Theatre
Cowbois review: no guns, no politics ... no purpose?Â
A blissful first act followed by a long downhill mosey, Cowbois fails to live up to its own publicity.
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…
Which Australian Fringe festival is achieving the greatest growth?
All four of our major fringe festivals continue to draw strong crowds, but one looks likely to be on the…
Hair review: musical’s emotional heart lost in underwhelming production
The tribal love-rock musical opens in Melbourne with an underwhelming production that's more parody than passionate remount.