Beth Child
Beth Child's Latest Articles
Circus review: Circus Oz: Non Stop, Main Hall, Town Hall, MICF 2025
Circus Oz bringing us, as ever, funny, daggy, clever, exhilarating Australian circus.
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.
Comedy review: Mad C*nts, Meyers Lane, MICF 2025
Satirising the frenetic nature of young, intense 'bestie' friendships, seen through the windows of communication devices.Â
Performance review: THE WET, Alexander Theatre, Monash Performing Arts Centres
A stunning physical and aural celebration of the Wet and how it affects all beings living on Country in Far…
Dance review: Somos, Arts Centre Melbourne
Rafael Bonachela’s passionate and 'most Spanish' work triumphs in a perfect, intimate setting.
Performance review: Liza's Good Judy, Motley Bauhaus, midsumma festival
Classic songs in an ambitious tribute to, and exploration of, legends Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
Dance review: Tantrum for 6, Northcote Town Hall
Six new beings navigate their world in a contemporary dance exploration of primal infancy and growth.
Performance review: Homophonic!, Theatre Works, midsumma festival
A celebration of some of Australia’s best queer, classical musicians and compositions.
Musical review: Ruthless! the Musical, MC Showroom, midsumma festival
Interwoven tales of raging ambition for theatre stardom, with songs, sequins and satire.
Circus review: Small Acts of Resistance, Women’s Circus Gasworks Arts Park
Strong, simple, effective social circus, celebrating strength on every level.