'On The Street Where You Live' with an elegant tonal purity."
          Brett Casben, Australian Stage Online, 25/06/08.

"OA newcomer Matthew Robinson was as charming as he was handsome..."
          Peter Burch, The Australian, 19/05/08.

"I was also struck by the vocal purity of Matthew Robinson (Freddy) in his Opera Australia debut."
          Judith Hatton, Citysearch, 18/05/08.

"One often wishes Eliza would away with loyal and lovestruck suitor Freddy, played with real heart by Matthew Robinson."
          Jane Howard, The Age, 27/05/08.



For IMMACULATE CONFECTION (Matthew Robinson and Lucy Durack's cabaret of Matthew's original music):

“Robinson creates lyrics of wit and tenderness, and marries them to music of sophisticated craftsmanship, attractive melodies and clever modulations.”
            John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald, 04/07/05.

“Irritatingly gifted…”
            John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald, 04/07/05.

“…sparklingly original…”
            Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser, Adelaide,17/06/05.

“…too good to be true…”
            Ron Banks, The West Australian, 12/09/05.

“…clearly a talent to watch…”
            Jim Murphy, The Age, Melbourne, 30/05/05.



For KISS KISS BANG BANG (Matthew Robinson and Lucy Durack's follow up cabaret of Matthew's original music:

“…the charismatic pair showcased their talent in a stylish, entertaining blend of pop, jazz and music theatre with Robinson penning all the new songs.”
          Karen Marais, The West Australian, 16/10/07.

“Robinson's finely wrought, witty lyrics, original melodies and clever modulations have secured him a reputation as an original, major talent.”
          Karen Marais, The West Australian, 16/10/07.

 “Their palpable chemistry was finely honed in their latest show through Durack's bubbly effervescence and Robinson's nuanced sophistication.”
          Karen Marais, The West Australian, 16/10/07.



GENERAL:
 
“In a few years we could be talking about Lerner, Gershwin, Porter and Robinson.”
            Roslyn Guy, The Age, Melbourne, 04/12/04.

“…a fresh, young voice of Australian theatre.”
            Jim Murphy, The Age, Melbourne, 14/06/05.

“…a major talent...”
            Jeanne Pratt AC, The Australian, 13/06/05.

“…a ‘brilliant new’ musical creator.”
            Jo Roberts, The Age, Melbourne, 25/11/04.

“Matthew Robinson has carved a diverse career as an actor, writer and musician and his dizzying career trajectory has recently culminated in an all-new Australian musical, Metro Street.”
          Karen Marais, The West Australian, 17/03/08.    

“...an up and coming Australian songwriter that we need to hear more from here in the States.”
          David Hurst, Show Business Weekly, New York City, 2004.