Performing Arts
Opera review: The Barber of Seville, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Fast-paced and hilarious, Opera Australia’s 'The Barber of Seville' will please opera buffs and newcomers alike.
Prizes and competitions to enter in 2025
A go-to list of prizes and competitions across the visual arts, performing arts and writing, periodically updated.
Performance review: The Game, FRINGE WORLD
Power and misogyny portrayed in this multimedia show about Australian Women's Football.
Joanna Murray-Smith's 'Berlin' returns to Melbourne
An enduringly popular romantic thriller, Berlin returns to Melbourne in an intimate independent production.
Comedy review: Jokes About the Time I Went To Prison, FRINGE WORLD
'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' meets 'Shawshank Redemption?'
Comedy review: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, Arts Centre Melbourne, Midsumma Festival 2025
A dark comedy about queer romance, mental health and emotional vulnerabiity.
Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past
Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.
2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary: part 1
A hand-picked guide to some of the most intriguing cultural events on offer around the country in January.
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We break it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.
Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival
Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.