Theatre
Theatre review: The Boy Who Talked to Dogs, Slingsby/STCSA (Adelaide Festival)
The real-life story of dog-whisperer Martin McKenna, whose life took him from misery in Limerick to a new life in…
Theatre Review: House (Perth Festival)
A story of such depth and nuance that there is enough to tantalise both children and adults alike.
Theatre Review: STC's Playing Beatie Bow
A joyful production to appeal delightfully to young and old.
Theatre Review: Fangirls (Adelaide Festival)
A sassy musical that looks into the heart of being a boyband music fan.
Theatre Review: Young Frankenstein, Hayes Theatre
This often nonsensical pastiche of a show features great production and an eight-person cast work hard for their money –…
Lighting the FUSE on an explosion of community creativity
Growth, change and adaptability are key elements of any creative practice, whether of individual artists or local councils, especially in…
Theatre Review: Grand Gesture, La Mama Theatre
Grand Gesture robustly satirises the romantic narrative.
Are local artists enough to save our festivals without international headliners?
Can 'hyperlocal' arts programming save Australia’s previously thriving festival scene? Or are audiences still looking for the big names from…
The art of the impossible: International collaboration during COVID
Companies collaborating with Irish and New Zealand colleagues tell us how their productions are forging ahead despite the pandemic. Dogged…
Theatre Review: Macbeth, Australian Shakespeare Company
There is nothing quite like a dazzling production of a timeless Shakespeare classic to invigorate and restore.