Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Michael Cassel Group)
On its 10th anniversary tour, the musical reaffirms the huge, loveable heart it has beneath the camp, shiny exterior.
May 18, 2018
Deborah Jones
Deborah Jones is a writer specialising in dance. A former long-serving Arts Editor of The Australian, she is currently the newspaper’s national dance critic and also reviews musical theatre and theatre. She is the Sydney correspondent for London-based Opera magazine and Vancouver-based Dance International.
Articles by Deborah Jones
Graeme Murphy: Murphy’s Lore
This month, The Australian Ballet celebrates Graeme Murphy’s 50-year association with the company. Deborah Jones looks back on a blazing career, that includes three decades running Sydney Dance Company, and wonders if it all began under his mother’s piano at age four.
March 6, 2018
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon was approached umpteen times for permission to adapt his best-selling novel for the stage. We find out why Simon Stephens’ "heart of flint" made him the perfect fit for the job.
January 9, 2018
Review: Nijinsky (The Australian Ballet)
★★★★½ Neumeier’s endlessly absorbing dance-drama worships the god of dance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 8, 2016
Character building: dance isn’t only for the young
Past a certain age, we expect most dancers to retire. But should we be putting these experienced talents out to pasture?
July 10, 2016