Reviews
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Bass-baritone Bryn Terfel performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Sir Andrew Davis, resulted in an unforgettable evening.
The Ham Funeral
Director Philip Rouse proves that the play which revolutionised Australian theatre still has a contemporary edge.
Death in Bowengabbie
Full of surprises, this quirky black comedy is a superb example of the potential of the single-actor monologue.
Australia Ensemble Concert 2
A pleasing afternoon of music by Suk, Edwards, Lutoslawski and Dvorak, the latter's work performed passionately and enjoyably.
Barry Humphries’ Weimar Cabaret
A spectacularly good concert from the Australian Chamber Orchestra, featuring Humphries as MC and the inimitable Meow Meow as a…
Pirates of the Caribbean
Subtitles would have assisted this Sydney Symphony accompaniment of the popular Disney film; as it was, the music drowned out…
Morgenstern Trio & Christopher Moore
Musica Viva presents one of Europe’s most electrifying new ensembles, the Morgenstern Trio, with virtuoso Australian violist Christopher Moore.
Kaarla Kaatijin
The first of a trilogy of elemental Dreamings to be presented by Yirra Yaakin, Kaarla Kaatijin sets a high standard…
Beached
Melissa Bubnic's clever satire on the world of reality TV explores the revolting nature of modern entertainment culture with hilarity…
The Agony, the Ecstasy & i
A fascinating idea, exploring issues of worker exploitation in a global economy through dance, but the message gets lost in…