Book reviewer ANNA CREER writes of two thrillers that take old characters into new adventures.
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LEN POWER reviews “The Mysterious Forest”, performed by Susannah Lawergren, soprano, and Bernadette Harvey, piano, at the Wesley Music Centre.
GRAHAM McDONALD reviews the Limestone Consort's performance of Antonio Vivaldi’s cantata "Nisi Dominus".
"This consistently well-sung production, with its attractive costumes, settings, large chorus and orchestra, succeeds in providing a delightfully entertaining evening of musical theatre," says reviewer BILL STEPHENS.
"In this show, it is the sub-plot of a drunk uncle, sassy servant, witless knight, pompous steward and Feste the fool, that offers pathos and entertainment value to the audience." SIMONE PENKETHMAN reviews "Twelfth Night".
In her first review for "CityNews", distinguished dance critic, writer and researcher Dr MICHELLE POTTER senses change in the air at QL2.
"The show was an exciting and successful mix of musical styles with a cool Greekness at the heart of it." Reviewer GRAHAM McDONALD's been to see Greek duo Kardinelia play.
"This journey into the golden era of the '20s and '30s with two musical stars was a night nothing short of brilliant," writes reviewer ROB KENNEDY.
"The fascinating and highly entertaining works performed proved the immense diversity and creativity of music coming out of the Baroque period." ROB KENNEDY reviews Salut! Baroque.
"Watching the Vision String Quartet playing, you were aware that, in the absence of printed music, there seemed an increased reliance and trust between the players," writes reviewer LEN POWER.
COLIN STEELE reviews three new memoirs by authors impacted at the loss of their mothers when they were children.
Craft reviewer MEREDITH HINCHLIFFE looks at the "Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives” at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
