Performing Arts
Opportunities and awards
Art prizes open for entries, plus the inaugural cohort of QSO Academy, finalists of WA Premier's Book Awards, and more!
It's not just acting: why consent matters in the performing arts
Performers are often asked to push their boundaries as part of the craft, but this doesn't mean consent is irrelevant.
Opera review: Satyagraha in Concert, Opera Australia
An excellent show of musicality from cast and orchestra, but a divisive musical style and modern political dilemmas may put…
Opera review: HMS Pinafore, G&S Fest
Set sail for more Gilbert and Sullivan fun on the high seas with State Opera South Australia and the ASO.
Performance review: The Poison of Polygamy, La Boite Theatre
A rediscovered morality tale highlighting the Chinese diaspora in Australia and offering some fresh perspectives.
Review: Blood of my blood, Yirramboi
After a last-minute cancellation of one half of the double bill, ‘Blood of my blood’ persevered, echoing its exploration of…
Opera review: The Pirates of Penzance, G&S Fest
Featuring clever staging, colourful costumes, cheeky comedy and beautiful work from the ASO and SOSA, this production is a delight.
Theatre review: Cavalcade, The Eleventh Hour Theatre
A thought-provoking, wry revue that invites audiences to engage with theatrical experimentation.
Performance review: MEERTA – Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden, Arts Centre Melbourne
The story of Gunditjmara man James Arden as told by his great grandson, Kokatha/Gunditjmara songman David Arden.
Theatre Review: Killing Time, La Mama Courthouse
Celebrated playwright Jack Hibberd’s absurdist new farce is about time, and how it waits for no one.