Reviews
Theatre review: StrawBrain, Fringe World
An endearing but flawed musical about coming to terms with one’s identity.
Performance review: The Acoustic Life of Boatsheds, Big hART
Ferry-boarded to encounter original performances inspired by the boatsheds, workshops and waterways of Sydney.
Dance review: Pursuit, Enneagon Movement
An exploration of female solidarity and intimacy through the movements of seven dancers.
Book review: Killernova, Omar Musa
A poetry collection meditating on family, country, and memory.
Exhibition review: Walking with Colour, Michael Haluwana
Immersive projection art featuring a breath-taking selection of aerial, landscape, astro and wildlife multimedia.
Book review: Adrift in Melbourne, Robyn Annear
Melbourne-focussed book of rambling walks will also appeal to a wider audience.
Book review: The Furies, Mandy Beaumont
A brutal feminist reckoning marks this debut novel.
Theatre review: Tomás Ford: Campfire Ukulele Torture
A night of transgressive humour to agitate and provoke.
Dance review: Act V (digital), Australia Ballet
As part of the Bodytorque.Digital online series by Australian Ballet, Act V explores the 'tension between exhaustion and renewal.'
Theatre review: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fremantle Theatre Company
A feverish night of unrequited love and misguided theatrics.