01. Melbourne Theatre Company’s 37 – is it too early to declare my favourite play for the year? It will be hard to beat. They managed to create so many distinct characters in such a short space of time; examine big themes (racism; sense of community; loyalty); and the highlight, the choregraphy, that drew on a game of footy and Indigenous dance. Really impressive.
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01. Shonen Knife at The Corner. So much fun (if you don’t know them, they’re a female Japanese punk rock band who sing about cute things like jellybeans, kittens and bike rides. Oh, they were also the support act for Nirvana, back in the day). Continue reading
It’s time for #6degrees. Start at the same place as other wonderful readers, add six books, and see where you end up. Continue reading
01. Finally saw The Buoys live (at Midsumma Festival) – they were brilliant. Especially loved the bit when someone yelled to the guitarist, “Will you join my book club, Hilary?” – absolutely knew I was with my people 😀 Continue reading
It’s hard to pick out the happiest of happy things but this is my list of 2023 highlights (excluding books and holidays). Continue reading
I might just break the bookbloggisphere with this… but… I didn’t care for Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.
Can I start by saying that I have loved (really loved) her previous books – proof here and here. Continue reading
If you’ve not heard of Prima Facie I’ll assume you’re not into theatre. It’s the novelisation of Suzie Miller’s play by the same name. The play won a swag of awards, and was also turned into a National Theatre Live film. All the praise is warranted – it’s extraordinary. Continue reading
01. Yay! I scored Taylor Swift tickets. My daughter is beyond ecstatic. Continue reading
01. Got to Bonnard in the nick of time. Apparently India Mahdavi’s exhibition design was a little much for the traditionalists but I thought it was outstandingly beautiful. I loved the wallpapers. I loved how the each space drew you into the next. I loved all the colour. Continue reading
01. Saw Death of a Salesman this week. A brilliant production (sets and casting were outstanding). It was remarkable how I felt simultaneously tense and drained for the duration of the play. It’s only on for a couple more weeks but see it if you can (image). Continue reading