Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Danielle O'Donohue, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Little Shop Of Horrors
"Halfway through the first half, Esther Hannaford sings 'Somewhere That's Green' and with a simple two minute ballad she steals the show."
Features / Arts
The Balance Between B-Grade Schlock And Emotional Truth
"I am very different to Seymour but we are similar in some ways."
Reviews / Arts
Defying Gravity
"Though Foster is still quite a few years off grand dame status, her star power was obvious."
Features / Arts
When Playing The Greats You Have To Bring Yourself To The Role
"I'm trying to play someone who is so witty and funny but dark and bawdy at the same time."
Features / Arts
Australia's Political Landscape And Building The Frenetic 'Blind Giant'
"You get into the rhythm of it. And once you do it at that pace you feel like you're hurtling toward the end of something."
Reviews / Arts
In Between Two
"The best kind of example why a diverse cultural landscape should not only be encouraged in Australia but is essential."
Reviews / Film & TV
Spear
"Page gives his audience plenty to think about once they've left the theatre."
Reviews / Arts
Djuki Mala
"It would be a fascinating exercise to spend the show watching the same dancer the whole way through."
Reviews / Arts
Vortex Temporum
"Too many moments that are alienating to anyone who doesn't bring an extremely thorough understanding of contemporary dance to the work."
Reviews / Arts
The Fantasticks
"This is a rare misstep for Hayes but one they should bounce back from with Little Shop Of Horrors."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Dirty Three, Mirel Wagner
"In the stunning surrounds of the State Theatre, Ellis, Mick Turner and Jim White were at their visceral and demented best."
Reviews / Arts
What Will Have Been
"In a festival that has plenty of acrobatic skill on display, What Will Have Been is definitely worth your time."