Performing Arts
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.
Prima Facie review: a relentless force of a play
There is a reason Prima Facie has become a global phenomenon, and this NORPA production delivers.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte leads all-star cast in Australian premiere of hit musical Waitress
Waitress, Broadway's sweetest hit gets a slice of Aussie star power, with Natalie Bassingthwaighte among the stars joining the cast.
5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive
A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.
How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'
Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…
The Wetness review: cheeky aqueous encounters at FRINGE WORLD
In The Wetness, an assured performance by a solo seductress and her two water-bearing assistants proves a fun, fantastical ride.
Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers
Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…
The Great Gatsby debuts in Toowoomba
The Great Gatsby premieres at The Empire in Toowoomba before continuing its run in Brisbane.
Making of a Man review: 'genuine' masculinities on show at FRINGE WORLD
Foundations of masculinity are unpacked in Quindell Orton's excellent ‘one man’ dance theatre work, Making of a Man.