Reviews
Alana Hunt’s A Deceptively Simple Need review: a meticulous study of Australia’s housing crisis
In her solo exhibition at PICA, Alana Hunt offers compelling perspectives on modern ideas of home ownership.
Sweet Charity review: capturing hearts at QPAC
The all-Australian cast shines in this production of the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity.
The Heir Apparent review: Rebecca Armitage has right royal fun
Hollywood royalty Reese Witherspoon has given her nod of approval to The Heir Apparent, choosing it as the December pick…
Shrimp Show review: Velvet Lobster shines a light on emerging Australian artists
Shrimp Show marks the first anniversary of this exciting new Sydney gallery.
The Endless Sky review: Di Morrissey delivers an endearing outback saga
Prolific Australian author Di Morrissey returns with her 31st novel, cleverly blending adventure, mystery and media-world drama.
Diva review: mighty goddesses unite in this glittering exhibition
The first exhibition at Melbourne's new Australian Museum of Performing Arts is a star-studded look at the diva through the…
Westwood / Kawakubo review: fashion that promotes fearless individualism
It is a stunning pairing, bringing together two fiercely individual designers, but the Westwood / Kawakubo blockbuster exhibition suffers from…
Olafur Eliasson's Presence review: art that physically reboots us
Always wanted to touch a rainbow? Or to see a cloud being born? Olafur Eliasson’s Brisbane exhibition Presence gives you…
Soul of Possum review: a First Nations perspective on first contact
With Soul of Possum, playwright Brodie Murray balances a coming of age story against a moment of first contact –…
The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing
The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.