Reviews
Music review: Do I Matter?, Canberra International Music Festival
Do I Matter? distills the thoughts of some 200 women to a confidential survey about their private thoughts, though the…
Music review: Opening Gala, Canberra International Music Festival
This musical melange of Vienna meets Canberra was well represented in this Opening Gala with classical and contemporary works.
Book Review: Borderline by Sandie Jessamine, Bad Apple Press
Sandie Jessamine's memoir is an insightful exploration of a devastating and alienating mental illness and a catalogue of the damaging…
Theatre Review: Fun Home, Sydney Theatre Company
Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, this musical is a visually inventive and emotionally rich night at the theatre.
Exhibition Review: She-Oak and Sunlight, NGV Australia
This exhibition of much-loved Australian Impressionism embeds women and First Peoples in the male-dominated historic narrative, and will knock your…
Theatre review: Berlin, MTC
Joanna Murray-Smith’s latest play is a high-brow blockbuster that asks provocative questions about what it means to love a culture…
Dance Review: Counterpointe, The Australian Ballet
A bold, brave and accessible collection of three distinct and landmark pieces.
Music review: Your Song, The Little Red Company
The Little Red Company is a quality independent production house, creating original works that offer alternative show experiences.
Book review: Tussaud by Belinda Lyons-Lee
A slow-paced novel with an exciting denouement.
Book review: The Safe Place by Anna Downes
Australian-based British writer Anna Downes’ debut novel is an intense domestic thriller.