Performing Arts
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.
Ray Lawler’s The Doll Trilogy to be performed for first time since 1985
An ambitious Melbourne theatre is taking on the challenge of staging the entirety of Ray Lawler's The Doll Trilogy.
Life Drawing with a Comedian review: redefining sketch comedy at FRINGE WORLD
Life Drawing with a Comedian is exactly what it says on the tin, and it's a whole lot of fun.
Vale: January saw the loss of heavyweights of arts patronage and artists
Vale Dame Marie Bashir, Michael Gleeson-White and Rob Hirst. We salute creatives and arts patrons who died this month.
FRINGE WORLD reviews: Broken Wheel & sitting, screaming
Both performances tackle the fraught experiences of teens, but with differing levels of success.
Amplified review: the exquisite rock and rage of Chrissy Amphlett
Belvoir St Theatre's Amplified is a tribute to an enigmatic and exceptional icon of rock.