Performing Arts
Celebrating audacious art made at Cabaret Fringe
Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival returns for 2023 with a new Festival Hub designed to bring emerging, regional and established artists…
Performance review: Cinderella, Peninsula Hot Springs
While the idea of luxuriating in a hot springs pool while taking in some culture is lovely, the idea needs…
Theatre review: Selling Kabul, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre
Sylvia Khoury's 'Selling Kabul' is a play that helps us remember why the caged bird sings.
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.