Reviews
Verdi’s Requiem
Verdi's Messa da Requiem - his mass for the dead - is an undisputed masterpiece, thrilling and dramatic.
1/2 Scene: ACAF Group exhibition in China
The Australia China Art Foundation's exhibition in Chengdu drew interest from both locals and the many international visitors.
Glory Box: Paradise
Crowd-pleasing is paramount here, but the show pleases without ever compromising on artistic integrity.
Cats
An exhilarating new interpretation of this well-loved show.
Elisabeth Murdoch String Quartet Finals
The Asia-Pacific Chamber Music Competition is a festival of chamber music, not just a competition.
Show Me Yours, I’ll Show You Mine
The magic of this work is in its ability to convince you that you aren’t watching a performance at all.
Gypsy
A top-tapping old-fashioned musical shows the spectacle-obsessed new kids how it’s done.
Wake in Fright
Renee Palmer’s production of this caustic Australian classic feels more of a curiosity than a gripping drama.
Cinderella
Opera Queensland and New Zealand Opera have teamed up to produce a delightfully entertaining production.
Joy Fear & Poetry
An unsuccessful attempt at presenting an unrestrained, unconstructed view of what it means to be a child today.