Category: Arts In Review

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 ...
Circus of Illusion — Boyd Productions — Canberra Theatre, 14–15 January 2023

Circus of Illusion — Boyd Productions — Canberra Theatre, 14–15 January 2023

Review by John P. Harvey. Flamboyant and often dramatic, Circus of Illusion mimicked the experience of the big top and managed to ...
<em>Soul Trading</em> — Canberra Theatre Centre — 5 to 8 October 2022

Soul Trading — Canberra Theatre Centre — 5 to 8 October 2022

Review by John P. Harvey. Jerry is the sole child in his class who has not been genetically “designed” for ...
Canberra Writers Festival 2022: Power, Politics, Passion

Canberra Writers Festival 2022: Power, Politics, Passion

Summation by Michele E. Hawkins. Pictures by John P. Harvey. Since its inaugural occurrence in 2016, the Canberra Writers Festival ...
[REVIEW] a Sonnet for Sondheim - Sat, 2 July - Belconnen Arts Centre - a touching love letter to language, inspiration, and determination

[REVIEW] a Sonnet for Sondheim – Sat, 2 July – Belconnen Arts Centre – a touching love letter to language, inspiration, and determination

a Sonnet for Sondheim review by Anna Franceschini / Photos by Andrew Sikorski Directed by Lexi Sekuless, with piano accompaniment by ...
SIX The Musical — Canberra Theatre Centre — Saturday April 23 to Sunday May 15 2022

SIX The Musical — Canberra Theatre Centre — Saturday April 23 to Sunday May 15 2022

Review by John P. Harvey SIX The Musical takes the best-known facts of the six wives of Henry VIII, adds ...
Australian Dance Party - LESS

[Review] Australian Dance Party prove that LESS is indeed more

Australian Dance Party LESS review by Simone Penkethman Directed by Alison Plevey Dairy Rd, Canberra until 12 March Australian Dance ...