Reviews
WAKE review: queer cabaret from the Emerald Isle
WAKE brings a riot of colour and music to the Sydney Festival.
Hot Chip review: joy in repetition at the Sydney Opera House
Returning to Australia as part of Sydney Festival, Hot Chip showed why they are such beloved musical icons.
Mama Does Derby review: wheeling onto stage with brutal tenderness
Despite the roller derby chaos, the real heart of Mama Does Derby is in how it portrays a complex mother-daughter…
Sugar review: a frothy, fun and fearless Midsumma treat
This whirlwind production works Chappell Roan into Pretty Woman by way of Tomáš Kantor’s commanding queerness.
The Importance of Being Miserable review: a bracing antidote to happiness culture
Equal parts cultural history and philosophical takedown, The Importance of Being Miserable finds humour, clarity and unexpected hope in life’s…
Hamlet Camp review: 'To be, or not to be' as an occupational hazard
Quick, funny, and uncomfortably human, Hamlet Camp drags you into a world where art won’t let go, and neither will…
Observer, Observed review: public art about public surveillance for Sydney Festival
Julia Phillips’ art installation on Pyrmont Bridge encourages us to reflect on our willingness to participate in the surveillance state.
Post-Orientalist Express review: spectacle, parody, and the limits of post-orientalist dance in a festival economy
A fascinating but unresolved Sydney Festival production by avant-garde Korean choreographer Eun-Me Ahn.
Cluedo review: comedy-thriller brings the board game to life
A board game turned cult film turned stage show, Cluedo is screwball comedy crowd pleaser.
Objet d’Art – Theo Koning review: a dynamic tribute to the late WA artist
Across a five decade career, artist Theo Koning explored his unique perspectives on the human experience.