Performing Arts
Theatre review: The Lovers
Bell Shakespeare's first musical is fun and sparkly, but hasn't quite worked out its target audience.
Theatre review: One Hour No Oil
A powerful exploration of intimacy, masculinity and economic disenfranchisement in modern day Australia.
Theatre review: Girls & Boys, MTC
Despite a fine performance from Nikki Shiels, this MTC production of Dennis Kelly’s powerful script is enervated and underwhelming.
When history is a prop for contemporary ideas
ArtsHub speaks with Angela Goh ahead of her new project with Sydney Opera House’s retired Concert Hall ‘doughnuts’.
Performance review: The Special Comedy Comedy Special
Asian-Australian comedians, both emerging and established, share the stage in night of merriment.
The changing face of chamber music in Australia
Chamber music is increasingly being played by small-scale orchestras at festivals around the country, while enjoying a popular resurgence.
Opportunities and awards
Call-outs for Queensland Music Awards plus winners of the Brett Whiteley Travelling Scholarship, the Poem Forest shortlist, and more!
Concert review: Musical Theatre Gala, QSO
An entertaining evening of music theatre hits across a diverse program, but lacking high quality production values to really make…
Theatre review: Like a Virgo
Astrology, sexuality and Madonna – this charming stand-up and burlesque show made it through the wilderness of Melbourne Fringe.
Opera review: La Traviata
A polished production of Verdi's masterwork about the colourful life and death of a Parisian courtesan.