Reviews

Book review: Family, edited by Alaina Gougoulis and Ian See
Is blood really thicker than water?

Book review: Home Before Night, JP Pomare
This original thriller begs to be devoured in a single sitting.

Exhibition review: 100 faces, Museum of Australian Photography
The Museum of Australian Photography lives up to its name with a thoughtful and moving exhibition.

Comedy review: Akau Jambo, Looking for a Visa, The Rubber Chicken, MICF
A South Sudanese comedian makes his Australian debut.

Music Review: Wild, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Series 2
The world premiere performance of a new Australian violin concerto was a wild and wonderful orchestral highlight.

Comedy review: Dylan Moran, We Got This, Hamer Hall, MICF
A shambolic and disappointing show from a cult favourite.

Opera review: Ferruccio Furlanetto In Concert, Melbourne Recital Centre
A world-class performance that is a bitter reminder of Opera Australia’s slim pickings in Melbourne this year.

Theatre review: True West, fortyfivedownstairs
Sibling rivalry resurfaces in this classic Sam Shepard play.

Musical review: La Cage Aux Folles, State Theatre
Pretty and energetic, but dated.

Comedy reviews: Gabbi Bolt, Ivan Aristeguieta, MICF
Two seasoned performers offer work that resonates.