New South Wales
Rusalka review: a near-perfect staging of Dvořák's most famous opera
Opera Australia’s new production of Rusalka is opera at its enchanting best.
Emerald City review: David Williamson's classic restaged at Ensemble Theatre, Sydney
Greed, real estate, the importance of art, Sydney vs Melbourne – ‘Emerald City’ is as relevant as ever.
Breaking the Castle review: a play about the slow crawl out of addiction
Breaking the Castle is a one-man show about an actor overcoming substance abuse.
Vale Henri Szeps OAM, remembered for Mother and Son and a storied stage career
Though best know for ABC TV series ‘Mother and Son’, Szeps was also a committed and much-loved stage actor, widely…
Neighbour at the Gate review: NAS Gallery exhibition
The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition unpacks connections and truth telling between First Nations and Asian Australians.
Circle Mirror Transformation review: another safe bet from the Sydney Theatre Company
STC presents a competent but uninspired staging of US playwright Annie Baker’s award-winning play, Circle Mirror Transformation.
New Annual Festival celebrates Newcastle places and stories
New Annual Festival Director Tory Loudon discusses highlights of her 2025 program.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026
Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.
SOFT CENTRE 2025 to take over Sydney with experimental art and electronic music
Expect international electronic sensations, home-grown immersive art pioneers and critical conversations at SOFT CENTRE.
Hir review: a play that explores the collision of PTSD and male privilege
Family and gender politics are explored in this play about identity, belonging and redemption.