Performing arts
‘Saying it’s jazz is not going to help’
Red-hot instrumental trio Brekky Boy have played for Quincy Jones and Shania Twain - just don’t stick a label on their music.
- by Nick Galvin
Latest
★★★★½
Arts
New blood brings fresh life to familiar story
Bangarra Dance Theatre is back with a brilliant new work
- by Jill Sykes
The Night Watchman, Malcolm X biography win arts Pulitzers
Stories of race, racism and colonialism in the US swept the Pulitzer Prizes for the arts.
- by HILLEL ITALIE and MARK KENNEDY
Dancer fights off COVID-19 to take role in The Wedding Singer
Dancer Romy Vuksan has made a triumphant return to the stage in The Wedding Singer after battling the lingering after-effects of COVID-19.
- by Linda Morris
Lucette Aldous: epitome of a classical ballerina
Technical achievements apart, her students knew her as a teacher who missed nothing.
- by Jill Sykes
★★★★
Review
Short and sharp, Come From Away sidesteps the corniness to inspire
This improbable musical is based on events in Newfoundland in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
- by John Shand
Opinion
Comedy
Up the convicts! When a tour Downunder was a comedian’s last gasp
Our theatres, clubs ad TV screens were awash with reworked shows by ageing UK comedians.
- by Richard Glover
Melbourne circuit breaker nearly broke the arts, companies say
Company losses are mounting and artists desperately need cash to cover the bills, while the number of calls for mental health support is rising.
- by Nick Miller
The circus students bending over backwards to put on a show
Last year’s graduating class at the national circus academy in Prahran were, finally, just about to put on their ensemble show. Then lockdown hit. Again.
- by Nick Miller
Just you wait: Hamilton star thrilled with move to Melbourne
Jason Arrow, who plays the title role in Hamilton, says moving to Her Majesty’s Theatre will create a more intimate show for Melbourne audiences.
- by Nick Miller
Victorian Opera apologises for lack of diversity in Tommy cast
The cast announcement for the production, set to open in August at the Palais, on Thursday morning almost immediately attracted criticism.
- by Nick Miller