Performing Arts

Art-making would count for Centrelink: Greens
New Greens policies would help young and emerging artists forge a career by providing support through the welfare system.

Babyteeth
Rita Kalnejais’ beautifully crafted piece explores and celebrates what it is to live fully.

John Adams Conducts Adams
Save for a single, memorable technical problem, this was an unforgettable concert.

Swansongs: Sara Macliver and David Wickham
A magical concert presented as part of the Perth Winter Arts Festival.

Seminar
A fine production of Theresa Rebeck’s terrific comedy about the writerly life and the pursuit of happiness.

The Little Mermaid
This devised work at the Blue Room Theatre is playful, captivating and a little sombre.

Antenna wraps tentacles around Melbourne, announces highlights
Antenna Documentary Festival extends its reach to include Melbourne and reveals a lineup which includes 25 Australian premieres.

Molly Sweeney
Irish playwright Brian Friel explores blindness, both literal and metaphorical, in this engaging work of theatre.

Maria de Buenos Aires
Running true to form, Victorian Opera has once again taken an artistic risk that has paid off handsomely.

Morning Melodies: May I Be Frank?
Frank Bennett (and three piece band) gave his audience pure Sinatra magic, complete with mannerisms, ad-libs and jokes.