Australia
The elegance and wry observations of Jeffrey Smart
In his old age, this artist once out of tune with his peers, became one of Australiaâs most favoured sons.
Upcoming 2022 books
Get ready to make room on your shelves in anticipation of these new releases.
Book review: Danged Black Thing, Eugen Bacon
A sweep of short stories written in poetic and sometimes opaque language.
Theatre review: Eddie Perfect, Introspection, QPAC
An all-rounder entertainer performs with charm and passion.
Circus Oz: Company members respond
68 Circus Oz company members have issued a rebuttal to the Board statement released earlier this month.
Music review: Mikelangelo & The Black Sea Gentlemen, Canberra Theatre Centre
A gloriously hilarious, musically astonishing and emotionally heart-punching memorial to the late David Branson.
Time to learn how to stop (working)
Timely reminders of why rest is vital to our best creative work.
Circus Oz: a crisis in a crisis
Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O'Connor explore the current crisis at Circus Oz in a broader context of arts…
Theatre review: Circus in a Teacup, QPAC
Earnest but misguided production that required more direction and clarity.
Most popular reviews in 2021
What were our most-read reviews of the year?