Category: Arts In Review

Christmas Spectacular — Canberra Theatre, 22 to 23 December 2025

Christmas Spectacular — Canberra Theatre, 22 to 23 December 2025

Review by John P. Harvey. The ghosts of Christmases recent are alive and kicking in Michael Boyd’s annual Christmas variety ...
The Queen’s Nanny — The Playhouse — 19–21 June 2025

The Queen’s Nanny — The Playhouse — 19–21 June 2025

5/5 Review by John P. Harvey. Melanie Tait, playwright, and Ensemble Theatre, who together brought you The Appleton Ladies’ Potato ...
Blithe Spirit — Canberra Repertory

Blithe Spirit — Canberra Repertory

Review by John P. Harvey. Canberra Repertory has revived this classic Noël Coward comedy to good effect. Charles Condomine, a ...
Alice in Wonderland — Canberra Theatre — Monday 8 January

Alice in Wonderland — Canberra Theatre — Monday 8 January

Review by Michele E. Hawkins. Alice, a young girl sitting in a meadow, sees a waistcoated White Rabbit hurry by, ...
The Children — A.C.T. Hub, Kingston — Thursday 31 August to Saturday 9 September 2023

The Children — A.C.T. Hub, Kingston — Thursday 31 August to Saturday 9 September 2023

Review by Michele E. Hawkins. Retired nuclear physicists Hazel and Robin have left their home and livestock for their rural ...
Come From Away, Canberra Theatre, Thursday 8 June – Sunday 9 July 2023

Come From Away, Canberra Theatre, Thursday 8 June – Sunday 9 July 2023

Review by John P. Harvey. Ladies and gentlemen, due to an accident in New York City, this flight will no ...
Colour, Light, Humanity – The Legacy of Alastair Swayn

Colour, Light, Humanity – The Legacy of Alastair Swayn

By Tamsin Kemp Kandinsky got it right when he said, “colour is a power which directly influences the soul”. Alastair ...
Steel Magnolias — Free-Rain Theatre Company — The Hub, Kingston — Wednesday 10 to Saturday 20 May 2023

Steel Magnolias — Free-Rain Theatre Company — The Hub, Kingston — Wednesday 10 to Saturday 20 May 2023

Review by Michele E. Hawkins. Everyone’s friend and confidante, Truvy Jones (Helen McFarlane), owns and runs a beauty salon in ...
The cast of I have no enemies are lined up on stage and looking intensely at their phones.

[PLAY REVIEW] I Have No Enemies by Bare Witness Theatre – Ralph Wilson Theatre – 1-11 March

Review by Morgan Hain Cyberpunk detective story Directed by Christopher Carroll, I HAVE NO ENEMIES is an original piece of ...
The artist Jazida is twirling fire on stage. They are wearing a corset with dramatic makeup.

Catch Jazida, live burlesque show @ The Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre. Friday 10th February 2023.

Review by Morgan Quinn Jazida catches our attention! I'll preface this review by mentioning that, before attending "Catch Jazida", I ...