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Reviews

Review: Canberra Philo’s Bring It On: The Musical

Dance numbers are kicked up a notch as Canberra Philharmonic Society brings Bring It On: The Musical to Erindale Theatre.

Reviews: RMC Band ‘Music at Midday’ concert, winter 2023

After attending the recent Music at Midday concert by the RMC Band, Year 6 students at Canberra Girls Grammar School were tasked with writing a review of the performance.

Review: West Side Story by Dramatic Productions

The opening night of Dramatic Productions West Side Story took the stage at Gungahlin College Theatre last Friday.

Game Review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (M)

CW reviews the latest Nintendo switch sensation, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

‘Come From Away’ leaves audiences flying on a high

Tackling one of the most traumatic events in modern history with heart, humour and a touch of the Newfoundland way, Come From Away shares the story of passengers stranded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the US.

‘Puffs’ cast spells of laughter and joy at The Q

Echo Youth's opening night production of Puffs cast a spell of pure delight on audiences at The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

Free-Rain’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ delivers laughter through tears

Steel Magnolias - the latest offering at ACT Hub in Kingston - reaffirms Free-Rain Theatre’s reputation for presenting local productions of outstanding quality.

Reviews: RMC Band ‘Music at Midday’ concert

After attending the recent Music at Midday concert by the RMC Band, Year 6 students at Canberra Girls Grammar School were tasked with writing a review of the performance.

Sissy: Local gem of Capital Film Festival

Who would have thought the Canberra bush would lend itself so well to horror? Devilish festival darling, Sissy, has made its rounds this year; from opening at South by Southwest Film Festival,...

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (MA 15+)

Sometimes, good sex isn’t actually about sex.

Bosch & Rockit (15+)

The ACT’s first Capital Film Festival will conclude on a heartfelt note, with a debut feature film written and directed by Puberty Blues star, Tyler Atkins. Bosch & Rockit (15+) is a coming-of-age...

‘SIX the Musical’ rocks and rules

An underdog sensation that grew from a student production at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to sold-out houses across the world, SIX reclaims the stories of the infamous six wives of Henry VIII.

Now showing: The Hating Game (M)

At a bustling New York publishing house that’s recently undergone a merger of two rival companies, executive assistants from either side Lucy Hutton (Lucy Hale) and Joshua Templeman (Austin Stowell) are office...

Review: Dear Social Media

A documentary released last week shares an influencer’s battle with bulimia, as she teams up with experts to reveal eating disorders in Australian adolescents may be in epidemic proportions. Stephanie Bailey (stephaniemaii_x),...

Now showing: Fast & Furious 9 (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 action film, Fast & Furious 9, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and John Cena.

Book talk: murder and mayhem

Jeff Popple reviews three new novels of murder and mayhem. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Premiere of Kim Cunio’s climate change music is a revelation

The premiere performance of Kim Cunio's CO2 and the Ice Core was the centrepiece of a Canberra Symphony Orchestra concert last week.

Now showing: In the Heights (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 musical drama, In the Heights, starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace.

Now showing: Minamata (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 drama, Minamata, starring Johnny Depp and directed by Andrew Levitas

Book talk: Three thrillers

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three thrillers to read over the long weekend. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: Three science fiction novels

Michael Popple looks at three recent science fiction novels that are worth reading. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Now showing: Cruella (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 film, Cruella, starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.

Now showing: The Audition (M15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 drama, The Audition, starring Nina Hoss and Simon Abkarian.

Book talk: Radicals by Meredith Burgmann

This week, Jeff Popple reviews Radicals by Meredith Burgmann, a fascinating book about Australia in the 1960s.

Book talk: 3 chilling reads for winter

Jeff Popple reviews three chilling reads for winter. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com.

Now showing: Those Who Wish Me Dead (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 thriller, Those Who Wish Me Dead, starring Angeline Jolie and Nicholas Hoult.

Book talk: The Warsaw Orphan

This week, Michael Popple reviews an outstanding historical read that looks at the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto, The Warsaw Orphan.

Now showing: Wrath of Man (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 action thriller, Wrath of Man, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Jason Statham.

Now showing: Land (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2021 drama, Land, starring Robin Wright and Kim Dickens.

Book talk: Suspense and romance for Mother’s Day

This week, Jeff Popple reviews two novels of suspense and a romance for Mother’s Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.
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