Performing Arts

Opportunities and awards
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award open for entries, city council funding available, plus winner of the Fogarty Literary Award in WA…

Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.

Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse
British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.

Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: the story behind this year’s Vivid centrepiece, a massive 3D tapestry,…

Performance review: Dusty The Musical: In Concert, Concert Hall, QPAC
Despite an energised semi-staged production, Dusty The Musical - In Concert fails to ignite.

Performance review: Kill Me, RISING, Sumner Theatre
Raw, howling and yearning to be seen, Marina Otero's new work takes the white gloves off and puts the boxing…

Performance review: Illume, Sydney Opera House
Bangarra Dance Theatre's evocative experiment connecting sound, dance and light.

Theatre review: POV, RISING, Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
When you take two unrehearsed actors and a child telling them what to do, where to stand and what to…

Theatre review: Love and Information, Theatre Works
Information overload abounds with no love to be found in Theatre Works’ new production.

Event review: Diagrammatica, RISING, Slot 9
Discover the underbelly of Federation Square where you become part of the composition.