Reviews

Book review: The Theory of Everything, Yumna Kassab
Ambitious and far-ranging in scope, the book defies easy categorisation.

Book review: The Good Daughter, Kumi Taguchi
A memoir of the SBS journalist's struggle to understand her Japanese heritage.

Theatre review: Heartbreak Hotel, RISING, The Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
'You'll be so lonely, baby...' New Zealand's EBKM brings a show about heartbreak to this year's RISING.

Festival review: Dark Mofo 2025 Week One
Dark Mofo returns to the embrace of an enthusiastic crowd after a one-year hiatus. Here are the top 2025 highlights.

Exhibition review: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, NGV International
The NGV's Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings beloved old masters to Melbourne.

Theatre review: Hamlet, RISING, Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
It's 'Hamlet', but not 'that' one. No, this version has dancing, rap and a beautifully conceived and executed message behind…

Music review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Concert, Hamer Hall
The first of the Harry Potter series returns with live orchestral accompaniment.

Exhibition: World Press Photo Exhibition, State Library of NSW
The international photography exhibition returns to Sydney.

Music review: Japanese Breakfast, RISING, Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts
Michelle Zauner was pure magic. This felt like Japanese Breakfast at its fullest, most actualised form.

Tour review: Queen's Wharf Brisbane Precinct Public Arts Tour, Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane expands its popular Public Art Walking Tours to include installations at the newly opened Queen’s Wharf precinct.