Acting
Theatre review: Honour, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
An excellent production of a 30-year-old play, but it does feel a bit dated.
Theatre review: Song of First Desire, Belvoir St Theatre
A compelling play about the inheritance of fascism in Spain.
Theatre review: Pride & Prejudice, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Jane Austen’s 'universally acknowledged' novel has been newly adapted by Queensland Theatre in a stunning production.  Â
Ballet review: Nijinsky, Regent Theatre
The Australian Ballet is in its element for John Neumeier's 'Nijinsky'.
Opera review: Candide, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bernstein’s crowd-pleasing comic operetta will have audiences laughing at the absurdity of extreme ideas.
Theatre review: And Then There Were None, Comedy Theatre
The best selling crime novel of all time receives another stage adaptation.
Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.
Theatre review: Our Monster’s Name is Jerry, Theatre Works
Gothic tropes are explored, but without the promised scares.
Theatre review: Short + Sweet Sydney Opening Week, Heat 1, 2025
A competition to find the best 10-minute play. The first heat was of mixed quality.
Performance review: 12 Last Songs, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth Festival
Experimental and unscripted, this interactive, community-driven performance lasted for 12 hours.