★★★★½ An almost flawless adaptation that offers technicolour escapism from the first note to the last raindrop. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

Five world premieres of Australian works presented by Plexus ensemble.

Vocal stars shine in a rare Verdi gem that deserves to be better known.

★★★★½ George Palmer, Gale Edwards and Timothy Sexton do justice to one of the greatest Australian stories ever written. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Trevor Ashley’s directorial debut delivers a brassy, brazen and brilliantly ballsy brand of entertaining fun. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★½ First-rate performance of symphonic repertoire’s central pillar leaves an overwhelming impression. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A stunning new Butterfly for Queensland delivers mixed results.

All God's creatures spring to life in Suzuki's thoughtful hands.

A skilled and well-credentialed cast struggle to convince in this flawed musical.

★★★★½ A brutal but ultimately touching portrait of femininity from the lowest dregs of the underclasses. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★★☆ Good ideas, good voices and great conducting help a rum old story. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

★★★½☆ Warm and witty paean to smarts, arts and life in the Big Apple. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in