Performing Arts
The Lion King will return to Sydney in 2026
The new Sydney production will open in April next year at the Capitol Theatre.
Theatre review: Truth, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse
Patricia Cornelius' latest play tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder who 'wanted to change the world'.
Theatre review: Short + Sweet Sydney Opening Week, Heat 1, 2025
A competition to find the best 10-minute play. The first heat was of mixed quality.
Performance review: 12 Last Songs, WA State Theatre Centre, Perth Festival
Experimental and unscripted, this interactive, community-driven performance lasted for 12 hours.
Theatre review: Is This A Room, State Theatre Centre of WA, Perth Festival
A real-life interrogation about Russian interference in the 2016 US election is recreated onstage.
Performance review: Liza's Good Judy, Motley Bauhaus, midsumma festival
Classic songs in an ambitious tribute to, and exploration of, legends Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
Beetlejuice The Musical: cast announcement
The leading cast members for 'Beetlejuice The Musical', with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, have now been revealed.
Opportunities and awards
Georges Mora Fellowship open for applications, plus Li Cunxin honoured with Lifetime Achievement and Matilda Awards nominees revealed.
Dance review: Tantrum for 6, Northcote Town Hall
Six new beings navigate their world in a contemporary dance exploration of primal infancy and growth.
Theatre Review: Cruise, KXT on Broadway, Mardi Gras
Jack Holden’s Olivier Award-nominated play arrives in Australia for Sydney’s Mardi Gras.