Reviews
Book review: Words are Eagles, Gregory Day
An exploration into the cultural complexities of writing about nature in Australia.
Dance review: Counterpointe
The Australian Ballet delivers a mix of old and new.
Theatre review: Peer Gynt
A live orchestra accompanies this famous but infrequently performed production with words by Henrik Ibsen and score by Edvard Grieg.
Exhibition review: After Fairweather
Ian Fairweather’s legacy through the eyes of contemporary First Nations and diaspora artists.
Book review: Of Marsupials and Men, Alistair Paton
A historical exploration of the study of Australia’s wildlife, and path to extinction.
Macfarlane Commissions upend painting's stereotypes
Third iteration of ACCA’s Macfarlane commissions stages a monumental show with a record-breaking number of artists who reinterpret an age-old…
Exhibition review: Parallel Landscapes, Bundanon
A showcase of three exhibitions that reflect the Shoalhaven environment and the Australian bush.
Theatre review: Golden Blood
A desperate tale set in Singapore about the push and pull of siblings drawn into the underworld.
Book review: Holy Woman, Louise Omer
A debut memoir exploring feminism and religion.
Opera review: Madama Butterfly, Opera Australia
A contemporary take on Puccini's classic opera.