Bernard Zuel
Bernard Zuel is a freelance writer who specialises in music.
Mitski pushes through fan frenzy and false start, plus reviews of other big shows this week
Our critics take a look at what’s hot – and what’s not – on stages across Sydney.
- John Shand, Rod Yates, Peter McCallum, Bernard Zuel, Kate Prendergast and Shamim Razavi
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Audience comes close to ducking in virtuosic thriller based on Hitchcock classic
The Birds made for a chilling movie – and it has lost none of its power on stage. Plus, our critics look at performances by Split Enz, the ACO and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
- John Shand, Bernard Zuel and Peter McCallum
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
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
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
‘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
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
- ★★★★½
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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
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