“It is in everyone’s nature to try and protect yourself and the people you love, but I think taken to the absolute extreme, that can be quite isolating, counterproductive and even dangerous. Ayckbourn has done a brilliant job in exploring …
When Danish film director Bille August’s film NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON, adapted from Pascal Marcier’s novel, came to a close and the credits began to roll, my good friend and I, spontaneously, applauded. We were not attending a premiere, red …
The Australian Chamber Orchestra and Choir of London’s luxurious Christmas gift to us was an inspired and inspiring performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. It is in 6 parts, all originally separate cantatas performed on different days at different churches in …
The Unpathed Theatre Company’s second production at the Tap Gallery, THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW, is a beautifully written play and a joy to watch.
Set in The Bronx, it was written in 1985 by American playwright and screenwriter John …
I was not among the fans of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. Surprisingly, because I have long been a fan of its director David O Russell.
It was an ok movie but not a knockout and besides Noah Baumbach had made a …
The Silver Anniversary of the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is a golden opportunity to see the latest French language films as well as reacquainting or discovering the work of two masters – Jacques Tati and Francoise Truffaut.
Screening over …
Simba is back! He has returned to Pride Rock ! ( aka The Capitol Theatre ) . Bold ,bright and colourful , based on the Disney musical film and with help from Elton John and Tim Rice the production uses …
I can recommend the LA FORTUNA CABARET DINNER SHOW for those looking for a different kind of entertainment experience. Patrons leave their every day lives behind them at the box office. We are greeted with staff in top hats and …
Director Marcus Weber told the audience before we went in last night that we were ‘privileged to see this play after its acclaimed premier season in France and now, finally on an Australian stage’. He also said it was ‘a
