An elegaic concert of many voices
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews a performance project put together by local musicians Kimberly Steele and Christopher Pound around the idea of elegies, music which commemorates the dead.
Arts & Entertainment
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In its latest production 'Letters to Lindy', Australia's longest continuously running theatre company, Lieder Theatre Company, revisits the extraordinary media vilification of Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, reviews arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Here's the latest Arts in the City column from arts editor HELEN MUSA.
A joyous romp through the world of art, and proof that creative power is at work among young Canberrans, has been unveiled at M16 Artspace, reports HELEN MUSA.
Music
Duo relished their performance as much as the audience
"Tuggeranong Arts Centre proved the ideal setting to savour the virtuosity of two of Australia’s most accomplished musicians on a cold Canberra evening." BILL STEPHENS reviews a jazz performance by Joe Chindamo and Zoe Black.
Streaming
The little boy who held a murderer’s secret
How does a two-year old witness to his mother's murder cope with such trauma, let alone articulate to police what they need to find the killer, asks streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Reviews
The ‘autumn sonata’ that is Travelling North
"Though it is subtly entertaining and insightful, this isn’t exactly a fun experience. But nor should it be." ARNE SJOSTEDT reviews Canberra Rep's production of David Williamson's play Travelling North.
MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE reviews four exhibitions at Craft + Design Canberra.
ALANNA MACLEAN reviews a performance of Terence Rattigan's play The Deep Blue Sea.
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.
A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.
COLIN STEELE reviews two books that cover the lives and work of two global bestselling authors, who are coincidentally both Cornwells.
Cartier jewellery promises to dazzle gallery-goers at the NGV with pieces worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, but does it succeed?
In shock news for Australia’s music community, the Sydney-based board of The Song Company has announced that it will appoint a liquidator, bringing to an end over 40 years of activity by the nation’s leading professional vocal ensemble.
In her latest Artsweek column, arts editor HELEN MUSA presents yet another eclectic list of exhibitions, music concerts and theatre, among other things, for Canberrans.
David Williamson's much-performed 1979 work Travelling North is coming soon to Canberra Rep Theatre.
The 2026 Spanish & Latin American Film Festival arrives in Canberra on Wednesday, bringing more than 30 films from Spain and Latin America, reports HELEN MUSA.
An aptly titled exhibition at the National Archives of Australia, Rear Vision: the Holden Collection, brings to life the memories and stories of General Motors Holden, reports HELEN MUSA.
"One of Canberra’s favourite stage performers, Amanda Bishop, will soon be back on the stage of The Playhouse, playing Truvy, the owner of the fictional hairdressing salon at the centre of Steel Magnolias," reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
