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.
Theatre
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.
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.
Strong storytelling at its best
The Playhouse stage is empty of all but a pile of chairs and a rough projection screen.
The Rover's Return
Toby Schmitz returns to swashbuckling on the Sydney stage.
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'.
Clean sweep
Sarah Ruhl's witty play about dealing with mess is the latest coup at Newtown's long-running New Theatre.
The Book of Exodus Part I: one of those rare shows you wish were longer
400 words to come Sunday AM
Darkly comic look at current state of news
Jonathan Biggins' whirlwind of a play stirs up plenty of thought.
New wave of First Nations storytellers and satirists
A new wave of First Nations performers storming the barriers of discrimination and telling their story in new ways.
Shrine review: Drama plunges into an ocean of grief
Shrine is Winton's third stab at drama is closer to a pretty decent short story than a novel.
What's on in the Canberra arts scene, May 27, 2017
What's on in the Canberra arts scene this week
They've got a lot of cheek, these three women
They've got a cheek, this trio of defiant, whip-smart comediennes from three continents.
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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.
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.