Performing Arts
The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Pandemic pushback by programming bold and big
Chatswood Culture Bites is a new festival-come-season that has programmed over 300 artists to help audiences re-emerge with vigour.
Dance review: Sky Blue Mythic, Dancehouse
A solo performance evokes an eerie, otherworldly ambience.
Theatre review: Norm & Ahmed, Adelaide Fringe
A welcomed adaptation of a significant historical Australian drama.
Theatre review: Girls & Boys, State Theatre Company of South Australia
A finely wrought and harrowing piece of theatre and a highlight of the 2022 Adelaide Festival.
Theatre review: Queenslander, Jute Theatre Company
A family political drama with Orwellian overtones
Theatre review: Murder Mystery: Labassa Mansion
Crime and pun-ishment – a beautiful Melbourne mansion plays host to a double entendre-filled murder mystery event.
Theatre review: Hamlet, Bell Shakespeare
A surprisingly respectful adaptation that allows the original words to shine.
Northern Rivers companies focus on flood recovery
After devastating floods at the end of February, artists and arts organisations in the Northern Rivers are now focused on…
Opportunities and awards wrap
Call outs for The Lester Prize plus winners of 2021 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced and finalists of 2022…