Presented by Opera Queensland (OQ) in association with Circa, is Dido and Aeneas, the timeless tale of love and tragedy, composed by Henry Purcell in 1689. Renowned for his poignant narrative, a timeless masterpiece, a pair of lovers and an evil sorceress […]
She Society were privileged to share an intimate evening with two of Australia’s best female voices, Vika and Linda Bull. On their tour of Australia, Vika & Linda arrived in Brisbane to perform a concert accompanied by longtime collaborator, Cameron Bruce on […]
Romantic love, experienced by most people at one time or another in differing iterations, is at-times illusory in nature. This love is capable of summit-attaining highs and depth-inducing despair. As Irish novelist and poet, James Stephens (1880 – 1950) said of romantic […]
Mr Blake At Your Service movie is a glorious combination of clever romantic comedy and drama. Indeed an enchanting film where the story ebbs and flows, from humour to sadness wondering if the ending will be as we hope. Based on Gilles […]
Greetings and libations, gentle readers. This week She Society had a rollicking good time at the new comedy from Woodward Productions – Plied and Prejudice.Take one beloved classic story and just add booze. How different would it be? Turns out it’s a […]
When asked to review Nordic Western – The Promised Land I was intrigued. I do love an historical drama and when it is the film that was nominated as Denmark’s entry for Best International Feature at the Oscars you know it’s going […]
One of a plethora of conundrums facing all devoted and conscientious parents throughout Australia (if they have the financial means) is the decades-old debate of whether to send their children to a public or private school. Fees for the luxury of a […]
As a romance writer I am familiar with all levels of steam, but I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when my husband and I set off to review the Opening Night performance of 44 Sex Acts in One Week. The dress […]
It takes creative courage and a clever mind to write and produce a musical such as Black Box. Written around the invention of the black box flight recorder, a device the aviation industry relies on worldwide. Thanks and full credit to Queenslander […]
Human relationships are, at-times, the most complicated and non-transparent of beasts. Abuse, manipulation and even betrayal may occur. Other times, the fine webs of human connections encapsulate the noblest of interactions, and are full of unending decency, loyalty, love and kindness. Family […]
Brisbane Bel Canto is part of Opera Queensland’s new Italian opera festival performing at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Brisbane. The essence of bel canto is Italian but the term, it seems, is harder to define. Either way, the opening night of […]
It’s no secret that I love anything French so when asked to review a new French film, The Taste of Things, I was very excited. Nominated for an Oscar and one of the most acclaimed French films of recent times, this lovely […]
Civil War movie is a must-see film even though we all found this Brisbane preview screening disturbing and convincingly confronting. The movie’s focus is not on the civil war itself but on the plight and obsession of four ambitious journalists determined to […]
The beautiful and timeless existence of love can surely never be doubted. Even a mere slither of love can cast undiluted and dazzling light onto an otherwise murkily dreary day. Further, romantic love illuminates millions of lives throughout the world every day. […]
I wasn’t sure what to expect when invited to the preview of the comedy mystery Wicked Little Letters and the outcome was a wonderful surprise. Everyone I spoke to after the film loved it. I could watch for a second time. Apart […]
Brisbane has treasures that continue to give me joy and enlighten my learnings. It is endless. Moreso because Queensland is not my place of birth. So in a way, I am lucky to have ongoing ‘first time’ experiences in this beautiful city […]
If there is one thing we can rely on when it comes to film, fine food, wine and swordsmanship, it is the French. We had it all this week at the Gala Opening night of the 35th Alliance Francaise French Film Festival […]
It wasn’t until I watched the spellbinding Cabrini, that I realised this to be the most appropriate movie to watch given International Women’s Day will be celebrated on March 8. Based on a true story about Mother Francesca Cabrini, an Italian nun […]
Australian country towns are, going on initial appearances, a frontier embodiment, and time capsule of, deeply embedded old-fashioned customs, values and relationships…….or are they? There are some Australian country towns that exist as a veritable mirage of their ‘glory days’. Days long […]
For two reasons, The Romance Club ‘s One Perfect March was the perfect romance movie to preview at the Angelika Film Centre South City Square, 148 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba, Brisbane last weekend. To begin, it was the launch of the highly successful […]
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