APRIL 18, 2024 Seymour Centre, Sydney Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Potted Potter is ostensibly a show for kids, but don’t be fooled, this adult, with all the others, found himself laughing and intrigued from beginning to end – my inner child enthralled by the magic of the two man parody of the JK […]
March 30, 2024 Belvoir St Theatre Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Holding the Man is the memoir of Timothy Conigrave, written after the death of his lover John Caleo from AIDS in 1992, and published a few months after his own death two years later. It tells the story of their 15 year love […]
March 28, 2024 Sydney Town Hall Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) On Maundy Thursday, the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs under Associate Music Director, Dr. Elizabeth Scott, reminded us why Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem is one of the most revered in that classical music genre. The concert begins with the now familiar Acknowledgement of […]
Cobargo Folk Festival – 1st to 3rd March 2024 Reviewed by Tony Roma Whilst a litany of reports in the media of late, decry an end for festivals due to poor attendance, that news has failed to reach the town of Cobargo where the 2024 Folk Festival was recently held. Some 5 hours south of […]
Reviewed by Elisa Herrera My initial impression of “May December” was marked by the surprise expressed on social media over Charles Melton’s lack of an Oscar nomination for his role. This sparked speculation and discussion, particularly on platforms like TikTok, where followers questioned whether the actor, known for his role as Reggie in “Riverdale,” was […]
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City Recital Hall Australian Chamber Orchestra Tuesday 13 February 2024 Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) After the success of Mountain in 2017, the Australian Chamber Orchestra immediately embarked on their next cinematic endeavour. After extensive deliberation and collaboration, River Live was ready to go on tour in 2021. We had all been receiving the […]
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Alone It Stands The Ensemble Theatre, 3 February 2024. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Putting my personal biases to one side, that was the most multi-talented cast I’ve seen on stage. Each actor was expert at changing characters and accents in a millisecond, enacting difficult choreography and complex physical theatre in a high-speed relentless […]
The Lonesome West Old Fitz Theatre, 18 January 2024. Reviewed by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) This has to be the best ensemble cast I have seen in a very long time. The acting second to nothing I’ve ever experienced in live theatre. The Lonesome West in the hands of Empress Theatre’s creative team turned this […]
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January 20, 2023 Hordern Pavilion January 18, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson Performing in Sydney felt like a “dream” for Gracie Abrams, who played in front of a sold out Hordern Pavillion on Jan. 18. She even asked the audience multiple times if anyone had a spare room so she could stay and never leave. […]
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I am starting the year right with going to a museum! The “The People’s House: Sydney Opera House at 50” exhibition is a celebration of five decades of architectural brilliance, cultural resonance, and community engagement. Curated with meticulous attention to detail, this exhibition at the Museum of Sydney encapsulates the Opera House’s profound journey from […]
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December 27, 2023 Concert Hall Sydney Opera House December 21, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson “Life is a circus.” Ringmaster David Williamson and the rest of the cast brought a packed Concert Hall back in time to 1903 on Dec. 21. They are spreading Christmas cheer in Sydney from now until Dec. 29. Circus 1903 […]
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Steel Magnolias at Genesian Theatre, 3 December 2023 Reviewed by Sumaya Sultana Genesian Theatre’s Steel Magnolias is filled with talented actors who bring writer Robert Harling’s story to life in a manner that draws out both laughter and tears. Director Ali Bendall captures the comedy-drama in a manner that endears the characters while emphasising the […]