Reviews

Performance reviews: Best of the Fest and Me, My Cult & I, Sydney Fringe Festival
These performances remind us that independent art can be charming, but not always perfect.

Book review: Lola in the Mirror, Trent Dalton
Trent Dalton's latest novel looks in the mirror and finds violence and despair, but also hope and art.

Theatre review: Shadow Boxing, Emerging Artists’ Sharehouse, Sydney Fringe
A raw and vivid production exploring the crossover between masculinity, sexuality, violence and identity.

Musical review: The Little Mermaid, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA
Better than Broadway, this production was perfectly cast, exquisitely choreographed and aesthetically executed.

Exhibition review: Justin Williams, COMA
The latest solo show by the artist offers intriguing compositions set against white or lush emerald green walls in the…

Dance Review:Â Strictly Gershwin, QPAC
A welcome return tribute offers a sparkling production and splendid dancing from Queensland Ballet.

Theatre review: Wolves are Coming for You, Emerging Artist Sharehouse, Sydney Fringe
An adult fable from an exciting new theatre company about a town under threat.

Theatre review: The Dictionary of Lost Words, Adelaide Festival Centre
Adapted from the bestselling novel, Verity Naughton's play is a celebration of the power of language and the importance of…

Theatre review: My Sister Jill, Southbank Theatre
The star pairing of writer Patricia Cornelius and director Susie Dee transforms this book to stage adaptation into something poignant…

Exhibition review: Savanhdary Vongpoothorn, Campbelltown Arts Centre
Savanhdary Vongpoothorn delivers a powerful exhibition that demands our attention.