live performance
Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.
Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne
Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.
Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.
Theatre review: Hometown, Claremont Showground
A new puppet musical inspired by the work of Shaun Tan.
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Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne
An adequate production, but one that could have been better.
Performance review: Adventures in Neverland, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Tinkerbell and pirates in the Botanical Gardens? Expect a heavy dose of child-friendly silliness.
Music review: Handel's Messiah, MSO, Hamer Hall
A Christmas tradition performed with dynamism and passion by the MSO.
Theatre review: SAUCE, Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Two loners help each other through hurtful life experiences.