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Installation view, Brian Robinson: Multiverse, Newcastle Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Matt Carbone. Courtesy: the artist.
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Newcastle Art Gallery's stunning new exhibitions open up a multiverse

Brian Robinson's Multiverse headlines the new exhibitions at the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Sermsah Bin Saad in Lazarus. Photo: Steven Mitchell Wright.
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Lazarus review: poignant play is a rallying cry for justice

Now playing in Melbourne, Lazarus nimbly recounts the challenges overcome by Taungurung Elder Larry Walsh.

Sheridan Harbridge in Prima Facie at Griffin Theatre. Photo: Brett Boardman.
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Prima Facie review: a victorious return for a phenomenal Australian play

Sheridan Harbridge delivers another powerhouse performance in this limited run return of Suzie Miller's celebrated Prima Facie.

Donné Ngabo in Retrograde. Image: Sarah Walker.
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Retrograde review: Ngabo nails it as Sidney Poitier

Retrograde sees a persecuted Sidney Poitier fighting back against Joseph McCarthy's 'Red Scare' crusades in the USA.

Paula Arundell in The Birds. Photo: Brett Boardman/ Belvoir St Theatre.
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The Birds review: ambition outflies execution in Belvoir's avian thriller

An Australian adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1952 gothic horror The Birds lands at Belvoir, with Paula Arundell taking on…

Bloomshed's Pride and Prejudice at Malthouse Theatre, 2026. Characters dressed in exaggerated and colourful versions of Regency era costumes celebrate atop a giant, decorated cake.
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Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight

With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…

Nina Korbe in QPAC's The Drover's Wife. Photo: David Kelly.
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The Drover's Wife review: Leah Purcell debuts her powerful new Australian opera

It's been a long wait, but Leah Purcell has finally brought her musical adaption of Henry Lawson’s famous short story…

Black Swan's The Shepherd's Hut. Photo: Philip Gostelow.
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The Shepherd’s Hut review: Tim Winton adaptation burns bright

Black Swan's stirring adaptation of The Shepherd's Hut is proof of the strength of Western Australian storytelling.

State Theatre Company South Australia's The Importance of Being Earnest. Photo: Matt Byrne.
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The Importance of Being Earnest review: a complete joy

Oscar Wilde’s battle of the sexes becomes a dazzlingly funny free-for-all in this gloriously gender-bent production.

Natalie Bassingthwaighte as Jenna in Waitress. Photo: Jeff Bubsy.
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Waitress review: all the ingredients but not enough time in the oven

Waitress the Musical makes a sweet Aussie debut with star Natalie Bassingthwaighte at the helm, but doesn't quite live up…

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