From front bar to cellar theatre
Louis Nowra's first play in a decade casts a sentimental glow over the denizens of his favourite pub.
Theatre
'Something is coming,' says a dead chef
A town turns against its only Thai restaurant in this debut thriller by Disapol Savetsila.
Westward ho: the incredible shift of Sydney's art scene
Why are western Sydney artists being asked if their work is relevant or relatable for the rest of Australia?
Why Polly Rowe is the Sydney Theatre Company's secret weapon
She stays out of the spotlight, but Polly Rowe's behind-the-scenes work can mean the difference between a blockbuster and a flop.
What's on in the Canberra arts scene, July 15, 2017
The Canberra Writers Festival in August is shaping up nicely.
Bell Shakespeare's new Merchant of Venice calls out casual racism
The Jewish moneylender Shylock is a lightning rod for racial abuse in The Merchant of Venice but he's not the only one who feels it.
British classic lifts the long shadow of patriarchy
Caryl Churchill's essay on love and power is a play of two halves, different in tone but intimately connected. Don't quit at interval.
No shortage of returns for this Rover
Fair maids trump the rovers in Eamon Flack's freewheeling production of Aphra Behn's restoration classic.
Late playwright's demand: 'destroy' my unfinished work
Edward Albee died last September. But the renowned playwright is making one last request from the great beyond.
What’s on in the Canberra arts scene
Arts news and events in Canberra.
Williamson returns to celebrate La Mama Theatre's 50th birthday
Ten years ago, Liz Jones' husband, Lloyd, dug out a chunk of the wall at La Mama Theatre.
How intense is 'vomiting', 'fainting' 1984, really?
"Can I handle the STC's new production of 1984?" Apparently this is a question theatregoers are fretting over.
Torture scenes not as bloody awful as advertised
The protagonists go somewhat limp - and not just in the face of torture
Brilliant adaptation of a timeless classic
Sport for Jove's production is exciting and touching.
Tragicomic classic has a nose for deep feelings
Edmond Rostand's French classic comes to the Playhouse.
What's on in the Canberra arts scene, July 1, 2017
From art exhibitions, to school holiday fun, there's something for everyone this week
Francis digs deep to score extraordinary life
Bangarra's tribute to a warrior and diplomat opens at the Opera House, on land that now bears his name.
Australians are also not immune to torturous Orwell play
Sydneysiders, beware.
Olivia Wilde play leaves audiences fainting and vomiting
The new adaptation of Orwell's dystopian classic is leaving audiences incredibly distressed.
Deft two-hander on art, class and humanity
A dispute between an art expert and a buyer is at this play's centre.
What's on in the Canberra arts scene, June 24, 2017
Established in 2015, Pigeonhole Theatre is a theatre company dedicated to staging professional productions and providing opportunities for women to embody great roles on and off the stage.
Split personality
Clara Cupcakes turns bitter break-ups into vaudeville variety show in an octupus onesie.
Australian musicals struggle to make mark in Helpmann nods
You could be forgiven for thinking it was the nominations announcement for the Tony Awards rather than Australia's live performance awards.
Laughter, thrills and heartbreak in a revival of a French classic
The antique heart of Edmond Rostand's sprawling adventure-drama beats hard in this acclaimed production by Sport for Jove.
Tender exploration of love, loyalty and patience
Suzie Miller's new play is a tenderly gripping, frequently funny exploration of familial love, loyalty and patience.
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Theatre
From front bar to cellar theatre
Louis Nowra's first play in a decade casts a sentimental glow over the denizens of his favourite pub.
'Something is coming,' says a dead chef
A town turns against its only Thai restaurant in this debut thriller by Disapol Savetsila.
Westward ho: the incredible shift of Sydney's art scene
Why are western Sydney artists being asked if their work is relevant or relatable for the rest of Australia?
Why Polly Rowe is the Sydney Theatre Company's secret weapon
She stays out of the spotlight, but Polly Rowe's behind-the-scenes work can mean the difference between a blockbuster and a flop.
What's on in the Canberra arts scene, July 15, 2017
The Canberra Writers Festival in August is shaping up nicely.
Bell Shakespeare's new Merchant of Venice calls out casual racism
The Jewish moneylender Shylock is a lightning rod for racial abuse in The Merchant of Venice but he's not the only one who feels it.
British classic lifts the long shadow of patriarchy
Caryl Churchill's essay on love and power is a play of two halves, different in tone but intimately connected. Don't quit at interval.
No shortage of returns for this Rover
Fair maids trump the rovers in Eamon Flack's freewheeling production of Aphra Behn's restoration classic.
Late playwright's demand: 'destroy' my unfinished work
Edward Albee died last September. But the renowned playwright is making one last request from the great beyond.
What’s on in the Canberra arts scene
Arts news and events in Canberra.