Recent ABR Arts reviews

• Ian Dickson reviews Ghosts (Belvoir St Theatre) ★★★1/2
• Alastair Jackson reviews La Bohème and Die Zauberflöte (Royal Opera House) ★★★★1/2
• Michael Halliwell reviews Woyzeck In Winter (Landmark Productions / Galway International Arts Festival) ★★★★
• Lee Christofis reviews Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (The Australian Ballet) ★★★★★

Marriage equality

More than 100 writers, artists, directors, lawyers, commentators, and public figures have signed Australian Book Review’s Open Letter, declaring their support for marriage equality. Signatories include David Malouf, J.M. Coetzee, Helen Garner, Neil Armfield, Geraldine Brooks, Robyn Archer, Kip Williams, and Brett Sheehy.

‘The debate is about equality – no more, no less. Gays and Lesbians serve in our defence and police forces, they educate our children and work in our hospitals, they entertain us and illuminate our lives through literature and the performing arts. The time for distrust and discrimination is over,’ said ABR’s Editor and CEO Peter Rose.

The Open Letter is published in ABR’s October Environment issue, and can be accessed here.