Reviews
Exhibition review: Isaac Julien, Once Again... (Statues Never Die), MCA
A spectacular exhibition asks the big questions about how museums collect, and show, artworks with Black histories.
Exhibition review: 2024 Melbourne Sculpture Biennale, Villa Alba Museum
The first edition of Melbourne Sculpture Biennale quickly found its footing with solid works that spoke to the 2024 theme…
Performance review: A Love Letter to the Nightingale, The Blue Room Theatre
A meld of Persian mythology, theatre and video.
Musical review: Come From Away, National Theatre
The popular musical about community-building in tragic times returns.
Circus review: Escalate, Circus Oz HQ
A circus juggling show that keeps all of its balls in the air...
Exhibition review: Primavera 2024: Young Australian Artists, MCA
Now in its 33rd year, this year’s Primavera manages to deliver a dynamic exhibition via its fresh crop of artists.
Performance review: A Brief Episode, Trades Hall
Ash Flander's show draws on his most recent life experiences.
Performance review: Seen & Heard, Trades Hall
Funny, touching, thoughtful and with glitter – what more could you want!
Book review: Intermezzo, Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's latest novel more than lives up to expectations.
Dance review: The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, Abbotsford Convent
A feat of dance endurance so full of energy and swagger you wanted to join in on the fun.