Reviews

Frederica
June 2006
“One of the younger members of the cast, Alex Bond, managed to get a round of applause for some solo work. Deservedly so, as he has a fine voice, that showed strength and depth. With some closer attention to the details of his acting by a director, he will have a bright future in musical theatre.”
Simon Slade - Adelaide Theatre Guide

Trial By Jury
September 2006
“In “Trial by Jury” the usual strong performance by David Roberts as the Learned Judge is complemented by Alex Bond as the defendant, who at fifteen has a very bright future ahead of him.”
Fran Edwards - Adelaide Theatre Guide

Christmas Cavalcade
December 2006
“Australian Jingle Bells”, “Keep it Gay” with Alex Bond and Aaron MacDonald, “Funiculi Funicula” with Jeff Carter, “The Good Ship Lollipop” by the cross-dressing chorus and “Winter Wonderland” by Pam Tucker and Sandra Fameli are just a few of the highlights.”
Stephanie Johnson - Adelaide Theatre Guide

The Pirates of Penzance
Septemebr 2007
“Sandra Fameli as Ruth is delightfully wicked and 16-year-old tenor, Alex Bond, has an excellent voice. Overall, the quality of singing is pleasing enough to ignore some of the weaker vocals.”
Stephen Davenport - Adelaide Theatre Guide

A Jolly, Jazzy Christmas
December 2007
“Tenor Alex Bond impresses with ‘Torna a Surriento’ and ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ The strength of his voice was also used to carry some of the lesser voices in the chorus numbers.”
Simon Slade - Adelaide Theatre Guide

Die Fledermaus
April 2008
“Young tenor, Alex Bond, plays Alfred, and whilst he seemed young enough to be Rosalinda’s son – or even grandson! - that only added to the comedy in their affair. He added a few lines sung from other operas, and had the audience in fits of laughter.”
Simon Slade - Adelaide Theatre Guide

The Mikado
August 2008
“The standout voices of the night are Alex Bond as Nanki-Poo and Danielle Ruggiero as Yum-Yum.”
Fran Edwards - Adelaide Theatre Guide

“The comedy highlights of the evening are ‘Were you not to Ko-Ko plighted’ by Ruggiero and Bond, ‘Here’s a Howdy-do’ with Ruggiero, Bond and MacDonald and ‘The flowers that bloom in the spring’ with those three plus Loveday and Roberts.”
Fran Edwards - Adelaide Theatre Guide

“It was mechanical and uniteresting, but the arrival of Nanki-Poo, confidently played by Alex Bond, saw the energy levels quickly rise, which were sustained when Danielle Ruggiero as ‘Yum-Yum’ took the stage. Ruggiero and Bond are both clasically trained and their fine strong voices put them in a league of their own.”
Kym Clayton - Encore Magazine

“The finale of the opening night performance finished confidently on a high E-flat (I think!) - courtesy of Bond - and the audience left well contented.”
Kym Clayton - Encore Magazine

Roots and Wings
May 2009
“Young Alex Bond as the hospitalised drag queen steals the show in all directions.  He is as touching as he is sly and outrageous - a tough call when you have to do the whole characterisation from bed.”
Samela Harris - The Advertiser

“Star turn is Nigel (Alex Bond), ruling the roost from his bed, vamping and ranting in high camp style eager to break into a Shirley Bassey number at the drop of an eye lash.  Bond has considerable talent and brings a range of shades to the part, exposing fearful vulnerability behind brash facade.”
Russell Starke OAM - Adelaide Review