Performing arts
‘David v Goliath’: Biloela family’s immigration ordeal hits the stage
The Murrugappans will be guests of honour at the Brisbane premiere of Back to Bilo, which depicts their immigration battle and the town that rallied around them.
- Nick Dent
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A clown dreams of his own funeral in the latest Cirque du Soleil show
In Corteo at John Cain Arena, audiences are treated to the complete Cirque du Soleil package – elite acrobatics, elaborate costumes and a great spectacle.
- Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair and Andrew Fuhrmann
Which actor makes the ‘worthiest’ victim? In this show, you get to choose
Crisis Actor brings together live performance and technology in a show that delves into the overwhelming nature of the internet.
- Vyshnavee Wijekumar
The day Richard Tognetti shouted back at an audience member
Audiences have come a long way since the violinist took up the top job at the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
- Nick Galvin
Before Hamilton there was In the Heights. Here’s why you can’t miss it
Smaller in scope but bigger in heart, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first musical made its debut on Broadway in 2008 before it was given the silver screen treatment in 2021.
- Sonia Nair, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Kosa Monteith, Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead and Jessica Nicholas
There’s a lot to learn from birds – you just need to listen
Theatre-maker Nathan Harrison wants to share his passion for birds and how it helps him keep his perspective on life.
- Nick Galvin
Opera Australia names new leaders after 12 months of turmoil
The national opera company has appointed a new CEO, music director and board chairman just months after posting a $10 million operating deficit.
- Nick Galvin
This barking mad romp is the most bonkers show of the year
Our reviewers give their verdicts on the latest shows.
- Harriet Cunningham, Peter McCallum, Joyce Morgan, Katie Lawrence and John Shand
Mozart’s ‘Abduction’ gets a wildly modern makeover
Abduction by Victorian Opera is entirely rewritten for modern sensibilities, and its wit and self-parody clearly struck a chord with the audience.
- Barney Zwartz, Tony Way, Marcus Teague and Andrew Fuhrmann
They used to be hated. Now, Melbourne is throwing a party for these ‘sky puppies’
Melbourne’s “misunderstood” bats are finally getting the celebration they deserve at a festival centered around a beloved local landmark.
- Kerrie O'Brien