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STELLA, at Alexander Theatre, Monash University – musical theatre review

A prolific, iconic writer and feminist who lived life on her terms, Miles Franklin (14th October, 1879 – 19th September,…

GRIMM (Shake & Stir Theatre Co.), at QPAC and touring – theatre review

While growing up, I was captivated by subversive stories in a classical cartoon segment known as Fractured Fairy Tales. That…

Disclosure Day (M) – 145 minutes – movie review

Nearly five decades ago, it was a close encounter with a UFO that resonated with audiences (Close Encounters of the…

Sydney Film Festival – movie reviews

Colony Korean director Yeon sang-ho (Train To Busan, 2016) returns to the zombie genre with the entertaining Colony. Here he…

Romeo and Juliet (The Australian Ballet), at the Regent Theatre – ballet review

The Australian Ballet’s glorious retelling of the classic Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet is colourful, powerful and passionate. This is…

Sainting Joan, at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory – theatre review

Joan of Arc – was she a saint or a sinner? She was an illiterate peasant girl who believed she…

Katzenmusik, at Theatre Works’ Explosives Factory – theatre review

Katzenmusik is a German word that translates as caterwaul, the shrill howling or wailing noise of a cat. And this…

Backrooms (M) – 105 minutes – movie review

A supernatural horror thriller, Backrooms is a phenomenon that has grown through the internet. Co-writer and director of the film…

A Year Without Summer, at Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, as part of the RISING Festival – theatre review

Austrian choreographer and performance artist Florentina Holzinger isn’t known for holding back. So it is when 24 naked women –…

Encore! Songs From The Musicals (Opera Australia), at Regent Theatre – musical theatre review

Magnificent, rich, rounded voices against the backdrop of musical excellence. Clarity of sound, stunning solos, delicious duets and rousing three-part…