Reviews
My Brilliant Career review: a mostly stellar adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel
Melbourne Theatre Company’s musical My Brilliant Career is a joyful adaptation of the iconic novel, brought to the stage with…
Iluka review: Cassie Stroud's debut gently unravels family trauma
Cassie Stroud’s novel Iluka takes on the heartbreaking slow bleed of generational trauma.
Comma Sutra review: quirky etymological fun at FRINGE WORLD
Comma Sutra is a hilarious comedy act all about words and language.
Asses.Masses review: donkeys lead epic group video game experience at Sydney Festival
The crowd-play game experience Asses.Masses delivered plenty of donkey puns plus some very difficult questions.
Lacrima review: a Gallic triumph on the Sydney stage
A theatrical tour-de-force, Lacrima rounds out the 2026 Sydney Festival before it continues its run at the Perth Festival.
Human Entertainment review: an unforgettable absurdist variety act
In Human Entertainment, Noah Skape delivers a FRINGE WORLD fever dream.
A Night of Rock and Roll with Bogan Villea review: bogan culture through a Blak, queer lens
Starring as Bogan Villea, Ben Graetz returns to the Sydney Festival with another compelling mix of drag, cabaret and social…
BURGERZ review: juicy queer theatre transforms hate into hope
Travis Alabanza's hilarious twist on a live cooking show confronts transphobia and invites connection.
A History Comedy Show review: an entertaining FRINGE WORLD three-hander
Hosted by award-winning comedian & history buff Raul Kohli, A History Comedy Show brings casual lighthearted fun to FRINGE WORLD.
SEARCHERS review: graffiti, spray paint and bringing the outsider in
The National Art School exhibition SEARCHERS brings audiences into a world that has thrived in the shadows.