Suzannah Conway

Suzannah Conway is an experienced arts administrator, having been CEO of Opera Queensland, the Brisbane Riverfestival and the Centenary of Federation celebrations for Queensland. She is a freelance arts writer and has been writing reviews and articles for over 20 years, regularly reviewing classical music, opera and musical theatre in particular for The Australian and Limelight magazine as well as other journals. Most recently she was Arts Hub's Brisbane-based Arts Feature Writer.

Suzannah Conway's Latest Articles

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Circus review: Carnival of the Animals

The return of Circa’s Carnival of the Animals offers continuing joy and delight, with an added and most enjoyable twist.

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Concert review: Songs of Hope and Healing

A strong line-up of artists in a benefit concert to support young people affected by refuge trauma.

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Theatre review: Bernhardt/Hamlet

This tribute to the legendary Sarah Bernhardt examines her art, life and loves, alongside her passion to play Hamlet.

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Theatre review: King Lear Monster Show!

A dystopian future reimagined through Shakespeare’s immortal work offers a grim and disturbing world that is all too real.

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Theatre review: Putting it Together

A joyous tribute to Sondheim’s memory via his 1992 musical revue.

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Concert review: Skyfall, Brisbane Festival

Though strong on content and delivery this concert featuring music from James Bond lacked the innovative sizzle expected from the…

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Theatre review: Ishmael, Brisbane Festival

Despite clever technological effects, a reimagining of Moby Dick is a bold experiment that fails to ignite.

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Theatre review: Boy Swallows Universe, Playhouse theatre, QPAC, Brisbane

Trent Dalton's bestseller hits the stage in a meticulous adaptation that explores its light and dark themes.

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Theatre Review: Prima Facie

A relevant and deeply disturbing indictment of how our legal system routinely fails sexual assault victims

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Music review: Greatest Mozart 1, Canberra International Music Festival

Some very fine playing in an all Mozart program but acoustical issues leave us wanting more.

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