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Theatre
Live Review

Review: Song of First Desire (Belvoir)

Andrew Bovell distills a century of political violence and secrecy into the story of a Madrid family struggling with its demons.

February 21, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Honour (Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre)

A stark staging at Red Stitch leaves Joanna Murray-Smith's divorce drama out in the cold.

February 21, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Pirates of Penzance (Hayes Theatre Co)

This G&S classic, performed by a cast of just five, is wonderfully silly, joyous fun, even though the second act could do with some finessing.

February 20, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Truth (Malthouse Theatre)

This new play by Patricia Cornelius explores the importance and price of dissent with varied impact.

February 19, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Lightning Jar Theatre)

This rollercoaster satire on the current state of American politics makes for a wildly entertaining ride.

February 19, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: The Children’s Hour (Old Fitzroy Theatre)

Inspired by a true story, Lillian Hellman's drama about the malevolent power of gossip and insinuation proves plenty gripping.

February 18, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Max Richter (Sydney Opera House)

Max Richter and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble delivered precisely what’s on the tin and then some.

February 18, 2025
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Balanas Sisters (Utzon Music Series)

Glamour, passion, gunfire and chorales make for a heady mix from Latvia’s talented Balanas Sisters.

February 17, 2025
Opera
Live Review

Review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Melbourne Opera)

The little company that could presents opera’s longest work in a vast space that proves surprisingly perfect.

February 17, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Cruise (Fruit Box Theatre & KXT bAKEHOUSE)

You won’t see a more agile 90 minutes of solo acting this year – or an indie production more deserving of a return season.

February 17, 2025
Live Review

Review: Joseph Nolan (St James’ International Organ Festival)

Playing the recently installed organ at St James' Sydney, Joseph Nolan makes light work of some challenging material.

February 17, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: This Is a Room (Half Straddle Theatre & Perth Festival)

The interrogation of US national security translator Reality Winner transformed into a perfect work of theatre for this age of uncertainty.

February 17, 2025
Theatre
Live Review

Review: Hadestown (Opera Australia and JONES Theatrical Group)

This contemporary retelling of the doomed love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, combined with another Greek myth, makes for a surprising, thrilling musical.

February 15, 2025

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