Theatre
Canberra Youth Theatre takes drastic steps to ensure its survival
The long-running company will not stage any productions in 2025 and is also cutting back and consolidating its training programs…
Windmill Theatre Company announces a 2025 season of experiments, new initiatives and tours
Windmill Theatre Company and its screen arm, Windmill Pictures, have a busy year ahead.
Pop-up clubs and performance art announced for Asia TOPA’s Nightlife program
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts reflects the many ways people now experience culture, including…
Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs
A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.
Performance review: The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert, QPAC
Gilbert and Sullivan at their finest in this rip-roaring crowd-pleaser, which offers an all-star cast with many musical gems.
Theatre review: The Heartbreak Choir, Ensemble Theatre
Themes of community, forgiveness and understanding lie at the heart of this crowd-pleaser, which rounds out Ensemble’s 2024 season. Â
Theatre review: Wanderings, Queensland Theatre
Nest Ensemble’s latest production is a thoughtful, well-conceived two-hander that examines important current societal issues. Â
Musical review: A Christmas Carol, Comedy Theatre
Back again for its third iteration, this version comes with a new Scrooge and is as engaging as the previous…
Performance review: Edging, Arts House
A show highlighting the perverse reality of Australia’s border security processes.
Theatre review: Blak in the Room, Southbank Theatre
Three short plays offer 'the gift of hearing our stories' from First Nations playwrights and creatives.