New Australian Theatre

‘More than half the town’: Canberra Theatre Centre at 60
For 60 years, Canberra Theatre Centre has been more than just a venue – it’s been a part of people’s…

Theatre review: Breaking the Castle, Frankston Arts Centre and more
This extraordinary piece of writing is brought vividly to life in a one-man show by and starring Peter Cook.

Performance review: The Act, RISING, Chunky Move Studios
A movement/theatre hybrid delving into the parallels and disconnections between dance and sex work.

Theatre review: Legends (of the Golden Arches), RISING, The Lawler, Southbank Theatre
A wry, witty and self-aware theatrical journey through Chinese Hell, presented by the MTC for RISING.

Theatre review: Ripening, Gasworks Arts Park
A heartfelt look at the intense experience of navigating pregnancy and childbirth in today’s Western medical system.

Theatre review: How To Hold A Sign, The Butterfly Club
An insightful and accessible exploration of the challenges faced by women working in the construction industry.

Theatre review: Austen in Therapy, Abbotsford Convent
Jane Austen lovers will find this enjoyable if they can look past the lacklustre production.

Theatre review: The Anarchy (1138-53), KXT on Broadway
An experimental and inventive production that will provoke and pique curiosity.

Theatre review: Looking for Alibrandi, Adelaide Festival Centre
Melina Marchetta’s much loved book about migrant families in Australia is brought to life on stage.

Theatre review: The Wrong Gods, Belvoir St Theatre
This thought-provoking but not entirely satisfying tale by S. Shakthidharan explores the cost of progress and development in 20th century…