Putting Ring on it tops magnificent year of opera

Any year with a Ring in it is bound to be worth celebrating. As it was with Opera Australia's revival of Neil Armfield​'s production of Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Wind in the Willows, Australia's longest-running play, turns 30

A bit has changed since 1987 but the children's play in the botanical gardens is still a hit.

The Screwtape Letters brings Lewis' devils to stage

• Theatre review

This theatrical adaptation of the theological classic isn't a complete success as a play but has sold out its season, indicating the ongoing appeal of the author's work.

Shakespearean double-bill's marathon effort

Sport for Jove's annual Sydney Hills Shakespeare in the Park – the eighth – returns to the old farmhouse at Bella Vista Farm Park.

Nutcracker production fails to find the magic

This performance was far from inspiring; I have seen much better by a dance school.

RiRi or Bey? You decide at BingeFest

Are you big on RiRi or are you more in the Sasha Fierce camp? Or maybe you haven't a clue what that even means.

Action!: Music, dance, comedy at the Q

From a new musical about Australia's first female prime minister to a three-person adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days, there's plenty on offer in next year's season at the Q.

Adaptation of cult parody Reefer Madness leaves audience on a high

The 1930s anti-drug propaganda film became a cult classic for all the wrong reasons. It translates well to the stage.

Seraphic beauty would make choirs of angels sing with joy

It is difficult to know what to commend most strongly.

Final instalment of Wagner's Ring ends in blaze of glory

It was hard to imagine things could step up any further but this last and longest of the Ring operas was also the most majestic.

Amy Schumer cancels tour

Comedian Amy Schumer has cancelled her Australian stand-up tour just five days before she was due to perform in Perth.

Comedian, idiot, hoof prancer

Sam Simmons and his fight against beige is our hottest comedy export.