Sydney Reviews

Details: Ashley Walker; 01 August 2009

The only two things we know about Thom for sure are that his dog was electrocuted when he was a young boy wearing a cowboy outfit and his girlfriend has just left him.

Details: Vanessa Lahey; 01 August 2009

In front of a full house of expectant guests, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra presented Bach and the Barber in what was to be a very special occasion with very special guests.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 31 July 2009

Saturn's Return | Sydney Theatre Company

It's a much vaunted astrological concept and it's called Saturn's Return. The concept is Saturn, on completion of its orbit, insinuates itself into the very same place in the universe it occupied when you were born.

Details: Vanessa Lahey; 30 July 2009

Solid Air is a collaborative effort by a group of talented local musicians, each playing three (or so) of the Nick Drake songs that tickled their sonic fancy.

Details: lloyd bradford (brad) syke; 29 July 2009

The Ensemble has to be one of the most undersung theatres in the country

Details: Vanessa Lahey; 27 July 2009

Performing some of Nyman's most well known pieces, the Michael Nyman Band band captured a moment in time bringing scenes from the past to the Sydney Opera House and adoring music and film buffs alike

Details: Helen Barry; 26 July 2009

Dealing With Clair, which is gracing the stage for the first time ever in Australia at Sydney’s The Stables, is a rather crafty little piece of theatre.

Details: Adrienne Gross; 23 July 2009

Aida is one of those operas to see in one’s lifetime, and with this production, you’ll go home impressed with the cleverness - but you probably won’t shed a tear at the end.

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