Reviews
Review: Der Rosenkavalier, Melbourne Opera
A voluptuous, comedic romp where young love triumphs over all in the style only opera can provide.
Review: The Turk in Italy, Sydney Opera House
Loads of fun.
Review: Australian Haydn Ensemble – Schubert Songs
An excellent recital performed under difficult circumstances.
Review: Moby Dick, The Seymour Centre
This confined, vociferous drama works wonderfully, despite trimming away the bulk of Melville's novel save for the few spare segments…
Review: Nell Gwynn, New Theatre
Chemistry can make or break a play – here, thankfully, they nailed it.
Review: Chasing Smoke & Biladurang, Darwin Festival
Further reflections and critical responses to events programmed as part of the 2018 Darwin Festival.
Review: Ray Chen in recital with Julien Quentin, Queensland Conservatorium
Ray Chen brings youthful energy and a sense of fanfare to his hometown.
Review: Goldberg Variations, Australian Chamber Orchestra, City Recital Hall
Variations on the Variations create a fascinating soundscape for Bach aficionados.
Review: Buried Country, The Beginning of Nature & Baker Boy, Darwin Festival
Impressions and critical reflections on the opening weekend of this year’s Darwin Festival by our Performing Arts Editor, Richard Watts.
Review: State of the Union, The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Spanning two levels of the Ian Potter Gallery, Melbourne University, this exhibition explores the relationship between unionism and the arts…