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Where is Joy?, at fortyfivedownstairs – theatre review

Artist Joy Hester (21st August, 1920 – 4th December, 1960) didn’t run with the pack. Despite being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s…

The Barber of Seville (Opera Australia), at Regent Theatre – opera review

I can’t speak highly enough of the comic might of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville (with libretto by Cesare…

Opera Up Late (Opera Australia) – comedic opera review

What a great talent this man is. Reuben Kaye headlines a bawdy show to remember, introducing three Australian Opera headliners…

Hair (Athenaeum Theatre) – musical theatre review

Given the state of the world, the anti-war message carried by the tribal, love, rock musical Hair is as relevant…

School of Rock (theatrical.), at The National Theatre – musical theatre review

If you are in the mood for some light-hearted fun and hijinks, head for The National Theatre to see theatrical’s…

The Talented Mr Ripley (Sydney Theatre Company) at Arts Centre Melbourne – theatre review

Carpe diem is a Latin phrase meaning "seize the day”. That is exactly what small time conman Tom Ripley (Will…

Dying: A Memoir (MTC) – theatre review

After a grand, unexpected and memorable opening to the play, Genevieve Morris introduces herself as writer Cory Taylor. In 2005,…

DARKFIELD’s INVISIBLE (Arts Centre Melbourne) – theatre review

Inspired by the 1933 film The Invisible Man starring Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart, and its 2020 reimagining, INVISIBLE is…

James Blunt: ‘Back to Bedlam’ 20th Anniversary Tour (Rod Laver Arena and touring) – concert review

A 110-minute set from James Blunt had the capacity crowd at Rod Laver Arena totally sold from the get go,…

Here You Come Again (Comedy Theatre and touring) – musical theatre review

I saw the feel good, comedic, part musical, part play, part concert Here You Come Again when it was first…