Performing Arts

French Women Do Everything Better
This production lacks the panache and humour which the French are famous for, especially when they’re laughing at themselves.

Vivaldi by Candlelight
Already the cognoscenti are comparing Perth Chamber Orchestra, launched only months ago, to some of the world’s best ensembles.

Kamahl – My Life, My Music
This year’s OzAsia Festival had a focus on Malaysia, and no-one epitomises the Australian/Malaysian connection more than Kamahl.

Angela Hewitt
Pianist Angela Hewitt is regarded as an expert on the music of JS Bach.

This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
With such a surfeit of talent and charm, Cosgriff is bound to have a long and successful career.

A Chekhov Triptych
Chekhov's idiosyncratic characters are brought to life by an excellent cast, under the guidance of director Brigid Gallacher.

Contracted shooters hit Carriageworks
Masters of verbatim theatre, version 1.0 turn a spotlight on the privatisation of war zones.

The Graduate
The sex was good and the lines are still funny but we were not seduced by this Mrs Robinson.

Digital invades the classics
From a virtual orchestra to a MIDI-controlled grand organ, technology is updating the classical arena in futuristic ways.

Wangaratta Jazz Festival plays on despite Council crisis
The Wangaratta Jazz Festival has received guaranteed funding, circumventing dependence on a sacked Council.