Archive for the ‘Culture / Live reviews’ Category

It’s not you – this work really is indefensible

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Our critics give their verdicts on the biggest shows around town.

It’s not you – this work really is indefensible

Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Our critics give their verdicts on the biggest shows around town.

Beauty and horror collide in this famous exploration of ‘madness’

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

One of opera’s most famous ‘mad scenes’ is on show in Melbourne Opera’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor.

Beauty and horror collide in this famous exploration of ‘madness’

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

One of opera’s most famous ‘mad scenes’ is on show in Melbourne Opera’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor.

Finnish duo breathe new life into the music of fellow Finn Sibelius

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Our reviewers check out the best shows around town including those offered by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Comedy Festival.

Finnish duo breathe new life into the music of fellow Finn Sibelius

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Our reviewers check out the best shows around town including those offered by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Comedy Festival.

A rare act of impersonation: Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG

Friday, April 26th, 2024

Inhabiting someone as illustrious as US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no mean feat, but Mitchell doesn’t just capture her likeness – she captures her spirit.

A rare act of impersonation: Heather Mitchell’s enthralling RBG

Friday, April 26th, 2024

Inhabiting someone as illustrious as US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no mean feat, but Mitchell doesn’t just capture her likeness – she captures her spirit.

Everyone feared this festival would implode, but there’s Alice Cooper waving a boa constrictor on stage

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Despite the rough lead-up and dropping half of its acts, Pandemonium music festival didn’t live up to its name – and was ultimately a pretty good time.

Everyone feared this festival would implode, but there’s Alice Cooper waving a boa constrictor on stage

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Despite the rough lead-up and dropping half of its acts, Pandemonium music festival didn’t live up to its name – and was ultimately a pretty good time.