live performance
Performance reviews: Gravity and Other Myths’ The Mirror, Sawdust, The LadyBoys of Bangkok, Adelaide Fringe 2025
A playful children’s circus show, a slickly performed Thai drag show and the latest production from local powerhouse Gravity and…
Ballet review: Nijinsky, Regent Theatre
The Australian Ballet is in its element for John Neumeier's 'Nijinsky'.
Opera review: Candide, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Bernstein’s crowd-pleasing comic operetta will have audiences laughing at the absurdity of extreme ideas.
Cabaret review: Bite, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide Fringe
A queer 'spiegeltent style' cabaret celebrating sex positivity in the face of growing homophobic hate globally.
Theatre review: And Then There Were None, Comedy Theatre
The best selling crime novel of all time receives another stage adaptation.
Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Fairfax Studio
Both witty and wily, Deborah Frances-White's play makes for a very entertaining night in the theatre.
The art of musical comedy
When you add music to your stand-up, you can take your shows to a whole other level...
Musical review: Hadestown, Theatre Royal Sydney
While some elements are impressive, others are undercooked and underwhelming.
Theatre review: Our Monster’s Name is Jerry, Theatre Works
Gothic tropes are explored, but without the promised scares.
Theatre review: Truth, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse
Patricia Cornelius' latest play tells the story of the WikiLeaks founder who 'wanted to change the world'.