Performing Arts
Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival
Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of opera’s hallmarks with casual appeal.
Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D HarrisonÂ
A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…
Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works
A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.
Performance review: William Yang: Milestone, Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Festival
The life and times of famed Sydney photographer William Yang are explored in this autobiographical show.Â
Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025
An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
19 new galleries, museums, theatres and cultural destinations to visit in 2025
From long-awaited reopenings in Australia to the first contemporary art museum in Central Asia, here are the top places to…
Theatre review: IMAGINE LIVE, Arts Centre Melbourne
Based on Alison Lester's popular picture book, this production works for all the family.
Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival
An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.
Theatre review: Hometown, Claremont Showground
A new puppet musical inspired by the work of Shaun Tan.