Reviews
Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.
Theatre review: Our Monster’s Name is Jerry, Theatre Works
Gothic tropes are explored, but without the promised scares.
Mixed-reality concert review: KAGAMI, Asia TOPA 2025
In this one-on-one encounter with Ryuichi Sakamoto, ‘KAGAMI’ is a tender, yet ambitious, ode to life and death.
Book review: Water Moon, Samantha Sotto Yambao
A dreamy and fantastical tale about choices made and not made.
Theatre review: Truth, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse
Patricia Cornelius' latest play tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder who 'wanted to change the world'.
Theatre review: Short + Sweet Sydney Opening Week, Heat 1, 2025
A competition to find the best 10-minute play. The first heat was of mixed quality.
Performance review: 12 Last Songs, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth Festival
Experimental and unscripted, this interactive, community-driven performance lasted for 12 hours.
Theatre review: Is This A Room, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth Festival
A real-life interrogation about Russian interference in the 2016 US election is recreated onstage.
Performance review: Liza's Good Judy, Motley Bauhaus, midsumma festival
Classic songs in an ambitious tribute to, and exploration of, legends Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
Dance review: Tantrum for 6, Northcote Town Hall
Six new beings navigate their world in a contemporary dance exploration of primal infancy and growth.