Performing Arts
Performance review: Club Vegas: The Spectacle, Athenaeum
All the ritz and glitz of Vegas in this variety show.
Musical review: Sunset Boulevard, Princess Theatre
A woefully miscast Sarah Brightman derails this production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, which also features some baffling directorial choices.
Innovating at the point where theatre and cinema converge
After honing his skills in NIDA’s MFA Directing course, multimedia theatre-maker Mark Bolotin has embraced his ever-evolving practice with gusto.
Musical review: Ride the Cyclone, Hayes Theatre
A Canadian hit musical makes its Australian debut.
Opportunities and awards
International book prize now open, winners receive $100,000 thanks to Arts Impact WA, finalists of emerging artist award, and more!
Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…
Winning design for $188 million Riverside Theatres redevelopment revealed
The creation of a new lyric theatre is expected to boost visitation numbers, while also attracting major musicals of scale.
Wu-Tang Clan’s ultra-rare album-as-artwork comes to Mona
Originally sold for US$2 million, the ultra-exclusive ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ is coming to Mona, and fans have…
Theatre review: The Odd Couple, Comedy Theatre
Decades later, Neil Simon's play still feels sharp and relatable.
Opera review: Candide, Her Majesty's Theatre
A joyous musical confection and a colourful celebration of self-discovery.