Reviews
Theatre review: Boy, Lost
The true story of a boy snatched from his mother’s arms and their journey back to one another makes for…
Theatre review: The Lovers
Bell Shakespeare's first musical is fun and sparkly, but hasn't quite worked out its target audience.
Theatre review: One Hour No Oil
A powerful exploration of intimacy, masculinity and economic disenfranchisement in modern day Australia.
Book review: After You Were Gone, Vikki Wakefield
A fast paced, perfectly plotted and brilliantly conceived psychological thriller.
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…