Performing Arts
Theatre review: Ink, New Theatre
New Theatre makes a good fist of James Graham’s play about Rupert Murdoch’s first forays into Fleet Street.
What the future has in store for Queensland Ballet
After Queensland Ballet’s growth as an internationally recognised arts company, Executive Director Dilshani Weerasinghe considers its achievements and next steps.
Performance review: Club Vegas: The Spectacle, Athenaeum
All the ritz and glitz of Vegas in this variety show.
Musical review: Sunset Boulevard, Princess Theatre
A woefully miscast Sarah Brightman derails this production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, which also features some baffling directorial choices.
Innovating at the point where theatre and cinema converge
After honing his skills in NIDA’s MFA Directing course, multimedia theatre-maker Mark Bolotin has embraced his ever-evolving practice with gusto.
Musical review: Ride the Cyclone, Hayes Theatre
A Canadian hit musical makes its Australian debut.
Opportunities and awards
International book prize now open, winners receive $100,000 thanks to Arts Impact WA, finalists of emerging artist award, and more!
Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…
Winning design for $188 million Riverside Theatres redevelopment revealed
The creation of a new lyric theatre is expected to boost visitation numbers, while also attracting major musicals of scale.
Wu-Tang Clan’s ultra-rare album-as-artwork comes to Mona
Originally sold for US$2 million, the ultra-exclusive ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ is coming to Mona, and fans have…