Acting
Theatre review: The 39 Steps, Chapel off Chapel
Inspired by Buchan's novel and Hitchcock's film, this award-winning play is a highly energetic iteration.
Opera review: The Threepenny Opera, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival
Searing satire and a rage against capitalism wrapped up in a love story.
Theatre review: The Government Inspector, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
A riotous Aussie adaptation of Gogol's classic work.
Opera review: The Nightingale and Other Fables, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Festival
A stunningly inventive operatic reimagining makes its Australian debut in Adelaide.Â
Performance review: Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act, Adelaide Fringe Festival
A one-man performance channelling arguably the world's most famous detective.
Theatre review: The Lewis Trilogy, Griffin Theatre
A trilogy of plays by Louis Nowra is a mixed bag of treats.
Performance review: Future Cargo, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Alien arrivals distinguish a mesmerising dance performance.
New possibilities: casting and training non-binary actors
The industry and training institutions are rushing to keep up with a softening of gender binaries.
Theatre review: Stunt Double, Perth Festival
Inside the filming of a 1970s Aussie action flick – with cast, crew, stunt doubles and volunteers.
Performance review: The Wharf Revue: Pride in Prejudice, Union Theatre
In its 25th year, The Wharf Revue is a well-oiled production, but the writing has a few hiccups.Â