Vanessa Francesca
Vanessa's Latest Articles
Theatre review: Hercules
A modern lens dismantling of the myth-making behind the heroic figure of Hercules.
Musical review: Driftwood
A story of creativity, family and resilience that revolves about Jewish identity and diaspora.
Exhibition review: Helmut Newton: In Focus
Showcasing the life of the man, as well as his photography, in a stylish and pensive tribute.
Concert review: To Barbra, With Love!
An all-star line up pay tribute to a musical icon.
Theatre review: Yes
A performance tasked with the forensic asking of questions to unpick a messy world.
Theatre review: Yentl, Arts Centre Melbourne
An historical play about love and faith with modern resonance.
Theatre review: Admissions, MTC
A comedy of manners about race and higher education.
Theatre review: Solas, La Mama
A lesser known tale of James Joyce's daughter comes to the fore.
Theatre review: An Unforgivably Brief History of Australian Theatre with Dr Rob
An entertaining and edifying survey of Australian theatre throughout the ages.
Exhibition review: Vivienne Binns, MUMA
A survey of an iconoclastic artist who explored feminist ideology and advocated within community arts.