18 Oct 2014
Grace Barbé: Afro-Sega And Kreol Soul Of The Indian Ocean Islands – Review
A little bit of magic happened in Adelaide last night. The lucky audience experienced the wonderfully vibrant sound of world music star Grace Barbé and her band…
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18 Oct 2014
Lawrence Mooney – Stupid Liars …And Other Facts Of Life – Review
Lawrence Mooney hosts his own TV show on the ABC; it’s clearly done wonders for his national profile and on the strength of this performance he deserves it. Not…
17 Oct 2014
Restless Dance Theatre moves “In The Balance” – Review
The Restless Dance Theatre are a talented group of individuals bought together by their love and skill in the dance and theatrical arena and their passion in…
17 Oct 2014
The Selecter: Too Much Pressure Is Alive and Well! – Review
After having their appetite for ska suitably whetted by local outfit Fistful of Trojans, the fittingly-attired audience members assembled at The Gov expectantly…
16 Oct 2014
Lists Of Note: The A-Z Of What Makes Us Human – Book Review
Compiled and edited by Shaun Usher (Allen & Unwin Canongate) 2014, 318pp, RRP $59.99
16 Oct 2014
SOUTHPARK: THE COMPLETE SEVENTEENTH SEASON – DVD Review
You might assume that any TV show that had been going for that many years would have long ago lost its bite, punch and point (and we are looking at you…
16 Oct 2014
SPRINGTIME: A Ghost Story From Michelle de Kretser – Book Review
Miles-Franklin-award-winning novelist de Kretser’s latest is essentially a long short story (85 pages worth, with large type), and can therefore be consumed…
13 Oct 2014
US: An Unflinching Examination Of The Creation And Destruction Of A Romantic Relationship – Book Review
The Petersen family, Douglas, Connie and Albie, set off on The Grand Tour, their last holiday as a family before Albie leaves for college. On the eve of their…
11 Oct 2014
Russia’s Borodin Quartet: Living Musical History In The Adelaide Town Hall – Review
The combination of the gorgeous Adelaide Town Hall and the great Borodin Quartet was a special occasion for music lovers. Adelaide was privileged to hear the…
7 Oct 2014
ONLY IN NEW YORK: Short Stories From A Place She Calls Home – Book Review
Brett’s latest, a 42-strong collection of short stories (or sometimes near-anecdotes or even jokes), is being touted as a loving tribute to the city she’s…
7 Oct 2014
TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING: A Complete Semester Of Teaching A Creative Writing Course – Book Review
Helen Stockton (Constable & Robinson/Murdoch) 2014, 1207pp, RRP $29.99
4 Oct 2014
Circa – Wunderkammer: A Beautiful, Powerful And Mesmerising Performance – Review
Her Majesty’s Theatre is a beautiful venue for so many styles of performances, and for tonight’s opening show for Circa – the Brisbane based contemporary circus…