Reviews

Exhibition review: Radiance: the art of Elisabeth Cummings, NAS Gallery
At 89, Elisabeth Cummings' paintings are brave and bold – this survey exhibition mapping a journey of mark making for…

Performance review: Pattern of Plants, The Eleventh Hour Theatre
An ensemble with traditional Japanese and baroque Western instruments looked musically into the world of plants.

Theatre review: Park Bench Series 2, Old Mill Theatre (WA)
Many of these short skits explore the tragicomedy of the battle of the sexes.

Musical review: The Marvellous Elephant Man – The Musical
An overhyped production that sadly does not live up to expectations.

Book review: Chinese Fish, Grace Yee
A multi-voiced collection of poetry that canvasses a family's experiences of racism in New Zealand from the 1960s to the…

Exhibition review: Our Land. Our Future, Tangentyere Artists Gallery
A collaborative series of screenprints by Thea Perkins and Mparntwe Town Campers is a timely reminder of what’s at risk…

Review: Brisbane Festival opening
An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.

Multiform and dance review: Salamander, Brisbane Festival at NorthshoreÂ
A multidisciplined dance work with astonishing visuals and powerful contemporary messages, 'Salamander' is a major contributor to this year’s Brisbane…

Theatre review: Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!, QPAC
This new work by the ever-inventive shake & stir theatre co. is a joyous and heart-warming follow-up to 'Fourteen', their…

Theatre review: Monument, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
Hats off to playwright Emily Sheehan: ‘Monument’ is first-class writing.