Reviews
Eugene Von Guérard: Nature Revealed
NGV: This fascinating exhibition takes a fresh look at the remarkable contribution Australia’s most distinguished landscape artist made to 19th…
Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne
ALGA: From bent bushrangers to angry AIDS activists, this fascinating new publication sheds new light on the queer history of…
A Servant of Two Masters
EPICENTRE THEATRE COMPANY: A silly, witty and exuberant production of Nick Enright and Ron Blair’s adaptation of Goldoni’s 1743 play.
The Enchanters
THE PRICKLY PEAR ENSEMBLE: This new play about the construction of The Globe Theatre celebrates the completion of the State…
Bodytorque: Muses
THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET: An intriguing display of developing choreographic talent and a great showcase for some of the Company’s younger…
Love Never Dies
REGENT THEATRE: Magnificent staging and strong performances can’t hide the hollow heart of Lloyd Webber’s latest musical monolith. Three stars.
Good Living Street
ALLEN & UNWIN: From Viennese high society to a small flat in Sydney, Tim Bonyhady’s memoir details the lives of…
Fathom
CARRIAGEWORKS: Dean Walsh explored questions of extinction, sustainability and biodiversity in this aquatic-themed dance work.
Mary Poppins
CAPITOL THEATRE: Based on both the original books by P.L.Travers and the 1964 Disney film, this musical really is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
The Mikado - 2011
OPERA AUSTRALIA: Written in 1884, Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera feels fresh as a daisy in this new production starring…