Performing Arts
Melbourne's majestic State Theatre set to reopen six months ahead of schedule
Home to opera and ballet, Arts Centre Melbourne’s famed State Theatre will reopen its doors in October 2026.
Six the Musical announces triumphant new Australian tour for 2026
The global pop-musical sensation Six the Musical is showing no signs of slowing down, with a third Aussie iteration set…
Iksha II review: myth made human at Seymour Centre
With brilliant dancers and bold ideas, Iksha II attempted to reframe the legendary figure of Ravana from The Ramayana.
Goodbye Aunty Flo review: sisterly sass and menopause
Goodbye Aunty Flo is a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny play about learning to accept change.
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with…
A Few Good Men review: a Hollywood classic turned Brisbane theatre blockbuster
Fans of Aaron Sorkin's film A Few Good Men film will spot the nods, and newcomers will find plenty to…
Cowbois review: no guns, no politics ... no purpose?
A blissful first act followed by a long downhill mosey, Cowbois fails to live up to its own publicity.
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…
One Night Only review: form-melting theatre that scoops us up
One Night Only, a new collaboration from Rawcus, presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy, soars and swoops through time and place.
The Life and Death of King Lear review: maximal title, minimal production
In this telling of King Lear, Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre presents a patchy, minimalist version of one of Shakespeare’s great…