live performance
Theatre review: Possum Magic, Alexander Theatre
A beloved children's book was theatrically transformed into a magical production.
Ballet review: La Bayadère: The Temple Dancer, His Majesty's Theatre, WA
Despite contentious cultural issues around the ballet, this is an excellent production that successfully marries choreography and stagecraft.
Music review: The Trout, QPAC
In the first concert of Ensemble Q's 2024 season, The Trout delivered impeccable musical standards and expert programming.Â
Music review: American Stories: Bernstein, Gershwin and more, Hamer Hall
Trombonist Jonathon Ramsay dazzled in a highlight of this MSO performance, Joe Chindamo’s 'Ligeia'.
Music review: Grandeur, Symphony Series 3, ASO, Adelaide Town Hall
Leading soprano Sara Macliver starred in an intriguing concert of old and new music.
Opera review: Hansel & Gretel, St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Brisbane
For its premiere full-scale opera, Voxalis’ 'Hansel and Gretel' offered a well-crafted and entertaining production.Â
Theatre review: Loot, AdAstra Theatre
Given a strong production and cast, Joe Orton’s celebrated 'Loot' is as relevant today as when it was first written.
Comedy review: Mel Buttle, Not Here To Put Socks On Centipedes, Town Hall, MICF 2024
Whether it's admitting that parenthood isn't always 100 percent rosy or dealing with a rowdy crowd member, Buttle's timing is…
Comedy review: Zoë Coombs Marr, Every Single Thing In My Whole Entire Life, Town Hall, MICF 2024
Coombs Marr proves once again she gets just as many guffaws out of drag as she does in it.
Theatre review: Closer, La Boite Theatre
An enthralling tale about the contentious nature of love and lust.