The unsolved mystery behind one of history' most famous photos
The play "Chimerica" seeks to unravel some of the mystery and meaning behind one of the 20th century's most iconic images.
Stage
Asia TOPA's XO State Dusk show Attractor is primal, electrifying contemporary dance at its best
This international collaboration deserves a longer run than the few nights it is showing at Asia TOPA in Melbourne.
The first major production of David Hare's play in Sydney since 1999 comes up short
A new production of David Hare's portrait of Oscar Wilde remains safely in the shadows of a great one long past.
Theatre
The first major production of David Hare's play in Sydney since 1999 comes up short
A new production of David Hare's portrait of Oscar Wilde remains safely in the shadows of a great one long past.
Lachlan Philpott reopens the case that scandalised Sydney
Lachlan Philpott's poetic docudrama offers an intriguing speculative glimpse into the extraordinary story of Sydneysider Harry Crawford.
Helen Morse and Melita Jurisic deliver acting masterclass in John
Acting doesn't get classier than Helen Morse and Melita Jurisic in this production of Annie Baker's quiet, exquisitely layered comedy drama.
Dance
Asia TOPA's XO State Dusk show Attractor is primal, electrifying contemporary dance at its best
This international collaboration deserves a longer run than the few nights it is showing at Asia TOPA in Melbourne.
US ballet superstar to call Australia home for a little longer
David Hallberg is to become the first international guest artist in residence at the Australian Ballet, which he credits with helping save his career after injury.
Sammohanam delivers on an elusive quality
Sammohanam
Musicals
Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken's Newsies comes to Australia
It was a big hit on Broadway, but this musical treatment of the New York newsboys' strike of 1899 could be a tough sell over here.
Esther Hannaford lands Beautiful role in Carole King musical
Singer-songwriter Carole King will come to Australia for the opening of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical based on her life.
What it's like to see The Book of Mormon as a lapsed Mormon
The Book of Mormon's stereotypes of everyday members and missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are spot on.
Opera
Tosca review: Voices sear through wartime drama
Tosca. Opera Australia. Joan Sutherland Theatre. February17
'Tis Pity review: The strumpets shall sound
The energetic and impassioned Richard Mills, artistic director of Victorian Opera, knows no bounds.
La Traviata's enduring power to seduce, inspire and move
This was Opera Australia's 200th performance of a work that never seems to tire.
Comedy
Comedy with the freshness sealed in
The consummate Tupperware hostess brings her riotous party to Mardi Gras.
Sydney Festival: Otto and Astrid channel Eurovision in their new tent show
Next time Australia enters the Eurovision Song Contest, we might do worse than to send Astrid and Otto Rot, aka brother-sister punk-pop duo Die Roten Punkte.
Your guide to a fabulous time at Midsumma 2017
Melbourne's premier LGBTI festival celebrates its 30th year with a bang.