Performing Arts

Comedy reviews: Best of Comedy Zone Asia, David O'Doherty, MICF
A sample of Asian flavours and styles and a veteran of laughter-making.

Comedy reviews: Lou Wall, Bea Barbeau-Scurla, MICF
Gen Z in battle with the World Wide Web (secret weapon: feet) and a reflection on the bonds and secrets…

Music review: Carole King Hits and Rarities, Festival of Jewish Art and Music
A tribute show to an iconic singer and songwriter.

Dance review: Somewhere at the beginning, Arts House
An autobiographical solo work from a performer considered the mother of contemporary African dance.

Rethinking performance, exhibition and documentation through dance
From dance experimentations in the 70s to more recent performance-exhibitions, what does it mean to look at dance in a…

Exit interview: Annette Downs, Performing Lines TAS
The producer looks back on her experiences with Performing Lines and considers the ways Tasmania has changed in that time.

Dark Mofo 2023 program revealed
Dark Mofo 2023 returns to Nipaluna/Hobart this June, bringing new programs and crowd favourites.

How an arts education helps grow mentally healthy children
Opening your own Stagecoach Performing Arts franchise can grow opportunities for young people and help them build the skills they…

Dance review: RED, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Visually stunning and beautifully choreographed, Dancenorth's RED packs a powerful and disquieting punch.

Radical optimism on the island
The final festival from Lindy Hume saw artists making a range of important statements about their life experiences.