Suzannah Conway

Suzannah Conway is an experienced arts administrator, having been CEO of Opera Queensland, the Brisbane Riverfestival and the Centenary of Federation celebrations for Queensland. She is a freelance arts writer and has been writing reviews and articles for over 20 years, regularly reviewing classical music, opera and musical theatre in particular for The Australian and Limelight magazine as well as other journals. Most recently she was Arts Hub's Brisbane-based Arts Feature Writer.

Suzannah Conway's Latest Articles

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Opera review: A Celebration of Opera by Voxalis

The finale to Voxalis’ inaugural program for 2022 offered a tantalising mix of opera favourites with some welcome lesser-known repertoire.

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Theatre review: Boy, Lost

The true story of a boy snatched from his mother’s arms and their journey back to one another makes for…

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The changing face of chamber music in Australia

Chamber music is increasingly being played by small-scale orchestras at festivals around the country, while enjoying a popular resurgence.

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Concert review: Musical Theatre Gala, QSO

An entertaining evening of music theatre hits across a diverse program, but lacking high quality production values to really make…

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Warwick Adeney steps down from the QSO  

Ushering in a new era for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as a legendary concertmaster retires and a new management team…

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Creating an exciting new vision for contemporary arts and culture

Brisbane Powerhouse unveils a revitalised program for contemporary arts in the RiverCity following Covid and floods.

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Making a big splash with Singin’ in the Rain

A collaboration between Prospero Arts and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre embodies a future direction for the performing arts in…

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Music review: Contra Schubert

Expertly played by some fine musicians, this chamber music program needed some refinements in presentation.

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Celebrating home-grown hero of Queensland theatre

The life and work of theatre practitioner and entrepreneur, Bryan Nason celebrated 'off stage'.

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Fighting back, the survival of the National Circus Festival

Last held in the Mullumbimby showgrounds in 2017, the National Circus Festival is making a welcome return after a five-year…

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