Performing Arts
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon on Short Black Opera’s new home in Melbourne
Short Black Opera’s Artistic Director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon discusses how the First Nations-led company is expanding the artform.
A Transgender Woman on the Internet, Crying review: dark, bold and playfully queer
Cassie Hamilton isn't afraid to take risks in A Transgender Woman on the Internet, Crying.
The Push unveils 10-year plan for young Australians and music
The Push's new national plan sets out a decade-long strategy to place Australian music on par with education, sport and…
Can Australian comedy festivals be a safe haven for American comics?
Two polar-opposite New York showgirls bring personal, politically charged shows to Australia for the Melbourne and Sydney comedy festivals.
Messa da Requiem review: Queensland Ballet meets Verdi’s Requiem Mass
Verdi’s brilliant score is fused with movement and dance in Queensland Ballet’s Messa da Requiem – but it's not always…
The Phantom of the Opera review: Sydney Harbour production is 'dialled up to eleven'
This Opera Australia update of The Phantom of the Opera is a truly spectacular night out on Sydney Harbour.
Theatre designers are being disrespected – and I should know
Design as a craft and a storytelling discipline seems to be quietly disappearing from Australian independent theatre.
First Nations funnies: Steph Tisdell and Elaine Crombie talk turning pain into punchlines at this year's MICF
Comedians Steph Tisdell & Elaine Crombie talk to ArtsHub as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) begins.
Robyn – Sexistential review: horny, mature and strikingly candid pop music
Robyn said the purpose of her life is to stay horny. On Sexistential, she proves it.
Stage Kiss review: a 'wonderfully funny' and very meta farce at Sydney's New Theatre
With layered writing and strong performances, Stage Kiss is whip smart.