Arts

Caught between two worlds

Theatre review: Michelle Potter Richard Tulloch’s play has had considerable success, winning a number of awards.

Postcard from Paris

SALLY PRYOR Intrigue surrounds Madame Bijou, and a new stage show has the delicious mystery at its heart.

Theatre

The fallen Madonna with the big...

RON CERABONA Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once!

CRAFT REVIEW

100: Celebrating Canberra and Enclosures

Kerry-Anne Cousins These two exhibitions showcase the creative and sophisticated use of traditional needlework and quilting skills in contemporary textiles.

MUSIC

For love of Ludwig

Janet Wilson Although the Elias String Quartet visited Australia in 2009 its tour didn't include Canberra. But now the capital's wait is over.

Set fire to the rain

The Rocket tells a tale of a young boy trying to prove his luck in Laos. Sally Pryor talks to the director ahead of his Canberra screening.

The high notes

RON CERABONA Soprano Fleur Millar explores whether opera is relevant in her new show, Opera and Me.

Ranamok Glass Prize

SALLY PRYOR Tom Moore has won the annual glass prize with a quirky, whimsical piece.

THEATRE REVIEW

Phantom of the Opera

Alanna Maclean A glorious production of a romantic epic with authoritative singing and a rich cast.

VISUAL ART REVIEW

Precipice: Sally Simpson

Kerry-Anne Cousins Simpson's work features kneeling figures formed of animal bones, grasses, string and plastic.

The art of war

Sally Pryor Ryan Johnston is the man in charge of the War Memorial's art collection.

VISUAL ART

That boxed-in feeling

SALLY PRYOR Toby Horrocks never planned to make furniture out of cardboard - but now his work is part of the landmark City of Trees exhibition.

MUSIC REVIEW

Capital Jazz: Arrebato Ensemble

Daniel Sanderson Flamenco flavours from an accomplished jazz group.

MUSIC REVIEW

Capital Jazz: Three Lanes

Jennifer Gall Andrea Keller experiments with electronic music, improvisation, and manipulated sounds.

THEATRE

Playing a Coward

RON CERABONA Simon Ward is bringing Noel Coward to life - and it couldn't be in a more appropriate place.

THEATRE REVIEW

Don Parties On

Glenn Burns The sequel to Don's Party is an uneven effort but does deliver lively discussion and plenty of laughs.

Music review

Capital Jazz: The Tawadros Brothers

Dan Sanderson Tthe oud contains within its bulbous form the ability to produce an extraordinary range of musical and emotional effects.

Dance

At the Australian dance awards

Michelle Potter The Sydney Dance Company, choreographer Rafael Bonachela and performer Charmene Yap were all winners on the night.

Music

Capital Jazz: Liam Budge Duo

Daniel Sanderson Young jazz singer Liam Budge and even younger pianist Tate Sheridan have become a familiar presence about Canberra.

Music

Earth song

Janet Wilson Trees provide a natural inspiration for the Griffyn Ensemble's latest concert series.

Instant poetry tested in the pub

PHILLIP THOMSON Alcohol, a few moral supporters and a poem scribbled on a napkin.

MUSIC

Bold as brass

Phillip O'Brien The Capital Jazz Project hits town today. Philip O'Brien looks at the acts.

DANCE REVIEW

Hit the Floor Together: QL2 Dance

Michelle Potter Hit the Floor Together has brought together indigenous and non-indigenous performers.

VISUAL ART REVIEW

The Side Project and Embracing Innovations 3

Kerry-Anne Cousins An exhibition inspired by molecular gastronomy and another show featuring nylon sunglasses.

MUSIC

Variety the key for solo guitar show

Janet Wilson Canberra-born guitarist Harold Gretton says people complain that the guitar repertoire is limited but they're wrong.

Reunion party gives Don another go

RON CERABONA Peter Robinson was quick to accept the title role in Canberra Repertory Society's production of Don Parties On. It was a decision he almost regretted.