Reviews

Dance review: Oscar, Regent Theatre
The life, loves and legend of Oscar Wilde take centre stage in the world premiere of the first full-length ballet…

Theatre review: Grug, Arts Centre Melbourne
An award-winning show based on a picture book creature.

Book review: A Sorceress Comes to Call, T Kingfisher
A clever interpretation of a sinister fairy tale that examines the human side of terrifying magic.

Theatre review: The Queen's Nanny, Ensemble Theatre
This play about the British royal family brings nothing new to the table, but will appeal to those who enjoy…

Exhibition review: ZAHALKAWORLD, NAS Gallery
A stunning piece of curation, delivered with such ease, while allowing the viewer to linger over, and rethink, tired national…

Escape room review: Earthrise One, Richmond
An immersive sci-fi adventure escape room.

Music review: Mzaza: The Birth and Death of Stars, Riverside Theatres
Mzaza’s current Australian tour sees the world music favourites deliver a powerful concert experience with strong theatrical elements.

Theatre review: As You Like It, Queen's Gardens, Townsville
Sparkling performances and a strong ensemble mark this Shakespeare production.

Festival review: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, South Bank Piazza
This semi-autobiographical stage show exploring the French fashion designer’s life and career is visually splendid but, ironically, lacking in theatrical…

Theatre review: Hamlet, fortyfivedownstairs
A few directorial choices let down this otherwise fine contemporary interpretation of 'Hamlet'.