It’s on again, the queen of talent quests, in every sense of the phrase and as has become our custom, Ann and I took our wine and champers and propped in front of the TV to watch the spectacle. SBS … Continue reading
Category Archives: Arts Reviews
Dracula is potentially an artistic minefield, it can so easily tip into Hammer Horror farce, shattering audience illusion, however the WA Ballet company has taken Bram Stoker’s iconic horror story and produced a masterpiece of dance and theatre. Francis Ford … Continue reading
“Hey Dad, I think you might enjoy this, something to read on the flight to Germany,” my daughter Saraj handed me an Advance Proof of Mike Carlton’s new autobiography. Daughter knows dad. A long term fan of Mike Carlton’s work, … Continue reading
I’m in my mid to late 60s and like many Baby Boomers, I suspect I’ll still be in an armchair, zimmer frame beside me, malt whisky in hand, drifting away to the sounds of Cream, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd … Continue reading
I think I’ve just seen the best multimedia show ever – TORUK. I’ve long been a fan of Cirque du Soleil productions. With the exception of a hideously sycophantic Michael Jackson tribute, I’ve always found their productions to be … Continue reading
My wife and I went to Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza show last Saturday – it was so breathtakingly good, I decided to give a daughter to two tickets for her birthday. Knowing we had a very busy week coming up, … Continue reading
I’ve long puzzled over where Neil Diamond fits in the musical scheme of things – he’s usually ignored regardless of his past superstar status, in much the same way as the Seekers often don’t rate a mention, yet Diamond’s been … Continue reading
Although we have a wonderful, vibrant music scene across all genres in Australia and New Zealand, it’s impossible to stage a recital or concert in a 600 year old castle – the performance may be of equal quality, however the … Continue reading
Hydra – Henry Miller wrote of this Greek island, “This rock is a living rock, a divine wave of energy suspended in time and space, creating a pause of long or short duration in the endless melody. Hydra was entered … Continue reading
I love Turner’s paintings. Sometimes one sees a much-exalted painting by a master and there’s a faint feeling of disappointment, but Turner’s luminous, hazy cauldrons of fiery suns, thundering seas and ghostly ships inevitably fill me with open-mouthed wonder. I … Continue reading