Acting

The Orchard review: Pony's Cam's radical interpretation of Chekov classic at the Malthouse
In The Orchard Chekov’s classic play is deconstructed as the jumping-off point for a smart, uncompromising rant against our dehumanised…

In The Heights review: Lin-Manuel Miranda will have you dancing in your seat
In The Heights, by the theatrical force behind Hamilton, pulses with heritage and history.

Three Plays review: Tennessee Williams in snack form by Ground Floor Theatre
Three rarely seen one-act plays by Tennessee Williams are given the omnibus treatment on the Old Fitz stage in Three…

The War of the Worlds review: the radio adaptation in a new Perth venue
This production of The War of the Worlds is based on Orson Welles' radio version of HG Wells' famous book.

What is Aboriginal Gothic? Ask The Chosen Vessel playwright Dylan Van Den Berg
Palawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg and Kalkadoon director Abbie-lee Lewis discuss the emerging theatrical genre, Aboriginal Gothic.

Miss Julie review: Strinberg in modern dress at fortyfivedownstairs
A modern interpretation of Miss Julie is still shocking and relevant.

Pride and Prejudice review: a modern iteration by Bloomshed at Darebin Arts Centre
A thoroughly modern take on the marriage market of Pride and Prejudice.

The Marriage of Figaro review: a favourite returns to Sydney Opera House
The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart's classic comedy, is never boring thanks to Opera Australia.

We're All Gonna Die! – Maddie Nixon's climate show 'smashes Brisbane's buildings'
We’re All Gonna Die! embraces a monstrous metaphor, with the help of Dead Puppet Society and La Boite.

Sydney Fringe Festival: bigger and bolder than ever in 2025
This year's Sydney Fringe Festival is embracing more local and international talent than ever and a decentralised model of place.