Building on the success of their revival of Miracle City, Luckiest Productions are set to bring the 1940s/50s set Only Heaven Knows to the Hayes Theatre Co‘s Potts Point stage next year. Following Tim, a teenage playwright who leaves his intolerant family in Melbourne for the bright lights of Sydney’s Kings Cross, Alex Harding’s play…
Naturalist and television legend Sir David Attenborough will return to Australia and New Zealand for a series of dates in February next year. Celebrating a career spanning six decades, Sir David Attenborough – A Quest for Life will see the beloved broadcaster join Ray Martin for a discussion on his work, going as far back…
After the success of the British Museum‘s Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb, held in 2012 at the Queensland Museum, the iconic institution will return to Australia later this year, with a world premiere exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives will feature six mummies from the British Museum’s collection, all scanned using…
Joanna Murray-Smith has been named as the first ever winner of the Mona Brand Award for Women Stage and Screen Writers, receiving a $30,000 prize. The Award is the only one of its kind in Australia, and recognises “an outstanding Australian woman who has written for the stage and/or screen”. It is named for the…
Lifelong friends and comic book creators Matt Groening (The Simpsons, Futurama) and Lynda Barry hit the Stage at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday for an insightful ninety minutes where the pair reflected on their careers, the nature of the “image” and Donald Trump. Here’s 11 things we learned from the special event “Love, Hate…
The Eighth Wonder celebrates our glorious “cathedral”, the Sydney Opera House, and its history on its very own steps. As the audience take in the performance rising above it all in the most stunning of stage backdrops are the sails of the House itself- something truly spectacular. Entering the space you are given a small radio…
Murray Lambert’s new Australian play, My Father’s Left Testicle, is a triumph. Funny, thought-provoking, challenging and engaging – this is independent theatre (and thinking) at its best. My Father’s Left Testicle is a play about travellers from a land across the sea. Persecuted for their beliefs, they seek refuge in a ‘lucky’ country, where they…
The Rob Guest Endowment Award is presented annually to an emerging musical theatre performer selected by a panel of industry experts. This year’s recipient will be announced at a gala concert performance at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on the 14th November. We caught up with the six finalists in the week before to talk preparations, dream songs…
There is a reoccurring joke in A Flea In Her Ear that plays out as such- one character will start “I saw this play…”, to which the other will interrupt to say “I’m sorry”. The initial character then waves away the sympathy, explaining, “it was short”. Having seen STC’s latest production of this play, my final…
The month ahead is full of some fantastic arts events and festivals around the country. Here’s a look at just seven you shouldn’t miss: The Fremantle Festival ’16 The Fremantle Festival is happening end of October and beginning of November – a mixture of music, theatre and other cultural things. The festival presents a range…
Rufus Wainwright, Berlin’s Schaubühne Theater, and the premiere of RED, starring Cate Blanchett head up the bill for artistic directors Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy‘s debut festival. Over thirty arts events will take place over the 17 day period, running from March 3rd until March 19th. The lineup includes 16 Australian premieres, 17 Adelaide exclusives,…
Themes of migration, reconciliation, accessibility and empathy form the heart of Perth International Arts Festival’s 2017 programming. Over the course of 24 days, from Feb 10th to March 5th, Perth will play host to over 700 artists from around the world, to 11 Australian exclusives and to 5 World premieres, all to better understand and…
Currently playing to packed houses in London’s West End, Mischief Theatre‘s “masterpiece of malfunction” will tour Australia for the first time in February 2017. A highly physical, slapstick comedy, in the tradition of good old British farce, The Play That Goes Wrong was written by Mischief Theatre members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields….
WA’s first ever festival of light, Kaleidoscope will celebrate some of Australia’s most dynamic creatives, in a free event running from November 10th until November 13th. Illuminating Joondalup City Centre, the inaugural Kaleidoscope will turn the site into an interactive museum, exploring the theme of the ‘City of the Future’, through projections, augmented reality, performances,…
As part of their Australian residency, award-winning studio mischer’traxler will exhibit some of their designs later this month. The exhibition will be held at FORM‘s The Goods Shed, a re-purposed railway building in Perth. Founded by Austrian creatives Katherine Mischer and Thomas Traxler, the studio has permanent installations in collections around the world, including the…
The longest running regional sculpture exhibition in Australia is currently taking place in NSW’s Hunter Valley, celebrating the best in vines, wines, and sculpture. Over sixty large scale and site specific sculptures have taken over the vineyards, tree groves, and gardens of five boutique vineyards throughout the historic Wollombi Valley and Wollombi Village. Guided tours,…
Tales of rebel armies, child soldiers, and starvation frame many of Brett Pierce‘s memories of his career working with some of the most troubled communities around the world. Beyond the Vapour Trail draws together these experiences, showcasing the good, the bad, and the ugly truths of life as an aid worker. It’s important to note…
Offbeat, charming and brimming with character are the most apt descriptions when thinking about QT Hotels & Resorts; anyone who has been a guest at one of their properties around the globe would tell you that broad thinking and artful design have come to define the chain, evidenced by Australian iterations like QT Gold Coast,…
John Lennon once sang that life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. This idea rings true for Australia’s National Living Treasure and Lennon’s friend, Ian “Molly” Meldrum. The music journalist, talent coordinator, TV host, DJ and record producer has had a brilliant career spanning multiple decades. Ah Well, Nobody’s Perfect is a…
Young cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, known as 2CELLOS have had a stellar five years. They’ve gone from making huge hit videos on YouTube to touring in front of thousands. The duo are taking the next step in their career by touring Australia in November and will be doing a special show at the…
Boundary smashing art festival Liveworks has returned for its second year in Sydney’s lauded Carriageworks, presenting a program curated by Performance Space that features edgy, cross-disciplinary works, performances, workshops, conversations, and interventions. As it enters into it’s second week, the next few days – up to Sunday 6th November – will continue the festival’s dedication…
We all know Lisa Wilkinson as co-host of the Today show on Channel 9, but now we are about to see her work as she steps behind the camera. In her first photographic exhibition, Wilkinson celebrates Australian women with 10 powerful portraits of those who have both inspired her and influenced modern Australia. The series includes Asher Keddie, Deborah-Lee Furness, Dame…
Building on the success of DRAG FEST 2016, fan favourites including Jinx Monsoon, Alyssa Edwards, and Mariah Paris Balenciaga, will tour Australia in June next year. DRAG FEST 2017 – The Eleganza Tour will travel from Perth to Brisbane, celebrating the talents of some of RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s most well known stars, including past winners…
Monkey Baa Theatre specialise in creating inspiring, award-winning theatre for young audiences, creating productions which present a multifaceted reflection of the world. The launch of their upcoming 2017 program was met with enthusiasm and high expectations. The audience was afforded a glimpse into the nine performances, which will make up the 2017 season, each one…
Held across multiple locations around the city, the Brisbane Street Art Festival will return in February 2017, with artist applications now open. Over fifty artists will take part in the event, which will include live music, light shows, exhibitions, masterclasses, and public forums, with live mural art at the centre of the festival. Areas from…
Showcasing the sights, sounds, tastes, and spirit of West Africa, the African Rhythm & Roots Festival will take place on November 5th at the Addison Road Community Centre. Kicking off at noon, the festival will feature performances from some of Australia’s most prominent West African musicians and dancers as well as a vibrant artisan market, and…
Opening this November at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wonders of the World will bring an all new collection of epic LEGO creations to Australia, featuring some of the world’s most iconic landmarks in brick form. The event will be curated by Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, the only certified LEGO professional in the Southern…
Holly Throsby is an Australian singer songwriter (and now novelist) who has five albums under her repertoire as a solo artist. Holly has now thrown her voice out and her thoughts in, to showcase her new debut novel, Goodwood. Goodwood is a story not about musicians or anything related to the musical world; it’s a…
New York City, 1880. Intrigued by an advertisement looking for a girl to work in a tea shop, Beatrice Dunn arrives in the big city, ready to begin a new chapter in her life. But Miss Adelaide Thom and Miss Eleanor St. Clair, and their place of business, are not all they appear to be….
Back in 2007, a young 12-year-old blew us away with her powerhouse vocals on the reality TV show Australia’s Got Talent. Bonnie Anderson took out the title and has since carved a very successful recording career for herself. Ever challenging herself and growing in her artistry, Anderson is now venturing into the world of musical…
