Reviews
Review: Spice Night, Seymour Centre/Mardi Gras (NSW)
A joyful and irreverent night of queer and Asian comedy.
Review: Life is Impossible, Old 505 Theatre (NSW)
Broadway fantasy meets wartime socialist activism to mixed success.
Review: Cloudstreet, Perth Festival (WA)
Despite a strong cast, the emotional resonance of Winton’s epic story is buried in the bluster.
Book review: The Salt Madonna by Catherine Noske
Noske’s debut is a fine example of modern Australian Gothic storytelling.
Review: Hofesh in the Yard, Perth Festival (WA)
Shechter’s no-holds-barred style is brought to life in brilliant fashion by an all-Australian cast.
Review: Kate Tempest, QPAC (QLD)
Tempest is a force of nature, a stage stealer, a charismatic performer of sharply drawn narrative who crosses genre boundaries…
Review: Colossus, Perth Festival (WA)
A dance work of epic proportions, Stephanie Lake's Colossus is performed with wonderful sensitivity and precision.
Review: CO_EX_EN, QPAC (QLD)
Impressive and evocative, Karul Projects’ performance tells the story of a cultural site on Bundjalung country.
Review: Beethoven 1, 2 & 3, Australian Chamber Orchestra (National)
Fast and furious wins the day in ACO’s tour celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday.
Review: Terminus, Heide Museum of Modern Art (VIC)
Jess Johnson and Simon Ward’s exhibition combines virtual reality, textile works, and retrofuturistic aesthetics.