Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026
Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.

Here You Come Again review: Parton musical slaps too sweetly
How does this Dolly Parton musical handle the fine line between love letter and tacky tribute show?

Threadbare review: a queer family drama at Melbourne's St Martins Youth Arts Centre
In threadbare, Tomas Parrish-Chynoweth explores the challenges and joys of families chosen and given.

Echo: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen review: a beguiling dramatic experiment
An innovative magic carpet ride across time and space.

Melbourne premiere of American Psycho the Musical – prepare to be blood spattered!
The killer banker returns with 'real' blood on stage ... and songs.

Hir review: a play that explores the collision of PTSD and male privilegeÂ
Family and gender politics are explored in this play about identity, belonging and redemption.

Kimberly Akimbo review: a Broadway musical hit now making its Australian premiere
The Australian premiere of a Tony Award-winning musical.

Scenes from a Yellow Peril reviewed: QPAC show exploring systemic and structural racism
A show that uses verbatim words to depict scenes of violence and racism in Australia and New Zealand.

Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages
Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.

My Cousin Frank review: Rhoda Roberts engages at Arts Centre Melbourne
A tribute to the first Aboriginal person to represent Australia at the Olympics.