Vanessa Francesca
Vanessa's Latest Articles
Exhibition review: Going Insein, Gertrude Glasshouse
Artwork inspired by the inhumane conditions of the largest prison in Myanmar/Burma.
Theatre review: Worstward Ho, Theatre Works
A rarely presented Beckett play is typically experimental and interior in nature.
Theatre review: Selling Kabul, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
Sylvia Khoury's 'Selling Kabul' is a play that helps us remember why the caged bird sings.
Theatre review: Happy Days, Southbank Theatre
Beckett's play about maintaining optimism in an existential crisis is deftly handled by Judith Lucy.
Theatre review: Macbeth, Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bell Shakespeare's production is minimalist and contemporary.
Theatre review: True West, fortyfivedownstairs
Sibling rivalry resurfaces in this classic Sam Shepard play.
Music review: Jemma Cher, Jazzlab
A young jazz musician performs a solid set of eclectic songs.
Comedy review: Andy Balloch: Am I the Drama? MICF
Balloch's romp through history and contemporary times takes in light and shade.
Music review: Carole King Hits and Rarities, Festival of Jewish Art and Music
A tribute show to an iconic singer and songwriter.
Dance review: Somewhere at the beginning, Arts House
An autobiographical solo work from a performer considered the mother of contemporary African dance.