
Independent productions of Shakespeare are ambitious at the best of times and Sydney Shakespeare Company's The Merchant of Venice proves no exception.

Circus Oz, you had me at hello. You completely changed the atmosphere at the Maj from Edwardian playhouse to playful madhouse.

In 2003, a train travelling south from Sydney derailed between Waterfall and Helensburgh. Seven people were killed, including the driver, and many more were injured. Countless emergency personnel assisted in the aftermath.

There is no doubting the assets accumulated and the powerful influence of the Murdoch Empire yet does this one man band of wealth and power make for an entertaining night of theatre?

Belvoir’s production of Miss Julie ranks among the most unsettling productions I have ever seen.

I've a confession. I love the Australian Chamber Orchestra so much, my partner's getting jealous. She's understandably worried my love for it may be greater than my love for her.

The Little Mermaid is sweet, pleasantly awkward, and very tender. There is a little bit of magic to it too.