An imperfect but still powerful production of an Ibsen rarity.
December 5, 2022
Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis proved a saviour at times as the MSO played with its talented Young Artist in Association, 14-year-old Christian Li, while Brahms' Symphony No 4 received an impressive performance.
December 4, 2022
Asher Fisch and his forces awake this behemoth with sensitivity and abandonment, portraying the epic life-and-death struggle as conflict, but also as progress and reconciliation.
December 3, 2022
This production of Charpentier’s Baroque opera is a marvel, thanks to meticulous research, top-notch performances and ingenious interpretation.
December 2, 2022
This Australian comedy about real estate and family falls flat after a promising start.
December 2, 2022
With its large cast, who are always on the move, this patchy production doesn't entirely lend itself to a filmed version with close-ups, as we miss some of the shenanigans.
December 2, 2022
Sydney Dance Company’s ninth annual season of new contemporary dance works is one of the most satisfying yet.
December 1, 2022
This exuberant, lo-fi production, adapted for the stage by Hilary Bell, with her father John Bell as Scrooge, is a delight.
December 1, 2022
Alison Whyte performs with three dancers in this theatre production where speech and dance set out to express human terror, courage and risk-taking.
November 27, 2022
A concert combining vibrant orchestral colour with thoughtful reflection, featuring an outstanding performance from Canadian violinist James Ehnes.
November 27, 2022
Going to Cockatoo Island is a fun part of the experience, but despite solid performances, the production doesn't entirely live up to the industrial setting.
November 26, 2022
Internationally renowned organist Joseph Nolan joins WASO for a blistering assault on music by Barber and Saint-Saëns, with Asher Fisch also leading a gorgeous account of Respighi's The Fountains of Rome.
November 26, 2022