Reviews
Review: The Dance of Death, Belvoir
Playing at Belvoir, this new production of Strindberg’s 1900 classic play, is an increasingly macabre waltz steeped in the chant…
Review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Opening night was musically magnificent thanks to a talented local cast bolstered by two splendid German imports and Orchestra Victoria,…
Review: The Norman Conquests, Ensemble Theatre
If you’re looking for a great night out at the theatre, a chance to laugh, and a peek back into…
Review: Bespoke, Brisbane Powerhouse
Queensland Ballet’s contemporary season of Bespoke at Brisbane’s Powerhouse delivers a highly energetic outstanding production. A quintessential narrative of modern…
Review: Lixsania and the Labyrinth, Melbourne Recital Centre
Lixsania and the Labyrinth blazes a maverick path, fusing baroque virtuosity with zealous lusty physicality of contemporary Tango, twisting expectations.
Review: Choir of St James’ Church – A Voice from Heaven
A moving tribute to the fallen.
Review: School of Rock, Her Majesty's Theatre
The cast of kids is a rotating one and on opening night the ones on show were, without exception, amazing…
Review: Benedetti Elschenbroich Grynyuk Trio
A first-rate piano trio making its debut in Australia concludes the 2018 Musica Viva Season with success.
Review: The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories edited by Jay Rubin
This collectionof short stories is preceded by a brilliant self-deprecating introduction by Haruki Murakami.
Review: Xenides, Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre WA
This devised mix of musical theatre, witty confessionals and thoughful social critique engages, but lacks a consistent thread to convincingly…