Reviews

Book review: Root and Branch, Eda Gunaydin
Twelve essays explore inheritance, family, identity and place through the lens of Turkish-Australian culture.

Theatre review: Cathedral
Looking for the light in the dark depths of a flooded cavern.

Theatre review: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
This version of Brecht's 1941 parable play hits contemporary notes.

Book review: The Tricky Art of Forgiveness, Meredith Jaffé
A questioning survey on the contract and compromises of a marriage.

Book review: If We Were Villains, ML Rio
A slow-burning, Shakespeare-drenched, dark academia mystery.

Exhibition review: Untitled, Eugene Carchesio
An understated exhibition that speaks volumes.

Book review: The Murder Rule, Dervla McTiernan
Another impressive psychological thriller by one of Australia's most talented crime writers.

Theatre review: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A 19th century depiction of one of the Bard's pastoral plays is a delightful experience.

Dance review: Petrushka (Game, Set, Match)
Love and ballet play out on a tennis court in this new work choreographed by Scott Elstermann.

Opera review: Voss
Australia’s own ‘grand opera’ fills the stage for one night only thanks to State Opera South Australia and Victorian Opera.