Performing Arts

Congratulations, Get Rich! review: ghosts, trauma, culture and karaoke
Congratulations, Get Rich! is a bold new work by Merlynn Tong exploring mother-daughter relationships, multigenerational trauma and legacy.

Back to Bilo review: the Nadesalingam family's story steals the show in Brisbane
Back to Bilo is a powerful piece of theatre with connection, care and community at its core.

Life is a Dream review: a classic comes alive at Belvoir
Segismundo has spent his life in his bedroom, unaware he's the prince of Poland, in Life is a Dream.

Butterfly Effect review: WA Ballet's beautifully weaved production
The standing ovation for the world premiere of WA Ballet's Butterfly Effect was fully justified.

Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 8-14 September 2025
Callout for nature photography, NGV Top Arts, funding open for WA and Gold Coast artists plus more opportunities.

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

Adelaide Oval to host exclusive performances of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida in 2026 Â
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.