Search News

See all news

Performing Arts

An artistic photo portrait of a young girl with long red hair feeding a long-haired dog next to her from a little orange mug. They are seated at a table with indigo blue table cloth and a yellow flower arrangement to the right.
News

Opportunities and awards

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

Joe Paradise Lui, a Chinese-Australian man with long red-streaked back hair and wearing glasses, stands with his hands raised in front of a representation of Guanyin, the Chinese bodhisattva or goddess of Mercy and Compassion, who is played by the Chinese-Australian actor and theatre-maker Merlynn Tong. She has short black hair and sits with her hands raised, in a blue prop representing Guanyin and her many arms and hands.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

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.

A close-up short of three dangers in the spotlighting squatting low and walking with their hands in a fist held up to their heads, covering their face.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse

British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.

Phot of a dog with tan fur wearing glasses and putting its head on a magazine with dog pictures.
News

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,…

StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Dusty The Musical: In Concert, Concert Hall, QPAC

Despite an energised semi-staged production, Dusty The Musical - In Concert fails to ignite.

a group of naked female dancers in red wigs, with one at the front leaning back with her arms behind her. Kill Me RISING 2025
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

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…

Dancers in black costume. The stage and lighting are also black.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: Illume, Sydney Opera House

Bangarra Dance Theatre's evocative experiment connecting sound, dance and light.

A young girl likes on her back on the floor with a movie camera above her. POV
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

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…

A young woman and man are sitting on a patch of fake grass. Love and Information.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Theatre review: Love and Information, Theatre Works

Information overload abounds with no love to be found in Theatre Works’ new production.

A image of different shapes and blurry movement where one can barely make out the silhouettes of three people against a bright white background.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Event review: Diagrammatica, RISING, Slot 9

Discover the underbelly of Federation Square where you become part of the composition.

1 2 3 4 5 6 1,705