Performing Arts
Can Australian comedy festivals be a safe haven for American comics?
Two polar-opposite New York showgirls bring personal, politically charged shows to Australia for the Melbourne and Sydney comedy festivals.
Ensemble Theatre
84 Charing Cross Road
Don’t miss this bittersweet tale of enduring bonds forged through letters, books, and a shared love of words.
Messa da Requiem review: Queensland Ballet meets Verdi’s Requiem Mass
Verdi’s brilliant score is fused with movement and dance in Queensland Ballet’s Messa da Requiem – but it's not always…
The Phantom of the Opera review: Sydney Harbour production is 'dialled up to eleven'
This Opera Australia update of The Phantom of the Opera is a truly spectacular night out on Sydney Harbour.
Theatre designers are being disrespected – and I should know
Design as a craft and a storytelling discipline seems to be quietly disappearing from Australian independent theatre.
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival unites world‑class musicians, performers and thought‑leaders for four days of music, ideas and creativity this…
First Nations funnies: Steph Tisdell and Elaine Crombie talk turning pain into punchlines at this year's MICF
Comedians Steph Tisdell & Elaine Crombie talk to ArtsHub as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) begins.
Robyn – Sexistential review: horny, mature and strikingly candid pop music
Robyn said the purpose of her life is to stay horny. On Sexistential, she proves it.
Stage Kiss review: a 'wonderfully funny' and very meta farce at Sydney's New Theatre
With layered writing and strong performances, Stage Kiss is whip smart.
Rafael Bonachela: Artistic Director to end his tenure with Sydney Dance Company in 2028
Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela will finish his tenure with Sydney Dance Company following nearly two decades in the role.