Australia

Festival review: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, South Bank Piazza
This semi-autobiographical stage show exploring the French fashion designer’s life and career is visually splendid but, ironically, lacking in theatrical…

An insider's take on the success of Sydney Contemporary art fair
This year's Sydney Contemporary art fair was creatively a bit dull, but a solid income earner for the majority of…

Theatre review: Hamlet, fortyfivedownstairs
A few directorial choices let down this otherwise fine contemporary interpretation of 'Hamlet'.

Book review: Madame Brussels, Barbara Minchinton
A biographical insight into one of early Melbourne's most successful businesswomen.

Grief, hilarity, classics and culture are celebrated in Belvoir’s 2025 season
Artistic Director Eamon Flack has launched a season of nine plays for Belvoir’s 2025 subscription season.

Deakin University research shows taking risks can build diverse audiences
Deakin University has released the findings of its most recent research into arts organisation audiences, and the outcomes are interesting.

Bollywood vibes activate NGV for all at the Indian Community Day
Be transported with Bollywood dancing, dhol drumming and DJ sets at NGV’s Indian Community Day.

New Ghost Festival riffs off The Rocks' eerie past this Halloween
Get your ghost on, and head to Australia's oldest precinct to celebrate Halloween this year with a new festival.

Performance Space expands partnership with UNSW
With a vision to elevate experimental arts, two of Sydney’s iconic arts organisations come together in a new residency program.

Musical Review: A Chorus Line, National Theatre
A new remount of a classic musical that still holds up well.