Reviews
Review: Don Giovanni, Sydney Opera House (NSW)
Opera Australia’s revival run of Sir David McVicar’s production is part revelatory – and part not.
Book review: Field of Poppies by Carmel Bird
A gentle allegory for the notion that the good life goes on – for the privileged, at least.
Swan Lake Act II & Graduation Ball, QPAC (QLD)
Ballet Theatre Queensland presents a double bill that juxtaposes precision and humour.
Body Rights, Fringe World (WA)
A quartet of original works explores bodily autonomy with mature, innovative performances.
Stick By Me, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC)
Andy Manley’s nearly wordless performance captivates young audiences, making the most of their powerful imaginations.
King Ubu, Mona Foma (Launceston, TAS)
Mona Foma and Terrapin deliver a bountiful, barmy show on a beautiful, balmy evening.
The Centre, Mona Foma (Launceston, TAS)
A local gym comes alive with video installations exploring the body, discipline, endurance and community.
Atlas of the Sky, Sydney Festival/City Recital Hall (NSW)
Abounding in energy and innovation but overall a contrary and inscrutable experience.
Roundup: Fringe at the Edge of the World (Hobart, TAS)
Queer sensibility, daring physicality, jaw-aching comedy and must-see artistry enliven the Hobart Fringe.
Manly Dam Project, Manly Art Gallery (NSW)
Eight artists join eight engineers in a collaboration that examines 60 years of the Manly Dam, garnering lessons in coastal…