Theatre
Theatre review: The Word, Abbotsford Convent
A youthful cast of 11 grapple with meaning and the power and absence of words.
Theatre review: Ulster American, Ensemble Theatre
Feminism, #MeToo, toxic masculinity, the Northern Irish ‘Troubles’ and the theatre itself are dissected in this provocative work.
Musical review: Share House: The Musical, Arts Centre Melbourne
The trials and tribulations of house sharing in your 30s come under the microscope in this sign of the times…
Theatre review: Homo Pentecostus, Malthouse Theatre
A multifarious exploration of religion, history, culture and sexuality.
Musical review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the musical, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
This accomplished jukebox musical served as a reminder of how far society has (and hasn’t) evolved.Â
Performance review: Parrwang Lifts the Sky, Malthouse Theatre
Based on an original creation story from Wadawurrung Country, this is a tale of a magpie named Parrwang who saves…
APAM heading to WA
The Australian Performing Arts Market will be hosted in Western Australia by PAC Australia in 2026, 2028 and 2030.
Theatre review: Switzerland, Ensemble Theatre
Patricia Highsmith is all the rage at the moment, so it's a good time to stage Joanna Murray-Smith's play about…
Why I've programmed Fourteen for Bathurst
The manager of BMEC explains why he has picked this particular production from Shake & Stir Theatre Company to share…
Theatre review: The Roof is Caving In, La Mama Courthouse
A very topically-themed play about share housing.