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Friday, February 21, 2020

Kaiela-Dungala (Goulburn Murray) by Arts Review

From textiles to cultural adornment to earthy vessels and skilled weaving reflecting the Kaiela-Dungala (Goulburn Murray) region of Victoria, this new exhibition at the Koorie Heritage Trust…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:05AM

Salome by Arts Review

A crumbling society, an unstable political milieu, and the uncontrollability of desire are all starkly reflected in Victorian Opera’s new production of Richard Strauss’ Salome at St Kild…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:45AM

Melbourne Theatre Company’s Cybec Electric 2020 Line-Up Announced by Arts Review

Melbourne Theatre Company’s annual play reading series, Cybec Electric, returns from Thursday 27 February at the Southbank Theatre with new writing from nine astonishing playwrights. Emil…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:18AM

Cloudstreet by Arts Review

Take a seat and join two of WA’s favourite families for a once-in-a-generation theatre event as Tim Winton’s award-winning novel Cloudstreet adapted by Nick Enright and Justin Monjo co…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:57AM
Thursday, February 20, 2020

Australian Open by Arts Review

Australian Open is a smart, sleek and epically glorious romp that pulls on the treads of Australia’s hang ups on monogamy, queer representation, self-fulfilment and sport. This may seem li…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:39PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

On the Couch with Geoff Cobham by Arts Review

Who is Geoff Cobham? Geoff is a lover of light, a purveyor of Pasties, a sucker for Science Fiction and has a late onset passion for Rugby Union. He is also the Artistic Director of Patch Th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:35PM

Courtney Act: FLUID by Arts Review

Darlinghurst Theatre Company is proud to present the World Premiere of FLUID by international icon, Courtney Act at the Eternity Playhouse as part of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi G…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:04PM

American Psycho – The Musical heads to Arts Centre Melbourne this May by Arts Review

A dangerously funny adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ best-selling novel and the 2000 cult film of the same name, American Psycho – The Musical, will make its Melbourne premiere in the Pl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:18PM

Opera Australia celebrates milestone with 400 tickets for 400 cents each for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour! by Arts Review

More than 400,000 people have been to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour since it launched in 2012 and to celebrate this milestone Opera Australia is offering 400 tickets for just $4 each to its …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:42PM

New cast members uncloaked as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its First Birthday in Australia by Arts Review

Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have announced the new cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, as the multi-award-winning theatrical event enters its second year at Melbourne…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:59PM

Vincent Hooper: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow by Arts Review

With one of the most thrilling voices in the music theatre and cabaret industry, be among the first to experience the incredible collection of songs from Vincent Hooper’s new album, Here T…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:52PM

On the Couch with Peter Watt by Arts Review

Who is Peter Watt? A full time self-employed novelist for 6 months, and a full time volunteer bush fire fighter for 6 months of the year. What would you do differently to what you do now? No…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:00AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The Great Australian Play by Arts Review

A psychedelic romp through the myths of our glorious nation’s past, present and imagined future, Theatre Works and Montague Basement presents the Australian premiere season of Kim Ho’s n…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:36PM

The Professor and the Madman by Arts Review

If you thought David O’Russell’s biographical-drama Joy, a film which followed the trials and tribulations of miracle-mop entrepreneur Joy Mangano, had the most obscure origin story, the…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:01PM

Alice Nash appointed Executive Director of Arts Investment at the Australia Council by Arts Review

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the appointment of Alice Nash as the Executive Director of Arts Investment. “I am deeply honoured to be joining the Australia Council as th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:55PM

Opera Australia and John Frost to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella by Arts Review

Continuing their wildly successful collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless musicals including The King and I and South Pacific, Opera Australia and John Frost have announced th…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:09PM

A new vision for Playwriting in Australia by Arts Review

Playwriting Australia (PWA) has released a Review from REA Consulting, led by prominent arts leader Richard Evans, outlining a new vision for the future of play and playwright development in…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:48PM

On the Couch with Lucy Durack by Arts Review

Who is Lucy Durack? Mum, Wife, Actor, Singer. What would you do differently from what you do now? I’m not sure if I understand the question correctly but I could always meditate more. It i…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:35AM

Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling by Arts Review

The gothic developed as a European architectural phenomenon in 12th-century France, where awe-inspiring cathedrals reflected a world drenched in religious piety and superstition. Its venerat…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:07AM

Black Ties by Arts Review

Following sold out seasons at Sydney Festival and Perth Festival, the highly acclaimed Black Ties will make its Victorian premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the 2020 Asia TOPA Fest…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:20AM
Monday, February 17, 2020

Nominations announced for the 37th Annual Green Room Awards by Arts Review

Recognising excellence and innovation across a range of professional productions presented on the Melbourne stage in 2019, the Green Room Awards Association is proud to announce the nominati…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:53PM

Confessions of a Mormon Boy by Arts Review

It is hard to believe that Confessions of a Mormon Boy first premiered close to 20 years ago in Salt Lake City in 2001. Steven Fales’ profoundly moving autobiographical work recently retur…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:00PM

Leopard Print Loincloth by Arts Review

Leopard Print Loincloth begins with a lot of promise that sadly peters out before ever finding its groove. The atmosphere upon entering the theatre was very relaxed and informal, with the au…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:00PM

On the Couch with Lisa Maza by Arts Review

Who is Lisa Maza? Lisa Maza (Meriam/Yidindji/Dutch) is an actor, singer and writer with more than twenty years’ experience as a theatre professional. Recent appearance include two world pr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:18AM

Australian Open by Arts Review

A fast-paced comedy about tennis and open relationships, fresh-faced queer indie theatre outfit, bub, presents the world premiere of Angus Cameron’s Australian Open at the Kings Cross Thea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:25AM

White Night to shine in Bendigo this October by Arts Review

The Victorian Government has announced that White Night Bendigo will return on Saturday 10 October 2020, transforming the leading regional centre in a visual and cultural spectacular. Member…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:38AM

Faust by Arts Review

Teddy Tahoe Rhodes resplendent in tattoos, tiara and black evening gown is not the only unsettling sight in David McVicar’s masterful staging of Faust. Church statues come to life, a life-…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:41AM
Sunday, February 16, 2020

Portrait of Monash: the ties that bind by Arts Review

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) has commissioned four leading Australian artists to explore the City of Monash by responding to key issues facing the co…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:46PM

The Importance of Being Earnest by Arts Review

In 2006, when David Woods and Jon Haynes first brought Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest to Melbourne, Malthouse Theatre audiences fell out of their seats in laughter. Now, the…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:49PM

Torch the Place by Arts Review

Natalie, Toby, and Teresa, want their Mum to tidy her house. She doesn’t seem to throw anything away and things are piling up. With the help of Teresa’s husband, Paul, the kids stage an …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:17PM

Adam by Arts Review

Written by acclaimed playwright, Francis Poet, Adam is based on the true story of Egyptian trans man Adam Kashmiry. We follow him through his struggles not only with his own identity, but al…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:00PM