Reviews
A Story of Seven Summers
A subtle and engaging memoir about returning home and reconnecting with the earth, by Tasmanian journalist turned providore, Hilary Burden.
Nine Days
TEXT: Toni Jordan's latest novel is ambitious, intelligent and skillfully crafted.
Verdi’s Requiem
WILLOUGHBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Conducted by Dr Nicholas Milton, the orchestra gave a very moving performance of this riveting work.
The Spear Carrier
ENSEMBLE THEATRE: A wonderful telling of the story of a small man in a small part in a medium size…
dOCUMENTA (13)
dOCUMENTA raises questions about what constitutes quality work.
Vernon God Little
THE NEW THEATRE: A quality stage adaptation of DBC Pierre’s Booker Prize-winning novel, though not without its drawbacks.
Under Milk Wood
WHISTLING VICAR THEATRE: Staged in an authentic Welsh church, Dylan Thomas’ play for voices makes for a charming and unique…
The Memorandium
THEATRE WORKS: Memories, interactive storytelling, puppetry and countless curios are served up with a cup of hot chocolate in Barking…
Spaghetti Western Orchestra
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE: This performance was one of the best shows this critic has seen this year, and that’s about…
When the Rain Stops Falling
JUTE THEATRE: This remarkable production of a remarkable play brought the audience to its feet.