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Götterdämmerung. A Wagnerian male singer is on his knees screaming out in distress, while a man behind him attacks him with a staff. Other figures stands out around in furs.
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Opera review: Götterdämmerung (The Ring Cycle), QPAC

Well-crafted and powerfully delivered, Götterdämmerung’s resounding success concluded a polished and exceptional Ring Cycle presented by Opera Australia in Brisbane.

Siegfried. Lone man with sword on a red stage in front of huge image of glaring eyes.
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Opera review: Siegfried (The Ring Cycle), QPAC

'Siegfried' offers some of Wagner’s finest singing in an opera that has its flaws alongside its emotional highs.     

Die Walküre. A purple and reddish backdrop with a huge silver flying bird like figure above a group of silver clad warrior women.
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Opera review: Die Walküre (The Ring Cycle), QPAC

Some very fine singing within a panoply of impressive digital imagery makes 'Die Walküre' a winner on many levels. 

Das Rheingold. Four giants dark brown heads with splashes of red form the backdrop of the stage, on which stand four white robed opera singers playing Norse gods.
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Opera review: Das Rheingold (The Ring Cycle), QPAC

Commencing Opera Australia’s 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' cycle in Brisbane, 'Das Rheingold' offers an impressive introduction to the tetralogy.    

'Is That You, Ruthie?'. Two First Nations women are on stage in a dormitory, one sitting on the floor, one crouching underneath a metal framed bed. They are wearing grey tunics and playing with small wooden figurines.
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Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie?, Cremorne Theatre

A theatrical journey that resonates as a testament to the strength of truth-telling. 

Donna Marcus mesmerises audiences with the mass and variety of vintage cookware she collected, sorted and assembled. 'Radiate' installation view at HOTA. Photo: ArtsHub. Red, blue and silver wall sculptures made of aluminium parts and arranged in different patterns arranged on a white wall.
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Exhibition review: Donna Marcus, Radiate, HOTA

An exhibition that reflects the integral role women have played in feeding the growth of Australia as a nation since…

Aida. Image is a woman in black singing and gesticulating in operatic style, while members of the chorus lie around her reaching up, they are in Ancient Egyptian costumes, with lots of gold.
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Opera review: Aida, QPAC

Musically first-rate and impressively sung, Verdi’s 'Aida' rises above the idiosyncrasies of this 21st century production. 

Fairy Tales. artwork of a tree inside a gallery
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Exhibition review: Fairy Tales, Gallery of Modern Art

From the 'once upon a time' to the 'happy ever after' the summer exhibition at Brisbane's GOMA is a feast…

Griffith. Exterior view of gallery at night
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Potential Griffith University Art Museum closure

The future of Griffith University Art Museum is uncertain as pressures for faculty expansion have led to a rethink of…

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Lecture review: An Evening with A C Grayling, QPAC

What is the meaning of life? Professor A C Grayling has the answer. 

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