Acting
Performance review: Future Proof, Darebin Arts Speakeasy
Physical theatre that asked the hard questions, but needed a little more fine-tuning.
Ballet review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Arts Centre Melbourne
An immersive spectacle, sure to unsettle and astound lovers of the classic tale.
Theatre Review: Swansong, Theatre Works
A one-man play packs a solid punch.
Theatre review: Qui a tué mon père (Who Killed My Father), Adelaide Festival
A personal polemic addressing France’s neglect and contempt of the working class poor.
Theatre review: The 39 Steps, Chapel off Chapel
Inspired by Buchan's novel and Hitchcock's film, this award-winning play is a highly energetic iteration.
Opera review: The Threepenny Opera, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival
Searing satire and a rage against capitalism wrapped up in a love story.
Theatre review: The Government Inspector, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
A riotous Aussie adaptation of Gogol's classic work.
Opera review: The Nightingale and Other Fables, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Festival
A stunningly inventive operatic reimagining makes its Australian debut in Adelaide.Â
Performance review: Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act, Adelaide Fringe Festival
A one-man performance channelling arguably the world's most famous detective.
Theatre review: The Lewis Trilogy, Griffin Theatre
A trilogy of plays by Louis Nowra is a mixed bag of treats.