Reviews
Theatre review: Happy Days, Southbank Theatre
Beckett's play about maintaining optimism in an existential crisis is deftly handled by Judith Lucy.
Musical review: Driftwood, Chapel off Chapel
A well-meaning but middle of the road production of an earnest Australian story.
Theatre review: The House of Bernarda Alba, Subiaco Arts Centre, Perth
A powerful adaptation of the famous play that explores patriarchy, sisterhood, maternal love and oppression.
Dance review: Ballet to Broadway, His Majesty's Theatre, WA
West Australian Ballet shines in this breathtaking triple bill.
Theatre review: A Streetcar named Desire, Genesian Theatre
A solid iteration of a much-loved and performed classic.
Music review: Among the Birds and the Trees, Conservatorium Theatre, BrisbaneÂ
Musica Viva’s latest tour offers three wonderful virtuosic performers in a thoughtful and well-presented themed concert.
Theatre review: Macbeth, Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre Melbourne
Bell Shakespeare's production is minimalist and contemporary.
Theatre review: The Bleeding Tree, The Blue Room Theatre
This unforgettable murder ballad explores the tense relationship between violence, complicity, unity and resilience.
Dance review: Identity, Sydney Opera House
Two separate performances exemplify the grace and power of two of Australia's leading choreographers: Daniel Riley and Alice Topp.
Book review: Overland issue 249, edited by Evelyn Araluen and Jonathan Dunk
This publication is of great interest to anyone passionate about contemporary Australian writing.