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Live reviews
Resistance is futile when Primal Scream unleash their bangers
Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by George Palathingal and Kate Prendergast
Latest
Fires haunt the night of Rufus Wainwright’s masterful show
His vibrato-rich voice channelled centuries of musical influences, from folk to opera, while across the Pacific, his city burned.
- by Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Andy Hazel
Dark Noon rips apart the American Dream with savage intensity
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest Sydney Festival shows.
- by Joyce Morgan, Chantal Nguyen, John Shand, Cassie Tongue and James Jennings
In an electric gig, this performer proved that she isn’t bothered about norms
For the dancing alone, it’s worth the price of admission – with some of the best moves in the game, Tinashe is hypnotic.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Kate Jones and Tony Way
★★★½
Sydney Festival
Dusty ghosts haunt this retelling of a famous Sydney murder
Our reviewers give their verdict on the opening shows from Sydney Festival.
- by Peter McCallum, James Jennings, Kate Prendergast and John Shand
A critic’s view on Melbourne theatre in 2024
From a theatre company that keeps raising the bar, to an awkward return, to shows that punch above their weight, it’s been an interesting year on our stages.
- by Cameron Woodhead
★★★★
Stage shows
Expect the unexpected from a delightfully bonkers night at this pub
In Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the audience gets to control the action.
- by Michael Idato
Dear Evan Hansen is finally in Melbourne. Was it worth the wait?
The production won six Tony awards in 2016 – and you really must see this one in the flesh to understand what the fuss is about.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
Crowded House came to Melbourne and the whole night was wonderfully uncool
The iconic band’s performance at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night was a family affair – and a poignant and potent mix of old and new.
- by Will Cox, Tony Way, Cameron Woodhead and Jessica Nicholas
This feel-good show is the perfect gift for the littlies
Our critics review the latest shows around town.
- by Joyce Morgan, James Jennings, Cassie Tongue, Kate Prendergast, Penry Buckley and John Shand
★★★★½
Live music
Crowd drama rocks Brisbane concert but the Killers still got soul
Back in Bris Vegas, synth-rock Las Vegans the Killers proved they’re still a world-class live act with a greatest-hits show – despite one fan collapsing and another kicked out.
- by Alex Condon
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