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Sarah Snook and others have been nominated in the Tony Awards for their work on the acclaimed 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. Image: supplied.
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Making history: Sarah Snook and Dorian Gray sweep through Tony Award nominations

In a history-making moment, Sydney Theatre Company's production of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' has received six nominations at this…

A group of young adults dressed in school uniform of white, red and black. They seem to be taunting a girl in the centre.
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Musical review: Carrie: The Musical, Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

A contemporary stage adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, 'Carrie: The Musical' explores issues relevant to today's youth.   

In blue light, a young man in a dress is looking at his phone. He's back to back with another man.
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Theare review: IRL, KXT Broadway

A funny, queer story of connection through cyberland.

A nightclub scene with young people dancing.
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Theatre review: St Kilda Tales: A Performance Rave: Explosives Factory

Raimondo Cortese's 2001 play is revisited in this new production.

Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins and Laurence Boxhall as Gollum in 'Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale'. Newton is dressed in a white shirt, red vest and brown knickerbockers. Boxhall is crouching and topless, wearing raggedy white pants. He is covered in white make-up with blood stains.
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Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre

It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.

Seven men in formal dress in a dining room.
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Theatre review: Posh, Old Fitz Theatre

A club for young men, bonded by privilege, shame and vulnerability.

Two young women and three young men are dancing outside a house.
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Theatre review: The Comeuppance, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre

A kitchen sink drama that’s uplifted by exceptional performances .

Dressed in Victorian era clothes, a woman in bed is surrounded by another women on her left and a man on her right. In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play
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Theatre review: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), New Theatre, Newtown

This play about female orgasms spans humour and social commentary.

Against a row of pigeonholes you can see silhouettes of two people descending a stairs. In the background is a close up of a woman's face. The Dictionary of Lost Words
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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. 

Shadow of Doubt: a young male and a female actor sitting on stage facing each other on a minimal set made of grey blocks. They sit in front of a dark backdrop.
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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.

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