Theatre
Performance review: Galah, Blue Stone Church Arts Space
A thrilling roller coaster ride of a show powered by a couple of carnies.
Festival review: A Divine Comedy and more, Dark Mofo 2023
From thrillingly transgressive dance-theatre to the debauchery of Night Mass, Dark Mofo remains an alluring and challenging spectacle.
Theatre review: Where Water Once Was, Blue Room Theatre, WA
An entertaining exploration of ennui and inevitable entropy.
Theatre review: Hide the Dog, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING
The first trans-Tasman First Nations children’s production toured from Sydney to Melbourne for RISING.
Performance review: Masterclass, Malthouse, RISING
A RISING show that really lives up to its name, this two-hander from Adrienne Truscott and Brokentalkers delivers on all…
The cost of admission – are theatre ticket prices too high?
With rising living costs, are our major companies doing enough to ensure access for those on low incomes?
Performance review: Buŋgul, Hamer Hall, RISING
Gurrumul Yunupiŋu’s album 'Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow)' is translated for the stage by Yolŋu dancers and songmen with the…
Theatre review: Do Not Go Gentle, Roslyn Packer Theatre
Patricia Cornelius' award-winning play about ageing and raging against the dying of the light is remounted in this large-scale production.
Theatre review: Scenes From the Climate Era, Belvoir St Theatre
A play comprising 65 short scenes explores likely climate era possibilities.
Theatre review: Climbers, fortyfivedownstairs
An ambitious production that doesn’t quite hit the mark, but showcases strong emerging talent in all cast and creative roles.