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The Children’s Bach (Lyric Opera) – opera review

Life in all its messiness is played out in Lyric Opera’s chamber opera The Children’s Bach. With music by Andrew…

The Crow – movie review

Revenge is at the heart of the dark fantasy romance, The Crow. This is a remake of Australian Alex Proyas’…

La Boheme (Opera Australia) – theatre review

This captivating production of Puccini’s popular classic leaves an enduring memory for the rusted-on opera fanatic and the novice first-time…

Midas Man – movie review

Of all movie sub-genres, the music biopic seems particularly resistant to change. With perhaps a couple of exceptions, they all…

Touch – movie review

Sensitive and affecting, Touch is a love story that spans the ages. The central characters meet at a Japanese restaurant…

Surface World (Straight Arrows) – music review

Formed in 2007, Sydney’s Straight Arrows have carved out a prominent spot in the Australian indie music landscape. Known for…

Topdog/Underdog (MTC) – theatre review

Acclaimed actor Bert LaBonté makes his directorial debut with the Pulitzer Prize winning comedic drama Topdog/Underdog. It is a two-hander,…

The Bezzle (Cory Doctorow) – book review

Science fiction author Cory Doctorow has taken a stand against big corporations, in particular the use of Digital Media Rights…

Take My Hand – movie review

Inspired by real life events, Take My Hand is a heart-wrenching love story that spans decades.Laura (Meg Fraser) is still…

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (Princess Theatre) – theatre review

There is one way to compromise a dramatic tale of obsession gone horribly askew that features impressive staging. Get the…