Reviews
Verdi’s Requiem
Verdi’s Requiem is heard all too rarely, because of the demands of staging it; this was the best of performances.
Fearless Baroque
A highly engaging concert, featuring a range of Australian premieres and a dynamic and expressive soprano, Simone Kermes.
EMPIRE: Terror on the High Seas
Toby Schmitz's new play places the audience aboard the 'Empress of Australia' on a voyage through history, colonialism and murder.
Sneak preview: Theatre Slam gives a Fringe Taster
This monthly theatrical showcase was given over to a delicious sampler of upcoming Melbourne Fringe shows.
Perfect Tripod Australian Songs
A night of song and banter at Subiaco’s Regal Theatre, delivering exactly what it said on the tin.
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
These Mozart in the City concerts are always a good choice for a classical music fan, and this one was…
The Royal New Zealand Ballet at 60
This detailed account of the company’s history and major personalities is marvellously researched and beautifully presented.
Brio
Bach, Schubert and Beethoven featured in this latest concert by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.
Rupert
David Williamson’s new play is a comedy, but not quite a caricature.
Les Illuminations
The latest work from Sydney Dance Company was a short but extremely rich and varied program which sold out weeks…