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Bernard Zuel

Bernard Zuel

Bernard Zuel is a freelance writer who specialises in music.

Richard Roxburgh stars in Art.

This laugh-out-loud 90-minute play is the perfect antidote to your problems

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest performances.

  • Michael Ruffles, John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Peter McCallum

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Nick Cave, who is nominated for best original song for Train Dreams, performing in London with the Bad Seeds.

Am I the only one who thinks Nick Cave would be better indoors?

The power of songs such as Red Right Hand was lost in Cave’s Domain show, but there were still many sublime moments.

  • George Palathingal, John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Harriet Cunningham

Hold the stodge: This Christmas offering is exquisite

Our reviewers catch up with all the latest shows around town.

  • Kate Prendergast, Millie Muroi and Bernard Zuel
Crowded House frontman Neil Finn.

This legendary band said goodbye years ago – but their future still beckons

With classics mixed with new gems, Crowded House outdid even themselves at the State Theatre this week.

  • Kate Prendergast, John Shand, Rod Yates, Shamim Razavi, Bernard Zuel, Peter McCallum and Michael Ruffles
Shooter Jennings has found a treasure trove of his father Waylon’s unreleased music.

‘So much heart’: Why Shooter Jennings is bringing his father’s old recordings to life

When Shooter Jennings began digging into his father Waylon’s old recordings from the 1970s and ’80s he discovered a treasure trove too good not to share.

  • Bernard Zuel
Teddy Tahu Rhodes was one of the soloists.

Visceral and thrilling: This plea for peace is as relevant as ever

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows.

  • Bernard Zuel, John Shand, Chantal Nguyen, Harriet Cunningham and Shamim Razavi
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Georgie Parker and Amy Ingram.

A nostalgic return to the death that broke a nation’s heart

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest performances around town.

  • Cassie Tongue, Michael Ruffles, Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Harriet Cunningham
Danielle de Niese as Carmen, Jane Ede as Frasquita and Helen Sherman as Mercedes.

This Carmen is trashy, kitschy and quite brilliant

Our reviewers give their verdicts on the latest performances around town.

  • Peter McCallum, John Shand and Bernard Zuel
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Superannuated Supergrass can still put on a fine show

Our critics check out the latest performances around town.

  • John Shand, James Jennings, Shamim Razavi, George Palathingal and Bernard Zuel
Katy Perry in concert at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday.

The dancing may be a bit cringe, but Katy Perry can still put on an electric show

Despite the distracting spectacle, the US star showed she can still deliver her biggest anthems with poignancy and passion.

  • Bernard Zuel, Michael Ruffles and Millie Muroi