Performing Arts
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Daring and intergenerational circus acts on the festival circuit
Circus shows from performers ranging from youths to sexagenarians are heading for MICF and Adelaide.
Performance review: The Wharf Revue: Pride in Prejudice, Union Theatre
In its 25th year, The Wharf Revue is a well-oiled production, but the writing has a few hiccups.Â
Making space for collective healing through the regions
Rebus Theatre brought together 15 artists to embark on collective journeys to help heal bushfire-devastated communities.
Back to Back receives 2024 Golden Lion Award for theatre
Venice Biennale has presented its Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre to the internationally acclaimed Australian company.
Performance review: The Pool, Perth Festival
A site-specific location makes this poolside production an innovative treat.
Opportunities and awards
Workshops for creatives and LGBTQIA+ communities, comedy festival grant recipients, finalists of the Glover Prize and more!
Rediscovering Romeo & Juliet through universal love
Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Projects bring a twist to 'Romeo & Juliet', giving it cinematic elements and same-sex couples.
Music review: Majesty, Adelaide Town Hall
A sell-out performance of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent Piano Concerto No 1, Musgrave's Rainbow and Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony.
Dance review: Mutiara, Perth Festival
Dance storytelling inspired by Broome’s pearling industry.