Performing Arts

Theatre review: North by Northwest, Sydney Lyric Theatre
Based on the Hitchcock film, this seamless production really wants you to enjoy yourself.

From page to stage: bringing cartoons to life
Judy Horacek describes the process of working with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus on a show inspired by her cartoons.

The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases ā 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 ā 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.