Reviews
Spring Awakening
ELDER CONSERVATORIUM BACHELOR OF MUSIC THEATRE
NOVEMBER 2019
"Paul Sinkinson adequately leads his live six-piece band through the score, and though only a small band, the sound which is created (with help from sound designer Jamie Mensforth), is sufficient and pleasing to the ear, with each note played with precision."
"All have strong, confident voices... Music Director Paul Sinkinson leads a top notch band."
Kinky Boots
THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY OF SA
SEPTEMBER 2019
"Choral work varied from good to excellent; a clear product of Paul Sinkinson’s work as Musical Director. Sinkinson also drives the eleven-piece band from his keyboard, ably assisted by his Associate Musical Director Peter Johns. Sinkinson’s tempi are spot-on and the band has the appropriate rock-pop feel for Lauper’s score. Equalisation kept getting better during performance, so I predict a season of exuberantly well-played music."
"With powerful principals and Paul Sinkinson directing a fabulously capable band with perfect sound balance between singers and instruments, G&S may brag another production of excellence."
"The band... was excellent and created a richness to the evening."
"The orchestra in the hands of Paul Sinkinson are precise and tight."
Avenue Q
HILLS MUSICAL COMPANY
NOVEMBER 2018
"The songs in Avenue Q are very memorable and laugh out loud funny in places. Harmonies in this show are excellent and the band, led by Paul Sinkinson, is tight."
"It is obvious that the HMC production of Avenue Q is a moment in amateur theatrical time when a large number of talents collide and blend to achieve a stunning result... Everyone named in the impressive production list has had an influence in creating a wonderfully slick and professional show... All aspects of the production, in particular, sound quality and lighting were spot on. Music from “The Band” provided a subtly blended vehicle to accompany some remarkable singing voices.
The Theatre Association of South Australia
"The musical theatre aspect must be commended. There's a wonderful live band, led by Paul Sinkinson, and the singing voices of the entire cast are strong."
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
NORTHERN LIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
APRIL 2018
"The music enthralled, entertained and underscored a magical evening. I was truly impressed with the vitality and vigour of the pit conductor, Musical Director Paul Sinkinson, who was seen bouncing and brandishing his baton with bounteous bravado just below stage throughout a long theatrical evening. His musicians all played perfectly, without noticeable fault."
"...Add to this the talent of Paul Sinkinson as Musical Director, leading a tight orchestra through a score featuring some complicated dance music."
"Paul Sinkinson has marshalled together a fantastic orchestra with a great bold, brassy sound and has the cast singing vocals that ring out clear through the theatre."
Bye Bye Birdie
THE METROPOLITAN MUSICAL THEATRE CO. OF SA INC.
AUGUST 2017
"...the ensemble work is tight, the harmonies terrific, the costumes bright, the stage design sharp, the lighting spot-on, Paul Sinkinson’s orchestra is sweet on the ear and the timing and the spirit of the show is energetic, hammy and effervescent."
The Barefoot Review
"Their [the high-standard ensemble] vocals, under the musical direction of Paul Sinkinson, were excellent. This, along with Gordon Combes and Leonie Osborn’s multi-coloured, cartoon-esque set design... transported audiences completely into the vibrant, energetic world of the rock ‘n’ roll era."
Wicked
MATT BYRNE MEDIA
JULY 2016
"Paul Sinkinson makes an impressive debut himself as conductor of his very capable bunch in the pit."
Adelaide Now
"Off stage, the stars of the show include... Paul Sinkinson’s gifted debut as a musical director."
"The music by Stephen Schwartz doesn’t skip a beat – every song is a winner that is executed with utter professionalism by Matt Byrne’s stellar cast."
Glam Adelaide
"Musical direction by Paul Sinkinson is tight. The orchestra play beautifully and the sound mix is good."
Mary Poppins
MATT BYRNE MEDIA
JULY 2015
"The ensemble are marvellous. Gordon Combes, with the aid of his assistant MD, Paul Sinkinson, has drilled them well – the music is a joy."
"Musical direction by Gordon Combes brought a well-known soundtrack to life, with an ensemble of skilled musicians."