Reviews

Theatre Review: Beanstalk, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Comedian, actor, writer and director Sam Longley beautifully brings to life the 'revised' version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Theatre Review: James Galea’s Best Trick Ever
A family friendly vibe, Galea leads the way as our charming host of Best Trick Ever presented at the Sydney…

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Theatre Review: Iranian Bauhaus, La Mama
Elnaz Sheshgelani recreates an Iranian performance tradition that transports and delights.

Book Review: Painting the Ancient Land of Australia by Philip Hughes
At the heart of Hughes' work there is a calm, a still point, drawing the viewer into a quiet space…

Music Review: Lone Hemispheres: The Solo Sessions
A specifically digital release, Ensemble Offspring's Lone Hemispheres showcases challenging contemporary works.

Book Review: The Stranger Artist by Quentin Sprague
This book abounds with fascinating anecdotes about the lives of Kimberley artists.

Exhibition Review: Isolate Make and Design Isolate, ADC
Making art in the pandemic directly affects the work itself. This exhibition is both history and direct reflection of lived…

Book Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
A sci-fi epic of technologies and cultures clashing across the stars.

Book Review: How local art made Australia's national capital
Anni Doyle Wawrzynczak offers a deep dive into Canberrra's local visual arts landscape, tracking its jostle against big muscle national…