Performing Arts
Producers are keen but cautious about Asia Pacific touring opportunities
Ties between artists in Australia and Asia are strengthening but several impediments stand in the way of more vibrant exchange.
Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company
2026 TICKET PACKAGE
BOLD STORIES. BIG HEART. UNFORGETTABLE THEATRE.
From set design to touring, how can we make theatre more environmentally sustainable?
The majority of Australian theatre-makers are concerned about climate change but most feel the issue receives limited attention in the…
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
Young Composer Award 2026
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Young Composer Award.
Spare a thought for improv comedians at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival
What does it take to make up a show on the spot? Four improv comics share their secrets.
Yarra Ranges Council
Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
The Allstars bring huge belly laughs from the heart of the wide brown land.
12 shows to see at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Almost 800 shows are presented at MICF this year. To make selecting what to see easier, here are 12 festival…
The Devil’s Violin review: ACO brings style and flair to a lively program
In The Devil's Violin, the ACO musicians showcase their strengths on stunning Golden Age instruments.
DIY magic and fan funding: The Witchy Girls conjures a new model for making Aussie TV
After funding rejections, RuPaul's Drag Race champ Lazy Susan and her sister Zelda Moon are turning to live audiences to…
West Gate review: a flawed but powerful play about the loss of 35 lives
The collapse of Melbourne's West Gate Bridge is dramatised in this new MTC production by playwright Dennis McIntosh and director…