‘Girlpool’ // Brisbane Festival
‘Girlpool’ was underwhelming. The Brisbane Festival has established itself as a cultural icon, bringing local, national and international artists together for an exciting month of…
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‘Since Ali Died’ // Brisbane Festival
‘Since Ali Died’ was captivating. “Me: We” – Muhammed Ali. This is the message that Omar Musa leaves lingering in the mind of his audiences…
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ // Bell Shakespeare
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ was inviting. ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. This is possibly because it succeeds on levels…
‘Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts’ // Brisbane Festival
‘Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts’ (featuring ‘Cigany Weaver’) was scintillating. One of the most exciting things about the Brisbane Festival is the sheer number of…
‘Songs to Die For’ // Opera Queensland
‘Songs to Die For’ was breathtaking. A solemn song began to play as three crystal clear voices rang out through the room. Mourners dressed all…
‘St Matthew Passion’ // Brisbane Festival
‘St Matthew Passion’ was mesmerising. In 1727, Johann Sebastian Bach composed one of the most stunning choral and orchestral works ever created. Performed all over…
‘Riverstage Birthday Bash’ // Brisbane Festival
‘Riverstage Birthday Bash’ was atmospheric. Saturday night was one to remember with a line-up of exciting acts kicking off Riverstage’s 30th birthday celebrations. The Riverstage…
‘Blanc de Blanc Encore’ // Brisbane Festival
‘Blanc de Blanc Encore’ was titillating. If you like your circus cabaret brimming with sassy sexual overtones and bubbly frivolity then Strut & Fret’s Blanc…
‘Spencer’ // Lab Kelpie & QUT Gardens Theatre
‘Spencer’ was familiar. “There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family” was the tagline of Katy Warner’s new play, ‘Spencer’ and it’s not…
‘Becoming Bill’ // Old Fashioned Production Company
‘Becoming Bill’ was wholesome. It’s not often the world premiere of a new Australian musical comes to town. Let alone for it to blow its…