Sydney Reviews

Details: Jodi McAlister; 30 October 2011

Women, Power and Culture – Then and Now | New Theatre

These two programs both resonated deeply for me – almost beyond the individual pieces of theatre that made them up. These programs gave a forum to, and showcased some truly awesome voices in theatre.

Details: Rebecca Whitton; 22 October 2011

Sometimes there is a night in the theatre that you will never, ever forget. Watching Nigel Westlake conduct the NSW premier of his impressive new work, Missa Solis – Requiem for Eli was one of them.

Details: Dr Daniela Kaleva; 17 October 2011

New Horizons was a triumphant celebration of symphonic sound delivered by an unusual program and world-class musicians.

Details: Rebecca Whitton; 16 October 2011

This Year’s Ashes is a classic romantic comedy, albeit one with more bite, sophistication and depth and much more enjoyable in every way than your typical cinema fare.

Details: Mandy Fung; 09 October 2011

All aboard the MV Mulgi for an unforgettable tour of Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour!

Details: Jodi McAlister; 08 October 2011

Living as we are in an Australia where people smuggling is a hot button issue, this is an important piece of theatre with something to say to everyone in the audience.

Details: Jodi McAlister; 29 September 2011

A Very Black Comedy Indeed | Chalkline Productions

The thing I found the most frustrating about A Very Black Comedy Indeed was that there was clearly a good idea underpinning it, but this idea had not been properly explored.

Details: Nicholas Routley; 29 September 2011

With Mozart’s Don Giovanni the inner significance has to do with the immensely disruptive force that the unbridled sexuality of the protagonist has on contemporary society.

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