Performing Arts
Transgender, cabaret, and working in retail
Shop assistants and department stores are rich pickings for comedians. Cabaret performer Zeb Direen uses a transgender character to explore…
Review: Dark Mofo 2018
Hobartās renowned winter festival encourages punters to take risks, and rewards visitors with fascinating arts experiences.
Post-truth bullshit at Creative State Summit
A panel of artists and storytellers interrogate the slipperiness of post-truth at the Creative State Summit.
Sydney scores musical trifecta with blockbuster productions
Minister says a trifecta of blockbuster productions demonstrated NSW is home to music theatre, and is balanced with pop-up Shakespeare…
Review: Fury at Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
Fury is a superbly directed piece of compelling contemporary theatre by eminent playwright Joanna Murray-Smith ā this show is attracting…
Hobartās poorer suburbs are missing out on the āMONA effectā
Contrary to hype around this 'MONA effect', the museumās benefits do not seem to be being shared with Glenorchy, the…
Review: 4Seasons at QPAC
A triumphant triple bill of stunning contemporary dance.
5 intriguing shows to catch at Chapel Streetās PROVOCARĆ Festival of the Arts
PROVOCARĆ, the most talked about festival in Melbourne, will open soon. Hereās our top picks from the program.
Review: St. Vincent at Carriageworks for Vivid Sydney
St. Vincent can carry a 500-strong audience on the voice alone, but the guitar is a hell of a bonus.
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
The Helpmann Awards nominations revealed; NSW Creative Achievement Award winners announced; 2018 Adelaide Fringe Annual Review released; and more.