Reviews
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.
Performance review: The Special Comedy Comedy Special
Asian-Australian comedians, both emerging and established, share the stage in night of merriment.
Concert review: Musical Theatre Gala, QSO
An entertaining evening of music theatre hits across a diverse program, but lacking high quality production values to really make…
Installation review: Eden Unearthed: Art in the Gardens
Over 35 installations are on display in this outdoor setting, exploring both environmental degradation and tendrils of hope.
Exhibition review: SIXTY
Touring exhibition of ceramics offers snapshot, rather than focusing on chronicling history.
Theatre review: Like a Virgo
Astrology, sexuality and Madonna – this charming stand-up and burlesque show made it through the wilderness of Melbourne Fringe.
Opera review: La Traviata
A polished production of Verdi's masterwork about the colourful life and death of a Parisian courtesan.