Review: Prize Fighter (Belvoir, Sydney Festival)
A dynamic play with a cumulative emotional force about a young Congolese-Australian boxer facing his demons.
January 9, 2017
David Berthold enjoys serving up the unexpected cup of tea
In the thick of his second Brisbane Festival, the Artistic Director talks about the importance of risk and collaboration.
September 13, 2016
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Filter Theatre, Brisbane Festival)
★★★★½ A fast-paced romp in the spirit of Shakespeare, if not always to the letter. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 10, 2016
Review: Snow White (Opera Queensland, La Boite)
Lindy Hume’s reimagining of the Grimm fairy tale puts the Queen in the spotlight.
September 9, 2016
Bruce Beresford’s captaincy hopes to land a Herring
The director of Driving Miss Daisy and Double Jeopardy describes stumbling into opera direction at a cocktail party. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 7, 2016
Review: Snow White (Ballet Preljocaj)
Ballet Preljocaj brings their deliciously dark production exclusively to Brisbane.
September 5, 2016
Belvoir takes an imaginative leap into a bright, optimistic 2017
Toby Schmitz, Mr Burns from The Simpsons, Mark Colvin, Jasper Jones and a talking cat all turn up in the 2017 season.
September 3, 2016
Snow not-so-white and sans dwarves
Lindy Hume explains why she is excited to be co-creating a dark, erotic retelling of the Grimm fairytale.
September 2, 2016
David Berthold reveals 2016 Brisbane Festival programme
The audience is put in the spotlight in this year’s “Youtopia”, celebrating the empowerment of the people. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 30, 2016
2015 Brisbane Festival packs a powerful political punch
New Artistic Director David Berthold offers an uncompromising exploration of race, discrimination and colonialism. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 26, 2015
First details revealed of Berthold’s inaugural Brisbane Festival
The eclectic international programme takes its inspiration from Africa, Asia and America. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 2, 2015
Review: The Perfect American (Brisbane Festival)
Minimalist master’s flawed work sustained by an inspired production. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 18, 2014
Review: A Doll’s House (Brisbane Festival)
Henrik Ibsen’s claustrophobic classic still fresh and controversial. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 12, 2014