Australia

Dance review: SITU-8:CITY
Unusual site-specific dance works that respond to a key element from a film.

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…

Theatre review: The Lovers
Bell Shakespeare's first musical is fun and sparkly, but hasn't quite worked out its target audience.

Theatre review: One Hour No Oil
A powerful exploration of intimacy, masculinity and economic disenfranchisement in modern day Australia.

Book review: After You Were Gone, Vikki Wakefield
A fast paced, perfectly plotted and brilliantly conceived psychological thriller.

Book review: Hopeless Kingdom, Kgshak Akec
From South Sudan to Australia, this award-winning novel tracks the journey of childhood, family and the migrant experience.

Theatre review: Girls & Boys, MTC
Despite a fine performance from Nikki Shiels, this MTC production of Dennis Kelly’s powerful script is enervated and underwhelming.

Book review: Desi Girl, Sarah Malik
An engaging, reflective and energised memoir that fills an important space.

Book review: Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here, Heather Rose
This award-winning writer’s eclectic memoir teems with ghosts and gratitude.

Record investment in First Peoples creative industries
Almost $2 million has been invested in First Peoples creatives, businesses and projects in the latest rounds of Creative Victoria…