Performing Arts
Funny Tonne – part one, MICF 2025
The first batch of top reviews from the Funny Tonne, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's fledgling reviewers for 2025.
Theatre review: A Girl's Guide to World War, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
A remarkable story of the bravery of female medical pioneers, exploring the strictures of the early 20th century within a…
When comedians don't give up the day job...
Heeding the advice of a million parents, these comedians all have a career to fall back on – but is…
Comedy review: Anisa Nandaula: You Can't Say That, The Victoria Hotel
What's it like being a black girl in Australia?
La Boite Encores brings the 100-year-old company’s past to vivid life
Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre has announced the titles of 10 plays selected for its 10-week Encores play reading series.
Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere
Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…
Comedy review: Ting Lim: What I Really Think, QT, MICF 2025
Cheerful comedy from a stand-up on the rise.
Soon to tour Australia: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance
After 10 years, Flatley's Irish dance extravaganza returns Down Under.
Comedy review: Elf Lyons: Horses, Malthouse Theatre, MICF 2025
Elf Lyons is definitely horsing around.
Comedy review: Lewis Garnham: Stream of Contentedness, Spleen Bar, MICF 2025
Lewis Garnham shows why the world really is a strange place.