John Shand
John Shand has written about music and theatre since 1981 in more than 30 publications, including for Fairfax Media since 1993. He is also a playwright, author, poet, librettist, drummer and winner of the 2017 Walkley Arts Journalism Award
A match made in heaven: Words by Shakespeare and music by Bach
Cellist Rachel Scott is bringing together work from two titans of literature and music.
- by John Shand
Latest
The new album from this local jazz trio is a soul-enriching experience
Vazesh – featuring saxophonist Jeremy Rose, tar player Hamed Sadeghi, and bassist Lloyd Swanton – cast a spell on Tapestry.
- by Barry Divola, Annabel Ross and John Shand
What went wrong for Crowded House in the first half of their gig?
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen, Shamim Razavi and John Shand
Forget Love Actually – this is the ultimate Christmas feelgood show
Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest performances around Sydney.
- by Peter McCallum, John Shand, Shamim Razavi and Chantal Nguyen
This brilliant, prescient play helps explain the rise of Trump
Our reviewers take in the latest shows around Sydney.
- by John Shand, Millie Muroi and Peter McCallum
The unexpected pleasure of making impossible stage directions work
Set designer Bob Cousins says problem-solving is a big part of his work.
- by John Shand
★★★★½
Sydney live reviews
This astonishing performer is the most virtuosic singer in the history of jazz
Our critics take in the latest shows around town, including Jazzmeia Horn and Thom Yorke.
- by Peter McCallum, Bernard Zuel, Kate Prendergast and John Shand
Even before she was born, Jazzmeia Horn’s superstar future was assured
The jazz virtuoso happily acknowledges she stands on the shoulders of giants.
- by John Shand
Check out the alien eggs, moonscapes and bonsai – the music’s not bad, either
Our reviewers catch up with all the latest shows around town.
- by John Shand and Michael Ruffles
★★★
Review
You may never have heard of the composer, but her work is thrilling
Our critics take a look at the latest shows around town.
- by Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Kate Prendergast, Frances Howe and Peter McCallum
★★★★½
Review
An all-but-perfect masterclass from this restless 84-year-old genius
Our critics give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by Peter McCallum, John Shand, Penry Buckley, Cassie Tongue and Frances Howe
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