Dr Diana Carroll

Dr Diana Carroll is a writer, speaker, and reviewer currently based in Adelaide and London. Her work has been published in newspapers and magazines including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Woman's Day and B&T. Writing about the arts is one of her great passions.

Dr Diana Carroll's Latest Articles

Elysia Showman and Liza Goddard in The Mirror Crack'd. Photo: Pamela Raith. Photography
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The Mirror Crack’d relishes the era of Miss Marple

The Mill at Sonning takes on Agatha Christie's famous mystery, and brings a real eye for period details.

Artist Soheila Sokhanvari. Photo: Tomos Davies.
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Arts prize winners & opportunities: September 2026

The Baillie Gifford Prize announces its non-fiction longlist and artist Soheila Sokhanvari wins a major award.

Holy Fool. Photo: Mark Douet.
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Formidably smart, Holy Fool looks to Shostakovich to explore the role of art in troubled times

Anchored by four excellent performances, Holy Fool uses the life of composer Dmitri Shostakovich to ask difficult questions about art,…

San Francisco Ballet, Mere Mortals. Photo: Chris Hardy.
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London Art Guide September 2026: best art, theatre and music

Here's our pick of the best new theatre, museums and festivals in London this September.

Future Focus mentors. Photo: Andy Paradise.
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Best new arts prize winners & opportunities: August 2026

The Booker Prize announces its longlist and UK towns vie to become the first Town of Culture.

CATS. Photo: Mark Senior.
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London Art Guide August 2026: best art, theatre and music

It’s summer in the city, and school holidays too, so here’s our pick of family-friendly outdoorsy arts events for August.

The Box, Plymouth, Museum of the Year 2026. Photo © David Levene; Art Fund 2026
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Best new arts prize winners & opportunities: July 2026

This month's round-up includes the winner of museum of the year, plus opportunities for artists, writers and theatre-makers.

Cecelia Hall and Ed Lyon in Il ritorno d'Ulisse at Garsington Opera. Photo: Craig Fuller.
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London Art Guide July 2026: best art, theatre and music

Celebrate summer with our pick of the best festivals, art shows, events and exhibitions in London this month.

Sasha Debevec-McKenney, winner of the 2026 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize. Image: Supplied.
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Best new awards, arts prize winners and opportunities: June 2026

This month’s art prizes celebrate photography, writing, portraiture and musical theatre.

Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack boots. Photo: City of London Corporation. London art guide June 2026
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London Art Guide June 2026: best art, theatre and music

This month’s London art guide brings you the best exhibitions, books, theatre and dance.

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