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A group of circus performers in black leotards. One of them has been flung into the air and is flying towards more of the ensemble, who stand with arms raise to catch her. The photograph depicts a scene from Circa's 'Humans 2.0' at Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Performance review: Humans 2.0, Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

A post-human show that defies gravity.

A ballerina in red photographed mid-leap. There are various cast members behind her.
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Dance review: Don Quixote, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

This world class production, masterfully staged by West Australian Ballet, is not to be missed.

Atong Atem, ‘Three Women’, 2019, Ilford smooth pearl print. Atem is one of 16 artists exhibited in the city of Greater Dandenong’s HOME 25 exhibition this year.
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Home is where the art lives – on the streets as well as on gallery walls

Exhibition curator Dr Miriam La Rosa discusses the City of Greater Dandenong’s major exhibition, HOME 2025, a celebration of Dandenong’s…

A scene from the Australian production of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'. A cartoonish haunted house primarily lit in purple and green; Eddie Perfect as 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice, stand with hands raised centre stage. He has green hair and a green and purple-striped suit. Other charactors, including a startled looking couple and members of the ensemble dressed as male and female cheerleaders stand onstage with them and behind them.
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Musical review: Beetlejuice the Musical, Regent Theatre

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now playing in Melbourne.

Two panels. On the left is the cover of the book 'I want everything' written in large sans serif font in blue and red against a pink background. On the right is a man with chin length blonde hair wearing a black jacket over blue shirt.
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Book review: I want everything, Dominic Amerena

A debut that tracks authorship and authenticity and the vagaries of the writing life.

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Dance review: Body Corp, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

The body and technology intertwine in this masterful dance work created and co-performed by Sarah Aiken.

A metal object that looks like a view finder positioned by the water.
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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week: famous opening lines, Venice Biennale curator's death, a 75-25 arts space…

The company of 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' at The Hayes Theatre.
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Musical review: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Hayes Theatre

A melodramatic musical farce set in Madrid in the late 1980s.

A production on stage with a woman sitting inside a carriage shaped like the letter ‘C’. Opera Australian production.
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Opera Australia operating at a $10 million deficit

Opera Australia's latest announcement of significant financial losses is the latest in a long string of problems for the company.

Two panels. On the left is he cover of a book, 'The Players'. It has an illustration of a woman with orange hair against foliage. On the right is author Deborah Pike. She has wavy brown hair and is wearing a mint coloured shirt and holding a white mug.
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Book review: The Players, Deborah Pike

Youthful connections span time and continents.

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