Sydney Reviews

Details: jane barton; 08 June 2010

English director Peter Brook, a theatre maestro whose career spans nearly 70 years, has created a simple, profound work about conflict.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 07 June 2010

Oresteia. Oedipal. Electrafied. Dramatic, in excelsis. Comedic. It is a beguiling work of performance art & craft.

Details: Augusta Supple; 04 June 2010

Bug | Picture This Productions & Griffin Independent

The performances are focussed, at times surprisingly robust and tender.

Details: Nicholas Routley; 31 May 2010

Mahler’s Song of the Earth | Sydney Symphony

This particular Mahler aficionado left having been given renewed insight into this music, a diversification of understanding, and a richly sensuous experience.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 25 May 2010

Harlos Productions has made a name and niche for itself pitching Shakespeare to the hungry highschool market.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 24 May 2010

Curtains isn't Kander & Ebb's best work but, let's face it, even their worst is likely to be better than most.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 23 May 2010

Magpie Blues is, more-or-less, the story of Ursula's life. A cabaret, but one with much less artifice and affectation than is customary.

Details: Eliza Eggler; 22 May 2010

Ute Lemper’s voice at first seems deep and husky and it’s not until she lets fly that you realize she’s in possession of an extremely versatile instrument with a considerable range.

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