Reviews
Sacre – The Rite of Spring
A striking and original, though not entirely successful version of Stravinsky's groundbreaking Le Sacre du Printemps.
Nick Mount: The Fabric of Work
A holistic examination of the life, work and philosophies of Australian glass artist Nick Mount.
Much Ado About Nothing
Perth’s latest Shakespeare in the Park production, set in Albany in 1945, seems a little less polished than in previous…
Joseph Anton: A Memoir
Salman Rushdie’s autobiographical account of his years under the fatwa that followed Satanic Verses is a powerful insight into the…
La Bohème
The acting in Gale Edwards’ production of this classic opera unfortunately presents a huge stumbling block to any tugging of…
The Sacrificial Man
UK crime writer Ruth Dugdall’s latest book delves deeply into the darker recesses of the human mind.
South Pacific
With two new cast members in Christine Anu and Gyton Grantley, this Opera Australia production is a stylish and entertaining…
The Best Australian Stories 2012
For those interested in new and established Australian voices this is a great volume to delve into.
TIWI Art / History / Culture
Jennifer Isaacs’ encyclopaedic work documenting the art and culture of the Tiwi Islands is a major contribution to art history,…
War Horse
This simple tale of a horse and his boy amidst the horrors of WWI is brought to thrilling life via…