Theatre
Much ado about who? The enduring appeal of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is having a Renaissance moment. What has caused this enduring fascination, and how do his plays resonate with…
Cowbois review: no guns, no politics ... no purpose?
A blissful first act followed by a long downhill mosey, Cowbois fails to live up to its own publicity.
2026 season announcements: our rolling guide to the performing arts
Orchestras, recital centres, theatre companies and more: we're compiling a list of 2026 season announcements, to be updated regularly, for…
One Night Only review: form-melting theatre that scoops us up
One Night Only, a new collaboration from Rawcus, presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy, soars and swoops through time and place.
The Life and Death of King Lear review: maximal title, minimal production
In this telling of King Lear, Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre presents a patchy, minimalist version of one of Shakespeare’s great…
UP THERE (Boorloo) review: journey into Perth's forgotten corners
Led by Up There Collective, UP THERE (Boorloo) is an unusual performance and walking tour that invites participants to see…
Much Ado About Nothing review: belly laughs and barbs from the Bard
Shakespeare’s mid-career comedy is given a gleeful airing in the MTC’s first new staging of the work in 30 years.
Titus Andronicus review: a deep cut of the Bard's bloodiest revenge play
Taking on the Titus Andronicus is no easy feat, though this impressively scaled Theatre Works production takes a good stab…
Tivoli Lovely review: Eddie Perfect’s new WAAPA musical is outstanding
Developed through WAAPA’s Premier Visiting Artist Fund, Perfect's 'Tivoli Lovely' pays tribute to Australia’s theatrical past.
La Mama 2026 and beyond: reflect, reconnect, relaunch
La Mama reopens after a year of reflection and reconnection, doubling down on ‘complete artistic freedom’ and committing to staging…