Quippings Disability Unleashed explore sexual politics in the Love Show
It's a love story, but not the kind you normally see on the main stage or on television.
Stage
Ancient Greek tragedy goes for breakneck spin in 'burbs
This new ATYP production has the wheel of fate running at high speed as an ancient Greek tragedy is taken for a breakneck spin through suburban Australia.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival review: Carla Bley and Dianne Reeves deliver an uplifting finale
Dianne Reeves' show was as polished as a fine-cut gem, yet still radiated freshness and vitality.
Theatre
Blanchett, Minchin miss out on awards at Spacey's Tonys
His performance as host has been widely praised by the industry and viewers.
An inspiring but little-known true story gets told
This play about an Indigenous experiment has modern resonance.
The Dame defends her Lady
Julie Andrews on the sexism in My Fair Lady, Donald Trump and cuts she finds 'mind-boggling'.
Dance
Bangarra Dance Theatre artistic director Stephen Page has 'mixed feelings' about Queen's Birthday honour
Stephen Page has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to performing arts and contemporary dance, and for presenting indigenous arts to the world.
One dancer's story told beautifully through movement
This Nutcracker moves fluidly through time, as an elderly Clara remembers her youth as a young ballerina in Russia, the heartbreak of love lost on a battlefield, and her eventual, bewildered arrival in Australia.
Kage translates beats into pixels as bodies collide in Out of Earshot
Sound is visualised through the dancers' movements, which range from lingering embraces to tapping and daggy dancing.
Musicals
How the Tony Awards dictate our live entertainment diet
You might not have heard of it yet, but the Tony Awards just ensured Dear Evan Hansen is the next big musical.
Blanchett, Minchin miss out on awards at Spacey's Tonys
His performance as host has been widely praised by the industry and viewers.
The Dame defends her Lady
Julie Andrews on the sexism in My Fair Lady, Donald Trump and cuts she finds 'mind-boggling'.
Opera
Dean's heart-wrenchingly beautiful opera wows Glyndbourne audiences
Hamlet has everything on which opera thrives: murder, love, lust, intrigue, betrayal, revenge – and a ghost. Not to mention a duel, followed by a pile of bodies.
The Nixon Tapes review: concert captivates with its climactic musical excitement
This is a concert of unflagging interest and intellect from two distinctive younger voices and an enduring work from a venerated master.
Adventurous production rewarded with triumph
Economic exigency has dictated shorter and less adventurous OA Melbourne seasons recently, but this co-production with Covent Garden was refreshing.
Comedy
Kathy Griffin apologises after Trump stunt backfires
Kathy Griffin's latest stunt has backfired spectacularly, drawing ire from progressives and conservatives alike.
Minhaj's harshest burns at the White House journos' dinner
US President Donald Trump wasn't there to roast in person at the White House correspondents' dinner, but that didn't stop the evening's entertainer, Hasan Minhaj.
Performers try critics' skin on for size
What could be more provocative than prancing around naked on stage? Talking back to critics.