Reviews
Book review: The Beauties, Lauren Chater
An historical fiction set in the 17th century about female agency, art and power.
Exhibition review: Dreamscape, Off the Kerb gallery
Iconic Melbourne art gallery celebrates turning 17 with a characteristically high-quality collection of local art
Music review: The Trout, QPAC
In the first concert of Ensemble Q's 2024 season, The Trout delivered impeccable musical standards and expert programming.
Multimedia review: Sea, Salt and Silk, Abbotsford Convent
An immersive event combining live sound, video and participatory installations with works using paper and salt.
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.
Comedy review: Bang On Live with Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2024
A stage version of the popular podcast.
Exhibition review: Ross & Rothwell: in the same boat, Ngununggula
Joan Ross and Caroline Rothwell make for a perfect pairing, in an edgy exhibition that rattles colonial history and legacies.
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.
Comedy review: Laura Davis: Albatross, DoubleTree By Hilton, MICF 2024
Like a young albatross learning to fly, if you take a leap of faith with this show you will be…