Performing Arts

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Theatre review: Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry
The Australian performer christened the stage of the new Foundry Theatre with a show that was equal parts brilliant and…

Celebrating anniversaries in 2025: the second wave of announcements
ArtsHub celebrates the performing arts organisations and festivals that are marking major anniversaries in 2025.

Concert review: AURORA 2025, Margaret Court Arena
The Norwegian songstress is a national treasure with soul-touching vocals and charming authenticity.

Performance review: Homophonic!, Theatre Works, midsumma festival
A celebration of some of Australia’s best queer, classical musicians and compositions.

Album review: Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd
Will this be The Weeknd's final album?

30 years in the making: a world-first for Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape'
Actor Samuel West took a gamble in 2006, taping himself performing half of one of Beckett's most famous works. In…

Theatre review: 4000 Miles, Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company
This staging of Amy Herzog’s play is elevated by the formidable acting talents and experience of the great Nancye Hayes.Â

La Boite Theatre celebrates a century with a bold new take on 'Macbeth'
Coinciding with International Women's Day, the new version of 'Macbeth' centres on the narrative of the witches.

So you want my arts job: Librettist
If you possess humility, audacity, originality and passion, becoming a librettist may suit you, says playwright, director, dramaturg and librettist…