"Jean-Efflam Bavouzet brought the simplistic beauty of Schumann and the colourful language of Debussy to form a thoroughly enjoyable program from start to finish," writes SAM WILSON in his first review for CityNews.
"The importance of storytelling through unique styles and arrangements of First Nations peoples music was sung out in a fascinating concert at the Street Theatre," writes reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
Power, spies and political intrigue are the common factors in Sonia Purnell's biography of Pamela Churchill Harriman and Nick Harkaway's reworking of his father's fictional world of George Smiley, writes book reviewer COLIN STEELE.
"These charismatic performers are bringing something innovative and exceptional to otherwise familiar pieces." SARAH BYRNE reviews the Alma Moodie Quartet, performing in a crowded week of concerts.
"Referencing much of their 25 years, Jonathan Biggins, Mandy Bishop, Drew Forsythe, Phillip Scott and David Whitney exceeded expectations with this final season." JOE WOODWARD reviews The Wharf Revue – The End of the Wharf As We Know It.
"It is complicated and gloriously silly and gets even sillier as the storyline pursues evermore outrageous and unlikely situations demanding all common sense be abandoned." BILL STEPHENS reviews Peter and the Starcatcher at The Playhouse.