live performance
Theatre review: The Glass Menagerie, Ensemble Theatre
Tennessee Williams’ memory play is transcendently directed and features seamless performances that enhance the production’s dramatic tension.
Comedy review: Geraldine Hickey, Meander, Fairfax Studio, MICF 2025
Seeing Hickey is like catching up with an old and genuinely beloved friend... who doesn't happen to know north from…
Theatre review: Fighting, New Theatre
The New Theatre’s latest offering takes audiences on a roller coaster ride of emotions in a compelling exploration of bipolar…
Musical review: Guys & Dolls, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Guys & Dolls is a timeless, heart-warming tale, and this production offers a perfect night on the Harbour.
The best of the rest of the fest – Port Fairy Folk Festival
While other festivals are falling by the wayside thanks to cost of living stresses and insurance challenges, Port Fairy continues…
Immersive arts festival OpenField to take over the regional town of Berry
With the program for the second edition of OpenField Arts announced, an immersive regional festival experience is promised.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with the Gala
The MICF Gala is a time-honoured tradition that has the funny flying at you from 23 different directions.
Music review: Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, QPAC
Camerata’s first concert of 2025 offered three exceptional classical works, with the addition of wind, brass and percussion players.
Theatre review: Djuna, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
Power politics explored in this queer socio-drama.
Theatre review: Boys on the Verge of Tears, fortyfivedownstairs
An exploration of identity and masculinity from youth to adulthood.