Sydney Festival Reviews

Sport for Jove Press ReleaseSydney In 2027, internationally acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro (1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, The Year of...

11 SHOWS. A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE. Belvoir Theatre, Surrey Hills. Here’s what I really think. Any society that calls itself a democracy but can’t make proper...

HAYES IN NEW PLACES: HAYES THEATRE CO UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST SEASON YET Sydney As they prepare for their final year as Artistic Directors, Richard Carroll...

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE LAUNCHES WILD THINGS International Kids Festival 26 September – 11 October 2026 SOH Press ReleaseSydney A new annual festival featuring two weeks of...

"... flawlessly executed ... another winner" Julia Newbould 4 Catches Venue : Empress Theatre in conjunction with Old FitzSydney Dates : Until 31st OctoberTwo men,...

“…wonderful writing, and top-drawer performance … a must-see show for the memories and reflections it brings back… for the window it offers onto a...

"... on the surface it is a light and entertaining pantomime of sorts, what lies beneath is an expose of the convict fed slave...

"The highlight is Sandra Ho’s acting. She is a class above the rest and her acting against Chahidi are the best scenes in the...

"There are many violent scenes and it may surprise you at how much you enjoy watching racists and murderers being beaten.  There’s a special...

"This is a film where its power is greater than the sum of its parts. The only problem is, the sequel will be live...

Ngununggula has unveiled Tender, a major new all-women exhibition featuring seven leading Australian painters, Sally Anderson, Sarah Drinan, Laura Jones, India Mark, Dionisia Salas, Julia Trybala and Amber Wallis. Open until 15 June 2025, Tender delves into the concept...

Exhibiting Artists:  First Nations artists based in Naarm (Melbourne): Maree Clarke, Lisa Couzens, Vicki Couzens, Kirsten Garner Lyttle, Brian Martin, Yhonnie Scarce, Frances Tapueluelu, and...

Sport for Jove Press ReleaseSydney In 2027, internationally acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro (1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, The Year of...

11 SHOWS. A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE. Belvoir Theatre, Surrey Hills. Here’s what I really think. Any society that calls itself a democracy but can’t make proper...

HAYES IN NEW PLACES: HAYES THEATRE CO UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST SEASON YET Sydney As they prepare for their final year as Artistic Directors, Richard Carroll...

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE LAUNCHES WILD THINGS International Kids Festival 26 September – 11 October 2026 SOH Press ReleaseSydney A new annual festival featuring two weeks of...

We also throw down a gauntlet to the audience. By sharing Flynn’s story in 2025 we document the circumstances in which he ends up...

Sydney Opera House CONCERT HALL Press ReleaseSydney The swashbuckling spectacular Hook’s Neverland sails into the Concert Hall this summer for its world premiere, with the irrepressible Captain James...

"The highlight is Sandra Ho’s acting. She is a class above the rest and her acting against Chahidi are the best scenes in the...

"There are many violent scenes and it may surprise you at how much you enjoy watching racists and murderers being beaten.  There’s a special...

11 SHOWS. A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE. Belvoir Theatre, Surrey Hills. Here’s what I really think. Any society that calls itself a democracy but can’t make proper...

HAYES IN NEW PLACES: HAYES THEATRE CO UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST SEASON YET Sydney As they prepare for their final year as Artistic Directors, Richard Carroll...

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE LAUNCHES WILD THINGS International Kids Festival 26 September – 11 October 2026 SOH Press ReleaseSydney A new annual festival featuring two weeks of...

“A dazzling act of transformation. Exhilarating theatre that reminds us entertainment and substance are not mutually exclusive.” Kate Gaul 5 Stars Venue: Seymour CentreSydney Dates;...

"... a campy, comedic, clever celebration."Kate Stratford 5 Crowns Venue: Theatre RoyalSydney Dates: Until 20th DecemberThe SIX queens are back, just as fabulous as ever....

" ... a testament to the script’s distinctive blend of dark humour and social commentary. Brown’s script is witty yet hard-hitting. " Alethea Mouhtouris...

“This is a theatre of empathy, compassion and courage. It affirms life and living through performance…” Kenton Stevens 4 (Four kilometres…to Heptonstall) Venue: ETU Ballroom,...

“The work is infused with a light and life that demands to be experienced by many. Magnificent.” Kenton Stevens 4.5 Swirling seas Venue: Northcote Town...

“This is beautiful theatre. It connects heart and mind… A joy.” Kenton Stevens 4 Stars Venue: fortyfivedownstairsMelbourneDates: to 11 Oct 2026 (as part of the...

"There are many violent scenes and it may surprise you at how much you enjoy watching racists and murderers being beaten.  There’s a special...

"This is a film where its power is greater than the sum of its parts. The only problem is, the sequel will be live...

"Comedy usually mocks norms or shows the craziness of breaking society’s norms. This just sets new low level ones." Con Nats2.5 Cracks of the...