Performing Arts
Theatre review: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), New Theatre, Newtown
This play about female orgasms spans humour and social commentary.
Theatre review: The Dictionary of Lost Words, Playhouse Theatre, Brisbane
The Dictionary of Lost Words is a worthy and thought-provoking play but lacks dramatic excitement.Â
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.
Theatre review: Shadow of Doubt, The Blue Room Theatre
A two-hander that dives inside one couple’s relationship to explore the complicated nature of abuse.
Performance review: The Little Prince, Ellie Easton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds
Antoine Saint-Exupéry’s novella in puppetry form.
Rising from lockdowns and floods: how Ballet International Gala is filling theatres against the odds
The young ballet company is currently touring Australia with a new version of an old favourite...
Sydney Dance Company prepares for its 2025 international tour
Globetrotting into prestigious venues and an artistic residency.
The inaugural Music and Data insight summit: April 2025
A new music and data summit is aiming to deliver insights to the music industry.
Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025
Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.
Opportunities and awards
Crime writing awards now open, plus winners of Gallipoli Art Prize and Newcastle Short Story Award.