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Watch For: Belvoir 2027 Season
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...
Watch For: Hayes 2027 Season
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...
Watch For: WILD THINGS
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 Chat About Shadow Boxing
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...
Reviews: Sydney
Theatre Now Review: How My Light Is Spent
Charming, wistful and whimsical. Kate Stratford 4.5 Stars
Venue: KXT Theatre BroadwaySydney Dates: Until 26th SeptemberIf no-one can see your light, do you become invisible?
And...
Melbourne
Theatre Now Review: Cleopatra & Antony
“Give me my robe. Put on my crown. I have immortal longings in me. Now no more the juice of Egypt’s grape shall moist this lip.”Kenton Stevens 4 Stars
Venue : fortyfivedownstairsMelbourne Dates: Until September 13th 2026What better way to spend a random Tuesday evening, than in one...
Beyond The Capitals
Theatre Now Review: Bunyip Barons
"... on the surface it is a light and entertaining pantomime of sorts, what lies beneath is an expose of the convict fed slave...
On The Screen Reviews
On the Screen Review: By Any Means
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"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...
On the Screen Review: Palestine 36
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"This is a film where its power is greater than the sum of its parts. The only problem is, the sequel will be live...
On the Screen Review: I Want Your Sex
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"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...
Art
Keep an Eye on Art: Tender
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...
Take Note: EXCHANGE
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...
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Watch For: Belvoir 2027 Season
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...
Watch For: Hayes 2027 Season
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...
Watch For: WILD THINGS
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 Chat About Shadow Boxing
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...
Watch For: Hook’s Neverland
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...
Watch For: MRS GIGGLY’S MAGIC SCHOOL
MAGIC, MAYHEM AND CIRCUS MADNESS TAKE OVER SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE WITHMRS GIGGLY'S MAGIC SCHOOLA Circus Opera by Chloé Charody
Press ReleaseSydney
A wildly imaginative world...
On The Screen
On the Screen Review: By Any Means
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"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...
On the Screen Review: Palestine 36
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"This is a film where its power is greater than the sum of its parts. The only problem is, the sequel will be live...
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Watch For: Hayes 2027 Season
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...
Watch For: WILD THINGS
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 Chat About Shadow Boxing
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...
Theatre Now Sydney Reviews:
Theatre Now Review: The Book of Everything
Children aren't happy with nothing to ignore,And that's what parents were created for. - Ogden Nash (1933) Fiona Hallenan-Barker 5 flying frogs!
Venue: BelvoirSydney Dates:...
Theatre Now Review: Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Gripping mystery, slapstick, hilarity, and a dog – this production has it all Alethea Mouhtouris 4 Stars
Venue: Guild TheatreWaltz Street RockdaleDates: Until 5th SeptemberGripping...
Theatre Now Review: A View From The Bridge
"... taut, unflinching piece of theatre ..." Alethea Mouhtouris 4.5 Stars
Venue: New TheatreSydney (Newtown)Dates: Until 5th September 2026There’s a quiet, simmering rage throughout this...
Theatre Now Melbourne Reviews:
Theatre Now Review: Art
" ... amusing, adroit and acute art. It is a joy, at times, just to be able to sit comfortably and watch the incomparables...
Theatre Now Review: A Twist of Fate – Christmas Edition
"It was evident that there was a lot of talent involved in this production, and the fact that the audience was full of people...
Theatre Now Review: HAIR
"... entertaining offering of the issues that inspired a whole movement " Beth Spencer3.5 Stars
Venue : Athenaeum TheatreMelbourne Nov 1st 2025Hair: The Tribal...
On The Screen:
On the Screen Review: Palestine 36
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"This is a film where its power is greater than the sum of its parts. The only problem is, the sequel will be live...
On the Screen Review: I Want Your Sex
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"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...
On the Screen Review: The Rivals of Amziah King
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"Who knew something as wholesome, healthy and sweet as honey could be the reason for so much bitterness..." Con Nats4 honey jars
The Rivals...