Performing Arts
Festival reviews: Drum, Failure Project, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Two Festival Fringe shows that both delight in their exploration of culture, resilience and community.
Musical review: Hamilton, Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star
‘Hamilton’ has returned to Australia. It’s slick, spectacular and runs like clockwork – but remains dogged by some fundamental issues.
Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre
The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…
Theatre review: Arlington, Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre
The first Australian production of Irish playwright Enda Walsh’s ‘Arlington’ is challenging, confounding and stunningly original.
This week's arts news and trending topics
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Opera review: Così fan tutte, Sydney Opera House
If you can forgive the problematic sexual politics, 'Così fan tutte' is enormous fun.
Festival reviews: Did You Mean to Fall Like That, The Daughters Of Róisín, Beyond Krapp, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Three solo acts in The Edinburgh Festival Fringe show a range of styles and subject matter.
Festival review: The Weight of Shadow, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Physical theatre and dance explore the daily struggles of having anxiety and PTSD.
Theatre review: Uncle Vanya, Ensemble Theatre
Joanna Murray-Smith's adaptation of Chekhov's classic play is elegant and tasteful.
Queensland Theatre axes entire run of hit Broadway play
The Australian premiere season of Selina Fillinger’s 'POTUS' has been cancelled outright, the day after its postponed opening night.