Reviews

Book review: Live Bait, Stephen Sewell
Can a novel succeed when it features a wilfully stupid protagonist?

Book review: Ordinary Human Love, Melissa Goode
A debut novel that surveys intimate relationships and the nature of desire.

Book review: Only the Astronauts, Ceridwen Dovey
A highly imaginative collection of tales about inanimate objects in space.

Exhibition review: Cutting Through Time – Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston, and the Japanese Print, Geelong Gallery
An examination of the influence of Japanese woodblock prints on two prominent Australian artists.

Theatre review: The Odd Couple, Comedy Theatre
Decades later, Neil Simon's play still feels sharp and relatable.

Opera review: Candide, Her Majesty's Theatre
A joyous musical confection and a colourful celebration of self-discovery.

Opera review: Tosca, Margaret Court Arena
After not bringing staged operas to Melbourne last year, Opera Australia’s production of 'Tosca' wasn’t enough to quench the audience's…

Performance review: FAKE, The Rechabite
This interactive exploration of our online 'realities' and our true selves proves a stirring journey.

Book review: The Changing Room, Belinda Cranston
A story of someone trying to come of age in a world of possibilities.

Performance review: Charles Maimarosia, Melbourne Recital Centre
Charles Maimaosia's intimate performance was spellbinding, soulful and energetic.