Performing Arts
Malthouse Theatre eschews naturalism in its 2025 season
Addressing the cost of living and leaning into the theatrical, the Malthouse’s new season promises the epic and the intimate…
Performance reviews: North Australian Festival of Arts 2024 round-up
ArtsHub’s take on four shows at this year’s North Australian Festival of Arts, including dance, circus and physical theatre.
Theatre review: Chasing Dick: A Love Story, Theatre Works
Dax Carnay-Hanrahan’s new production is powered by three sensational performances.
Performance review: Josephine Wants to Dance, Arts Centre Melbourne
Not much bounce in this ballet interpretation of the iconic children's book.
West Australian Ballet’s 2025 season features world premieres and classic works
A world premiere, full-length work by Australian choreographer Alice Topp is one of the highlights of the West Australian Ballet’s…
Opportunities and awards
Grants for experimental practice, plus winners of the Shane and Catherine Brennan Prize, finalists of the churchie emerging art prize,…
Artists respond to bullying accusations against international director
A statement from an esteemed choreographer in response to bullying accusations has sparked conversations about changing directorial practices in the…
Festival review: Essence Festival 2024
An ambitious attempt to stage a two-day music festival within the walls of a local Canberra bar shows promise.
Theatre review: Well-Behaved Women, Belvoir St Theatre
A feminist reckoning of women across history who broke the rules and forged their own way.
Comedy review: Arj Barker: The Mind Field, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre
The comedian is touring around Australia's regional and remote areas.