Review: Diplomacy (Ensemble Theatre)
John Bell and John Gaden are a powerhouse duo in the starring roles, but this play about saving Paris could do with more tension.
March 30, 2018
Review: Rembrandt Live (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, AGNSW, Sydney Festival)
The Brandenburgs conjure a Dutch street carnival amongst the works of the masters.
January 10, 2018
Review: Enoch Arden (Simon Tedeschi, John Bell)
Strauss and Tennyson's Odyssey gets the full dramatic sweep.
November 8, 2017
Sydney Festival unveils its 2018 programme
Look out for an underwater concert, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in Rembrandt Live, and US satirist Randy Rainbow. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 25, 2017
John Bell goes deep inside a decaying mind
Lear casts his shadow over The Father, an intriguing, confounding thriller of a play. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 10, 2017
Ensemble Theatre announces its 2018 season
John Bell’s Ensemble debut, a Reg Livermore one-man show and Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests are on the bill. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 7, 2017
Archibald finalists and Packing Room Prize winner announced
The AGNSW has announced 43 finalists including two of John Bell, while a Lisa Wilkinson portrait wins Packing Room Prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 20, 2017
John Bell on Strauss and Tennyson’s Enoch Arden
On the road with pianist Simon Tedeschi, the actor puts the case for resurrecting 19th-century melodrama with music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 15, 2017
Opera Australia reward a couple of Carmen centenarians
Jane Ede and Adrian Tamburini may not look past their sell bys, but they’ve notched up quite a score in Bizet's opera.
May 19, 2017
Kirkby, Esfahani and Abduraimov head Utzon Series 2017
The intimate Sydney Opera House chamber music series turns 10 with a host of intriguing projects. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 2, 2016
Adelaide Festival Centre constructs a bright future
The AFC presents three festivals, a piano series, cocktail concerts and more as redevelopment work continues in 2107. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 24, 2016
Review: Speak less than you know (Tinalley String Quartet)
★★★½☆ Melbourne foursome brings us Beethoven’s words and music in a nutshell. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2016
John Bell to read Ludwig’s letters in innovative concert
The actor and founder of Bell Shakespeare will be the voice of Beethoven in the Tinalley String Quartet’s new programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 21, 2016