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Comedy review: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, Arts Centre Melbourne, Midsumma Festival 2025
A dark comedy about queer romance, mental health and emotional vulnerability.
2025 summer festival highlights for your arts diary: part 1
A hand-picked guide to some of the most intriguing cultural events on offer around the country in January.
Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival
Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D Harrison
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…
Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.
Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.
Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne
Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.
Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.
Theatre review: Hometown, Claremont Showground
A new puppet musical inspired by the work of Shaun Tan.
Sublime music, captivating dance and thrilling theatre for your 2025 calendar
Prepare to be transported by some of the year's performing arts highlights.