Performing Arts
Vale: January saw the loss of heavyweights of arts patronage
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.
My Brilliant Career review: a mostly stellar adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel
Melbourne Theatre Company’s musical My Brilliant Career is a joyful adaptation of the iconic novel, brought to the stage with…
Comma Sutra review: quirky etymological fun at FRINGE WORLD
Comma Sutra is a hilarious comedy act all about words and language.
Lacrima review: a Gallic triumph on the Sydney stage
A theatrical tour-de-force, Lacrima rounds out the 2026 Sydney Festival before it continues its run at the Perth Festival.
Human Entertainment review: an unforgettable absurdist variety act
In Human Entertainment, Noah Skape delivers a FRINGE WORLD fever dream.
A Night of Rock and Roll with Bogan Villea review: bogan culture through a Blak, queer lens
Starring as Bogan Villea, Ben Graetz returns to the Sydney Festival with another compelling mix of drag, cabaret and social…
BURGERZ review: juicy queer theatre transforms hate into hope
Travis Alabanza's hilarious twist on a live cooking show confronts transphobia and invites connection.
Best opportunities and grants for performing artists in 2026
Here are the major opportunities, scholarships and grants for Australian performing artists in 2026.