"Executing this daring program with such flair and competence would have been beyond many community orchestras, but the National Capital Orchestra was up for the challenge, and delivered," writes music reviewer MICHAEL WILSON.
Review
Two of Australia's leading fantasy writers, Isobelle Carmody and Garth Nix have made Canberra the location in their latest books, writes reviewer COLIN STEELE.
LEN POWER reviews the Canberra Choral Society's performance of Elijah, by Felix Mendelssohn.
"Describing herself as a 'K-Mart Identifying Lesbian', she launched into a series of smart, sharp, wry, wise and hilarious observations about anything and everything." BILL STEPHENS reviews a cabaret performance by Jackie Loeb.
COLIN STEELE reviews a couple of biographies from British comedians Michael Palin and Bill Bailey.
"Sarah Ruhl’s acclaimed play accomplishes much in just about an hour. Its brevity demands an economy of expression that conveys immense emotional depth." ARNE SJOSTEDT reviews Eurydice, at the Mill Theatre.
Visual art reviewer SOPHIA HALLOWAY takes a look at Speculative Materialism: Making for the Future, at Craft and Design Canberra, until December 14.
Reviewer ALANNA MACLEAN says the new Aunty Louise Brown Park outside The Q turns out to be just the space for Echo Theatre’s lively take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
ROB KENNEDY reviews soprano Rachel Mink and the Ellery String Quartet's performance of Young Voices of America.
SAM WILSON reviews the Oriana Chorale's performance of Rachmaninoff Vespers: All-Night Vigil.
SARAH BYRNE reviews Canberra Qwire's celebratory performance of The Sound of Us – A Celebration of Community in Song.
"Canberra Rep usually presents a fun and enjoyable end-of-year show. This very funny play and its highly effective production make this one of the most memorable." LEN POWER reviews the comedy Bloody Murder.
