Reviews

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Rachel Podger
Fine playing from a veteran HIP ensemble led by the exuberant British queen of the Baroque violin.

The Merry Widow
Opera Australia has a clear winner on its hands with this new reworking of Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow.

After Utopia: Revisiting the Asian Ideal in Contemporary Art
Shelter. Survival. Community. Communism. It’s all thrown out on the operating table where Asia exists in this bold exhibition, After…

Gareth Sansom: Transformer
Sansom’s continued fascination with pushing the boundaries of gender norms have their roots in some of his earliest work.

Alexithymia
‘I feel fine and I feel good…’

The Best Australian Stories 2017
Short stories are a polarising art form because they can demand a lot of the reader.

The Testament of Mary
One of Australia’s greatest actors delivers one of the most tremendous performances of her career.

Yayoi Kusama: Life is the heart of a rainbow
Beyond the brand, beyond the dots – we review GOMA’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition and dig deep into the factors that…

The Invisible
A powerfully illuminating reminder of the extent that refugee experiences are hidden, and art’s role in offering a voice.

Paper Doll
A thought provoking and disturbing production showcasing two fabulous performances.