Performing Arts

Music review: Candlelight: A Tribute to Gorillaz and Blur, Athenaeum Theatre
The songs of Britpop sensation Blur and virtual collaborative band Gorillaz are reformatted and performed by a string quartet (plus…

Festival reviews: Drum, Failure Project, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Two Festival Fringe shows that both delight in their exploration of culture, resilience and community.

Musical review: Hamilton, Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star
‘Hamilton’ has returned to Australia. It’s slick, spectacular and runs like clockwork – but remains dogged by some fundamental issues.

Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre
The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…

Theatre review: Arlington, Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
The first Australian production of Irish playwright Enda Walsh’s ‘Arlington’ is challenging, confounding and stunningly original.

This week's arts news and trending topics
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Opera review: Così fan tutte, Sydney Opera HouseÂ
If you can forgive the problematic sexual politics, 'Così fan tutte' is enormous fun.

Festival reviews: Did You Mean to Fall Like That, The Daughters Of RóisÃÂn, Beyond Krapp, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Three solo acts in The Edinburgh Festival Fringe show a range of styles and subject matter.

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Festival review: The Weight of Shadow, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Physical theatre and dance explore the daily struggles of having anxiety and PTSD.