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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

This brilliant, prescient play helps explain the rise of Trump

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

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The unexpected pleasure of making impossible stage directions work

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
This astonishing performer is the most virtuosic singer in the history of jazz
★★★★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

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

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
You may never have heard of the composer, but her work is thrilling
★★★
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
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An all-but-perfect masterclass from this restless 84-year-old genius
★★★★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
Schlocky horror show is long on spectacle and short on drama
★★★
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Schlocky horror show is long on spectacle and short on drama

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • by Peter McCallum, John Shand, James Jennings, Harriet Cunningham and Joyce Morgan
The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos

The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos

Andy Summers’ playing was a key part of the Police’s revolutionary sound.

  • by John Shand
Why so serious? The cellist on a mission to make classical music a laugh

Why so serious? The cellist on a mission to make classical music a laugh

Karen Hall had her career as a professional cellist turned upside down by two clowns.

  • by John Shand
You’ll arrive curious and leave in a state of lingering wonder and happiness

You’ll arrive curious and leave in a state of lingering wonder and happiness

Our reviewers take a look at the latest shows around town.

  • by Chantal Nguyen, Joyce Morgan, Peter McCallum, Shamim Razavi and John Shand

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