Reviews

Book review: Shapeshifting: First Nations Lyric Nonfiction, Edited by Jeanine Leane and Ellen van Neerven
A powerful collection of lyric essays reshaping storytelling to reflect First Nations culture and history.

Comedy review: Wage Against the Machine, The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
A one-person stand-up show reflecting on modern working life.

Book review: Make It Make Sense, Lucy Blakiston and Bel Hawkins
Not so much a self-help or how-to book but a hand hold to remind you that you are not alone.

Music review: Jazz at the Bowl: Herbie Hancock + Marcus Miller, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Musical legends firing on all cylinders.

Theatre review: Lizard People, Meat Market Stables
Are humans really lizards in disguise?

Opera review: Eucalyptus: The Opera, Palais Theatre
Jonathan Mills' opera makes its long-awaited debut in Melbourne.

Musical review: Flat Earthers: The Musical, Hayes Theatre
A maximalist queer love musical.

Dance review: Wayfinder, Monash Performing Arts CentreÂ
An intricate and wild fusion of music and movement.

Musical review: Dear Evan Hansen, Roslyn Packer Theatre
The thought-provoking Broadway musical makes it premiere in Australia.

Comedy review: Hello Players! Vol 2., Trades HallÂ
The musical chops of a sketch comedy duo.