Reviews

Book review: Personal Score, Ellen van Neerven
Ellen Van Neervan's latest book is a non-fiction about the nexus between sport, culture and identity.

Opera review: Idomeneo, Palais Theatre
A striking co-production that draws on Greek mythology to offer hope for a new world.

Film review: Audrey Napanangka
This Australian documentary of Audrey Napanangka provides an expansive yet intimate portrait of a family living between two worlds.

Performance review: Josh Staley, Quicker than the Eye, Arrow on Swanston
Not just quick of hand, Staley is also funny and a good showman.

Book review: The Scope of Permissibility, Zeynab Gamieldien
A debut novel tracks the lives of a trio of friends as they explore university life and their Muslim faith.

Exhibition review: Twist, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
‘Twist’ is one of those rare exhibitions that hit the mark on both depth and scope, with curious encounters and…

Light event review: Resonate and Mirror Mirror, Illuminate Adelaide
Innovative and enchanting, Moment Factory's 'Resonate' and 'Mirror Mirror' light up the city as part of Illuminate Adelaide.

Exhibition review: James Drinkwater, Drill Hall Gallery
Consistently bold and at scale, James Drinkwater's latest exhibition looks at the past 20 years of his paintings as a…

Book review: The Magpie's Sister, Kerri Turner
An historical tale of circus folk and prejudice, and how understanding can lead to the unlikeliest of allies.

Circus review: Duck Pond, QPAC
Reimagining 'Swan Lake', Circa’s production is a delightfully fresh take on the art of circus.