Reviews

Performance reviews: Samsara: A Cine-Concert, Ultimate Safari, LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) Perth Festival
Three short-run shows at Perth Festival explore a range of topics and mediums.

Book review: We Speak of Flowers, Eileen Chong
A masterful collection that succeeds as an outpouring of love and exploration of grief.

Exhibition review: Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams, QVMAG
The disarming paintings of Michael McWilliams both delight and probe in their quirky environmental narratives.

Exhibition review: Inspired by Women, The Johnston Collection
Artefacts that feature facets of women’s lives in the 1700s and 1800s.

Exhibition review: Akil Ahamat: Extinguishing Hope, University of Technology Sydney Gallery
The artist examines pathways to mitigate the spectre of disaster.

Book review: The Thrill of It, Mandy Beaumont
If you like realistically depicted horror in your detective fiction, this book is for you.

Dance review: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi, Bunjil Place, Asia TOPA 2025
A dance performance showcasing the interconnectedness of cultures.

Exhibition review: Locals Group Show, Outré Gallery
A boutique art gallery in inner Melbourne is showcasing a range of polished Australian artists.

Performance review: Opera for the Dead (祭歌), Asia TOPA 2025
A cyber-opera that deserves the world stage.

Music review: An Evening with Joseph Keckler, Brunswick Ballroom
Playing across different styles and genres, this musician is experimental and entertaining.