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A woman in a light blue dress and silver boots is holding onto a mop. she is sitting on a table, A band is behind her.
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Festival review: June Carter Cash, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

A tribute to June Carter Cash, interwoven with the life story of a devoted fan.

Against red drapes stands a dark-haired woman wearing lacey, black underwear-style clothing.
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Theatre review: Apologia, Malthouse Theatre

Reality and surrealism collide in one woman's fantasy of wanting to be a French actress.

Two black women are dancing in front of a a swirly yellow and black backdrop.
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Festival review: Through the Mud, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Protest theatre about the US Civil Rights Movement that uses original songs and traditional gospel to tell its stories.

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Festival reviews: Drum, Failure Project, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Two Festival Fringe shows that both delight in their exploration of culture, resilience and community.

A dark-haired man in a colonial American military uniform, complete with cavalry sabre at his side, faces towards the camera. A group of dancers in similar uniforms pose dramatically behind him.
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Musical review: Hamilton, Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star

‘Hamilton’ has returned to Australia. It’s slick, spectacular and runs like clockwork – but remains dogged by some fundamental issues.

The six cast members of the musical 'Six' strut their stuff. They wear fluorescent-framed sunglasses and matching ruffs, and pose on a stage lit dramatically in red and purple.
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Musical review: Six, Comedy Theatre

The return of the musical phenomenon that not only gives agency to Henry VIII's six wives, but makes them pop…

A dark-haired white woman wearing a grey jumper, a brown checked dress and white shoes stands onstage in what could be a bland office set. Three blue chairs are lined up against the rear wall, upon which is projected the face of an older man in a suit and toe. A dying pot plant stands in one corner of the room.
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Theatre review: Arlington, Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre

The first Australian production of Irish playwright Enda Walsh’s ‘Arlington’ is challenging, confounding and stunningly original.

A blonde woman is peering over the top of a chair. You can only see her head and upper body.
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Festival reviews: Did You Mean to Fall Like That, The Daughters Of Róisí­n, Beyond Krapp, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Three solo acts in The Edinburgh Festival Fringe show a range of styles and subject matter.

A bare-chested man is spot lit. He has tattoos on his chest and a while ruff around his neck. He has white make up on his face. His right arm is raised.
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Festival review: The Weight of Shadow, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Physical theatre and dance explore the daily struggles of having anxiety and PTSD.

A darkened stage lit up by three small lamps. A middle-aged man and a woman are seated centrally at a table. To the left is an older man with a guitar, on the right and older woman knitting.
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Theatre review: Uncle Vanya, Ensemble Theatre

Joanna Murray-Smith's adaptation of Chekhov's classic play is elegant and tasteful.

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