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Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins and Laurence Boxhall as Gollum in 'Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale'. Newton is dressed in a white shirt, red vest and brown knickerbockers. Boxhall is crouching and topless, wearing raggedy white pants. He is covered in white make-up with blood stains.
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Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre

It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.

Two women wearing white shirts, olive vests and brown skirts. There is a red cross behind them in the left hand corner.
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Theatre review: A Girl's Guide to World War, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

A remarkable story of the bravery of female medical pioneers, exploring the strictures of the early 20th century within a…

Two blonde women in black. The top of a guitar can be seen in the frame.
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Music review: Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp: Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2, Melbourne Recital Centre

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp’s musical mastery, focusing on Australian women composers in arguably our best chamber concert venue.

A scene from the 2025 STC production 'Bloom' at the Roslyn Packer Theatre.
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Musical review: Bloom, Roslyn Packer Theatre

A comedic musical theatre production by Tom Gleisner and Katie Weston, set in a nursing home and featuring cross-generational friendships.

Full cast of 'The Producers.' A crowd is assembled around two men.
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Musical review: The Producers, Hayes Theatre

Dated in parts, but otherwise this decades-old production is still funny and entertaining.

Group of men in colourful suits singing on stage. Guys & Dolls
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Musical review: Guys & Dolls, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Guys & Dolls is a timeless, heart-warming tale, and this production offers a perfect night on the Harbour.

A group of musicians playing string instruments.
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Music review: Grand Septet, QPAC

A world premiere and some rarely performed works for string and woodwind open Ensemble Q’s 2025 QPAC series.

A classical concert with musicians on stage.
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Music review: Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, QPAC

Camerata’s first concert of 2025 offered three exceptional classical works, with the addition of wind, brass and percussion players.  

A man on stage with a guitar.
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Music review: New Order, Summer on the Forecourt, Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Legendary English band New Order hit the spot with their first Sydney show in half a decade. 

women with dark hair and white dress expressively performing on stage. PJ Harvey
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Music review: PJ Harvey, Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Not just a concert, PJ Harvey offered a performed music experience.

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