Reviews

Music review: Air, Moon Safari, ALWAYS LIVE festivalÂ
A magical Melbourne evening under the stars, thanks to the French duo’s blissful refrains.Â

Performance review: F Christmas, Malthouse Theatre
The antidote to traditional Christmas schmaltz.

Book review: The Position of Spoons, Deborah Levy
The celebrated novelist and playwright reveals and honours some of her greatest influences.

Theatre review: Wanderings, Queensland Theatre
Nest Ensemble’s latest production is a thoughtful, well-conceived two-hander that examines important current societal issues. Â

Dance review: Intersections: Street Dance X Theatre, Riverside Theatres
A double bill of female-led street dance.

Book review: Rapture, Emily Maguire
A story based on the legend of Poe Joan.

Dance review: Dance Clan, Studio Theatre at Bangarra
Different choreographers come together to present a showcase for Bangarra Dance Theatre.

Exhibition review: Brian Robinson and Prita Tina Yeganeh, Onespace
An unlikely but beautiful pairing of exhibitions that works.

Music review: Beethoven Festival, Hamer Hall
With beautifully playing and wonderful conducting, Jaime MartÃn, Beethoven and the MSO are always a must-see!

Book review: Black Convicts, Santilla Chingaipe
Australia's trade in hidden slavery exposed.