Performing Arts

The Lark review: Noni Hazelhurst calls last drinks at Arts Centre Melbourne
Noni Hazelhurst explores memories and a lifetime of paths not taken in Daniel Keene’s latest play, The Lark.

2026 season announcements: our rolling guide to the performing arts
Orchestras, recital centres, theatre companies and more: we're compiling a list of 2026 season announcements, to be updated regularly, for…

Adelaide Oval to host exclusive performances of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida in 2026
The late Franco Zeffirelli's arena production of Verdi’s Egyptian-set opera Aida will be performed in Adelaide.

5 lessons from the Gympie Music Muster on the impressive power of regional music festivals
The Gympie Music Muster has bucked national trends of struggling music festivals, instead demonstrating sustainable growth for four decades.

Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere
Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…

O,D,E review: Sage J Harlow's experimental opera about Orpheus & Eurydice thrills
O,D,E, based on the Ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice, is a treat for the soul.

The Magic Flute review: a first-of-its-kind opera collaboration in Adelaide
State Opera South Australia’s The Magic Flute is opera for our times.

Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 1-7 September 2025
Drawing prize open for entries, grants available for festival ideas that celebrate older people’s creativity and more opportunities.

Speaking in Tongues review: Bovell's script comes alive in Black Swan's hands
Speaking in Tongues by Black Swan somehow manages to be funny, serious, flippant and profound.

Ryoji Ikeda review: 2025 Now or Never’s spirit captured in this sonic-visual masterpiece
Blinding light and digitally synthesised ‘noise’ rattle the body and open a portal to another universe.