Performing Arts

Theatre review: Antilton, Explosives Factory
An ant-inspired musical based on 'Hamilton'. What could possibly go wrong?

Opportunities and awards
National Still Life Award entries open, call-out for art on billboards in NYC, plus winners of emerging composer wards.

Music review: Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp: Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 2, Melbourne Recital Centre
Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp’s musical mastery, focusing on Australian women composers in arguably our best chamber concert venue.

Musical review: Annie, Capitol Theatre
A well-orchestrated cohesive production.

Comedy review: He Huang: White Man's Burden, Portrait Room, Town Hall, MICF 2025
An edgy, confrontational and often hilarious slap in the sociocultural face.

Comedy review: Jenny Tian: Jenny's Travels, Supper Room, Town Hall, MICF 2025
Finnish-Chinese-Australian returns from London with a great new show as a souvenir.

Comedy reviews: Asian Allstars Gala, Cameron James: Broken Record, MICF 2025
A mixed assortment of comics and a muso storyteller.

Comedy review: Flo and Joan: The Joan and Flo Show, Lower Town Hall, MICF 2025
'I Drank Too Much' is as brilliant as ever but, happily, the seasoned comic duo have plenty more extremely funny…

Comedy review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025
Brilliant, in-your-face clowning that leans heavily into the concept of enthusiastic consent.

Comedy review: Best of British, Exford Hotel, MICF 2025
If you're after a more traditional night out of pub comedy with a revolving line-up of comics, a small stage,…