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New music round-up (for w/e 3 May 2024)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 3 May 2024. On…

The Woman in Black (QPAC and touring) – theatre review

Two actors, some props, lighting... sounds rudimentary - but the result in The Woman in Black is astounding. This storied…

Way (fortyfivedownstairs) – theatre review

A searing look at female homelessness in Australia over the age of 55, Way, written and performed by Sally McKenzie,…

The Grinning Man (Alex Theatre) – musical theatre review

The bawdy meets the bizarre in the Australian premiere of the tragicomic musical The Grinning Man, which is based on…

American Primitive (Old 97s) – music review

American Primitive is the thirteenth studio album by veterans Old 97’s. The record is arriving just months before the 30th…

Fremont – movie review

Fremont is the fourth feature from Iranian born filmmaker Babak Jalali. This low-budget, low-key indie drama follows Donya (played by…

Appreciation (Liam Pieper) – book review

Australian author Liam Pieper has released a couple of fascinating and diverse works of fiction – The Toy Maker about…

You’re Being Dramatic (Theatre Works) – theatre review

Fifteen-year-olds Arvy (Jess Sofarnos) and Thea (Megan Mitchell) are besties. They met in a science class and have been inseparable…

Potted Potter, The Unauthorized Harry Experience, A Parody by Dan and Jeff (Athenaeum Theatre) – theatre review

Whether or not you are a Harry Potter fan, it would be hard to be unimpressed or unamused by this…

New music round-up (for w/e 26 April 2024)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 26 April 2024. Grammy…