Reviews

Comedy review: The Racist Immigrants, Sydney Fringe Festival
POC comedians indulge and take a swipe at ethnic stereotypes.

Exhibition review: Tarryn Gill: Soft, Gallery Sally Dan Cuthbert
Soft sculptures that challenge our perceptions of the body.

Theatre review: Cicada, Wharf 2 Theatre
Shaun Tan's picture book about capitalism and individualism is brought to life via enchanting puppetry.

Opera review: Puccini Gala: Suor Angelica, Athenaeum Theatre
A one-act opera and gala concert that showcases the best of Melbourne Opera talent.

Dance review: Dredge, Theatre Works
Dance theatre that tracks the beginning of life and follows it to modernity.

Dance reviews: Twofold, Rosyln Packer Theatre
Sydney Dance Company’s latest offering is a double act: Rafael Bonachela’s 'Impermanence' – which debuted in 2021 – and a…

Theatre review: Cost of Living, Southbank Theatre
Making its Melbourne debut, this production explores human connection and the lives of those living with disability.

Theatre review: Two Strangers Walk into a Bar..., Sydney Fringe Festival
An immersive experience awaits in this participatory production, which invites questions about human connection.Â

Opera review: La Bohème, Athenaeum Theatre
Despite being a tragedy, Melbourne Opera’s La Bohème is a joyful delight to watch.

Book review: The First Friend, Malcolm Knox
A thriller, a satire and an insight into humankind’s inhumanity.