Performing Arts
21 Hearts review: Theatre 180 brings wartime cruelties and courage to light
A strong ensemble cast brings audiences close to the horrors endured by Australians serving in World War II during the…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.
London's The Vinyl Factory coming to ACMI for RISING
The Vinyl Factory: Reverb is an expansive exhibition about the grooves music has left in history and culture.
POV review: live cinema refracts real life at Perth Festival
POV is a moving three-hander that features two new, unrehearsed adult actors every night.
The Normal Heart review: a relevant and stirring revival of a seminal gay play
Almost four decades after its local premiere, A Normal Heart returns to the Harbour City for the 2026 Sydney Gay…
The Great Gatsby review: a vivid examination of the American dream
This theatrical production of The Great Gatsby is a faithful adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
Songs of the Bulbul review: Aakash Odedra unleashes exquisite freedoms at Perth Festival
In this dance performance, an ancient Sufi story of a caged Bulbul bird longing for escape is told with delicate…
Echoes Through Time review: unusual Perth Festival venue not doing musicians any favours
Perth Festival presented Echoes Through Time in an unusual venue, the St Mary's Cathedral.
Ballet at the Quarry: Incandescence review: four world premieres danced under the stars
A Perth Festival staple, this outdoor performance features four new commissions, including Ihsan Rustem’s stunning Incandescence.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 16 to 22 February 2026
Closing soon: amazing opportunities for musicians, photographers, poets and literary journals.