live performance
Dancenorth: 40 years of dancing on the shoulders of giants
Dancenorth Artistic Director reflects on four decades of contemporary dance-making in regional Queensland.
In conversation with Tina Arena: 50 years on from her Young Talent Time debut
Tina Arena shares career wisdoms and warnings, on the occasion of her celebratory portrait commission for the National Portrait Gallery.
Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye
After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…
My Brilliant Career the musical will tour ACT and NSW in 2026
My Brilliant Career the musical plays Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong after its previously announced encore season at the Southbank Theatre…
Orlando review: a dazzling journey traversing time, place and identity at Belvoir
Trans and non-binary actors take centre stage in this highly theatrical adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s gender-bending classic, 'Orlando: A Biography'.
Adelaide Oval to host exclusive performances of Franco Zeffirelli’s Aida in 2026
The late Franco Zeffirelli's arena production of Verdi’s Egyptian-set opera Aida will be performed in Adelaide.
Tarzan – The Stage Musical review: one for the Melbourne swingers
Tarzan excels is in the calibre of its cast and the dynamic presentation of Phil Collins’ score.
Ryoji Ikeda review: 2025 Now or Never’s spirit captured in this sonic-visual masterpiece
Blinding light and digitally synthesised ‘noise’ rattle the body and open a portal to another universe.
2026 Adelaide Festival reveals its first two productions
Fearless French actor Isabelle Huppert and acclaimed early music specialists Ensemble Pygmalion will perform exclusively at the 2026 Adelaide Festival.
Tasmanian Live Performance Exchange to develop statewide strategic plan by and for the sector
The newly formed Tasmanian Live Performance Exchange will develop a 10-year strategic plan for the state’s performing arts sector, and…