Reviews
Dance review: 4/4, Merlyn Theatre
Embodied, rigorous and sensorially spectacular, Chunky Move’s latest dance work will linger long past the final beat.
Theatre review: Telethon Kid, Malthouse Theatre
The moral of ‘Telethon Kid’ hangs on a precarious through line that is tarnished in this make-believe world.
Theatre review: I Said This To the Bird, La Mama Courthouse
Performed entirely in Farsi, Dr Mammad Aidani’s bold provocation to the establishment struggles to affect.
Theatre review: Fade, Riverside Theatres
A profound critique of affirmative action and show business culture.
Performance review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Film with Orchestra, Hamer Hall
With the backing of an orchestra, this multi award-winning movie was sonically resonant.
Exhibition review: Botanica de Materia Medica, Royal Botanic Garden
Australia’s leading contemporary botanic art exhibition presents a diverse and interesting exploration of plants that heal.
Book review: A Line in the Sand, Red Room Poetry
A sample of 20 years of Australian poetry is showcased in this wide-ranging anthology.
Book review: At Midnight, edited by Dahlia Adler
A collection of remixed and modernised fairy tales.
Exhibition review: Newell Harry: Esperanto, Murray Art Museum Albury
Newell Harry draws on archival material to invite visitors on a self-guided journey across history and language.
Theatre review: June, Theatre Works
Veteran actress Caroline Lee performs a monologue about her character's year of silence.