Shipshape rendition of Gilbert & Sullivan classic
Melbourne Opera delivers a fine production of HMS Pinafore but it's almost too energetic for its own good.
Stage
Plenty of food for thought in ambitious drama
A Muslim Romeo meets a Jewish Juliet in a conflict zone. But what of their families back home in Sydney?
Between Tiny Cities review: A breakdance bromance minus the street cred
A dance duel turns out to be more contemplative than flamboyant in its theatrical context.
Theatre
How do you solve a problem like trying to address Julie Andrews? Call her 'mum'
She's Mary Poppins, she's Maria von Trapp, but Julie Andrews answers to a more familial pet name while in Brisbane.
Plenty of food for thought in ambitious drama
A Muslim Romeo meets a Jewish Juliet in a conflict zone. But what of their families back home in Sydney?
Post-punk show on gender identity is like dance party
In airports, on the street, the question is always the same says Silvia Calderoni.
Dance
Toned and terrific: Ballet gets a sporty makeover
''Faster'' is a modern ballet that plays out like an MGM musical with a Hitchcockian soundtrack.
Between Tiny Cities review: A breakdance bromance minus the street cred
A dance duel turns out to be more contemplative than flamboyant in its theatrical context.
Mature Age Dance Experience's The Frock captures Graeme Murphy's heart
Graeme Murphy is as nervous about the premiere of his new show in Tasmania as he would be of performing at the Bolshoi.
Musicals
Chicago full of power and drive
This production of the dark, cynical Kander and Ebb musical is energetic and hard to resist.
Canberra Philharmic Society presents Chicago, a musical for our time
This production of the classic Bob Fosse musical aims to get back to its vaudeville roots while emphasising its sharp satirical edge.
Ladies In Black review: Feminist fairytale a Cinderella story of the Australian stage
An effervescent blend of workplace soap, rom-com and coming-of-age story.
Opera
Shipshape rendition of Gilbert & Sullivan classic
Melbourne Opera delivers a fine production of HMS Pinafore but it's almost too energetic for its own good.
Sleeping Beauty review: Marvellously energetic and often hilarious performance
Joyous is the only word necessary to summarise Victoria Opera's marvellously energetic and often hilarious performance of Ottorino Respighi's 1922 opera.
Death, destruction, despair make for earthy Adelaide Festival opening weekend
Lars Eidinger's Richard III is all too knowing and self-referential a villain.
Comedy
Chris Rock to tour Australia for first time in nine years
The actor, comedian, writer, director and producer is heading to Australia in June as part of his world stand-up tour
Tom Ballard on Aussies who love a fair go - just not for asylum seekers
"I'm like a lecturer at uni, except I'm cool, I swear, I show funny photos."
Inside joke
Stand-up stars at the Sydney Comedy Festival give their pick of the bunch.