Performing Arts
Melbourne Fringe is fighting to fill the gaps in a shrinking sector
As festivals fold and tensions rise, Melbourne Fringe weighs what artists need in 2026 and the role it must play…
Day (After Day) in the Life of the Useless is a play for our times
A fascinating thought experiment about the struggle to connect, the new play Day (After Day) in the Life of the…
Melbourne Fringe director’s picks: 11 shows to put on your radar
Don't know what to see at Melbourne Fringe in 2026? Start here.
Strong is the New Pretty is about more than women kicking goals: 'It speaks to a bigger movement'
Strong is the New Pretty traces the inspiring story of how the AFLW was created, but for its creative team,…
Melbourne Recital Centre expands footprint with sky-high new venue, The Beacon
A $2 million redevelopment has transformed a storage room into an intimate performance space.
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New touring initiative ORBIT creates sustainable pathways for indie dance
Three major dance organisations join forces to tackle the touring barriers facing independent choreographers.
The fairytales of the Brothers Grimm get a delightfully saucy makeover
Now on a national tour, Grimm is a twisted take on the tales of the Brothers Grimm that is bloody…
Deaf artists lead the way at this year’s Melbourne Fringe
Deaf-led projects are hitting the spotlight at Melbourne Fringe, from a performance marrying opera and Auslan, to a panel talk…
Playing and belonging: inside the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s 2027 season
From Beethoven to Sibelius and Carmina Burana, the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s 2027 season is full of musical treats. For its musicians,…
Dolly Parton's genius in 3 great songs
Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5 showcase the incredible talent of the late, great Dolly Parton.