live performance
Comedy review: Arj Barker: The Mind Field, Athenaeum Theatre, MICF 2024
A protracted reliance on fart jokes derails the US comedian's latest show.
Comedy review: Hannah Gadsby: Woof!, Arts Centre Melbourne, MICF 2024
The star of global hit show 'Nanette' makes a welcome return to the stage.
Theatre review: James and the Giant Peach, QPAC
A visually splendid production that would have benefited from greater attention to the narrative.
Comedy review: Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer: Atomically Correct, Double Tree by Hilton, MICF 2024
If you want to learn some science and enjoy some language-based laughs at the same time, this is the show…
Comedy review: Hannah Camillieri: Lolly Bag, Malthouse Theatre, MICF 2024
Camillieri offers a bag of funny treats.
Comedy review: Raise the Bra, Queen Victoria Women's Centre, MICF 2024
Graphic humour laced with tales of lived experience.
Comedy review: Circus Oz: Smash It! Arts Centre Melbourne, MICF 2024
This new Circus Oz production is as lively as ever, but a pared down version of previous shows.
Music review: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Symphony Series 2: Horizons, Adelaide Town Hall
Violinist Emily Sun shines in Max Bruch’s famed Violin Concerto No. 1.
Theatre review: Akaraka, The Substation
Akaraka grapples with topics related to the West African diaspora in Australia.
Theatre review: Beast in the Room, Theatre Works
A short, sharp two-person show that packs a punch.