Reviews
Film review: Lasting Impressions, IMAX Melbourne
Impressionist artworks explored through immersive 3D and animation, and set to music by Debussy, Ravel, Piaf and others.
Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.
Exhibition review: Helle Cook, Nordic Light – Beyond Horizons, Grey Street Gallery
The experience of light in painting and textile installations.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D HarrisonÂ
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…
Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works
A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.
Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.Â
Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.
Exhibition review: Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others, Geelong GalleryÂ
The works of two significant avant-garde artists of the 20th century go on tour.
Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne
Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.
Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.