John Shand
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
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One brilliant performer sets this Aussie classic alight
Kala Gare’s exceptional turn as Sybylla in My Brilliant Career leads this round-up of all the latest shows around the city.
- Peter McCallum, Harriet Cunningham and John Shand
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Forget Taylor and Kanye – this celebrity feud lasted 40 years
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford clung to their bitter quarrel until Crawford’s death.
- John Shand
The skin’s still perfect, but maybe it’s time Lloyd Cole mixed things up a bit
Our verdict on Lloyd Cole’s latest show leads this wrap-up of all the biggest performances around town.
- Harriet Cunningham, Shamim Razavi, John Shand, Kate Prendergast, George Palathingal and Nicole Economos
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- Sydney live reviews
The result of a single test tears this friendship apart
A premiere of a new British play and a production of As You Like It head this round-up of reviews from around the city.
- Kate Prendergast, Joyce Morgan, Michael Ruffles, Shamim Razavi and John Shand
The posters are censored and that’s just the start of it in this intriguing play
Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around town.
- John Shand, James Jennings, Joyce Morgan, Harriet Cunningham and Nadia Russell
A bit of Bad Bunny might just be what we all need right now
Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around town.
- Peter McCallum, Rod Yates, John Shand, Kate Prendergast and Michael Ruffles
It’s one of our greatest roles – and it was written by a 23-year-old
Simon Burke is finally getting to tackle The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin.
- John Shand
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
A decades-old secret refuses to remain buried
Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around the city.
- John Shand, Millie Muroi, George Palathingal, Peter McCallum, Harriet Cunningham and Cassie Tongue
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- Sydney live reviews
Lizzy Hoo’s glee is infectious as she milks her dad for best lines
Hoo mines single life, failed dates and her sweet natured father, Chan, for comedy gold.
- John Shand and Shamim Razavi