Reviews
Book review: Deep Water, James Bradley
A hugely impressive work that deserves and demands attention.
Comedy review: Sarah Keyworth, My Eyes Are Up Here, Town Hall, MICF 2024
The British comic may have had top surgery recently, but they still want you to think about where you direct…
Book review: The Beauties, Lauren Chater
An historical fiction set in the 17th century about female agency, art and power.
Exhibition review: Dreamscape, Off the Kerb gallery
Iconic Melbourne art gallery celebrates turning 17 with a characteristically high-quality collection of local art
Music review: The Trout, QPAC
In the first concert of Ensemble Q's 2024 season, The Trout delivered impeccable musical standards and expert programming.Â
Multimedia review: Sea, Salt and Silk, Abbotsford Convent
An immersive event combining live sound, video and participatory installations with works using paper and salt.
Music review: American Stories: Bernstein, Gershwin and more, Hamer Hall
Trombonist Jonathon Ramsay dazzled in a highlight of this MSO performance, Joe Chindamo’s 'Ligeia'.
Music review: Grandeur, Symphony Series 3, ASO, Adelaide Town Hall
Leading soprano Sara Macliver starred in an intriguing concert of old and new music.
Comedy review: Bang On Live with Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2024
A stage version of the popular podcast.
Exhibition review: Ross & Rothwell: in the same boat, Ngununggula
Joan Ross and Caroline Rothwell make for a perfect pairing, in an edgy exhibition that rattles colonial history and legacies.