Reviews
Theatre review: Posh, Old Fitz Theatre
A club for young men, bonded by privilege, shame and vulnerability.
Book review: Highways and Byways, Jimmy Barnes
If you liked Barnes’ previous books, this won’t disappoint. Â
Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie review: portrait of a reclusive artist
Jenny Hicks' documentary on Dale Frank considers the charm and chagrin of the Australian contemporary artist.
Theatre review: The Comeuppance, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
A kitchen sink drama that’s uplifted by exceptional performances .
Dance review: Manon, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
A technically and emotionally challenging ballet that, despite its traditional staging, still asks relevant questions today.
Book review: Saturation, William Lane
A derivative dystopian political thriller.Â
Exhibition review: Tina Stefanou, You Can't See Speed, ACCA
‘You Can’t See Speed’ is a cinematic roller-coaster by Tina Stefanou, featuring blind motorcyclist Matthew Cassar.
Book review: How to Survive 1985, Tegan Bennett Daylight
A novel that compares and contrasts the 1980s and the 2020s through the eyes of teens.
Exhibition review: Rowena Hannan, Group Show: Passage, Liza Posar, SOL Gallery
Symbolism and universal themes are explored in SOL’s latest visual buffet.
Performance review: Hive City Legacy: Naarm Chapter, Arts Centre Melbourne
Across theatre, movement, poetry, music, comedy and circus, BIPOC femme artists showcase their wares.