Sunday, February 16, 2020
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 09:00PMNew research released by the Australia Council for the Arts shows arts experiences are a key driver for tourism, particularly to regional Australia. Domestic Arts Tourism: Connecting the Cou…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:50PMEvery once in a while, a production comes along that is so wholesome lay faultless, that I am left lost for words. Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam is one such play. Dealing with themes of loss …
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:15AMSaturday, February 15, 2020
A potentially decisive and politically charged play is left to become a lacklustre and shamefully self serving essay in the hands of a playwright resting on his laurels. Family Values is fil…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:39PMAs it approaches its much-anticipated Australian premiere in Sydney in July, Disney has announced the two exceptional performers that have been cast in the lead roles of Elsa and Anna in Fro…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:14PMFriday, February 14, 2020
Australian actor and writer, Roz Hammond will play the chilling role of Nurse Ratched in a new stage adaptation of one of the world’s most iconic stories, starring opposite previously anno…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:47PMTwelve Victorian musicians are kicking off the new year by preparing for career changing opportunities, thanks to the latest round of the Music Works Quick Response program. Recipients will …
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:23PMThursday, February 13, 2020
Who is Robert Grubb? Robert is one of Australia’s most accomplished and versatile performers who is currently starring in Billy Elliot The Musical. What would you do differently from what …
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:57PMAn honest and raw retelling of the journey to repeal Australia’s most archaic anti-gay legislation, Seymour Centre and White Box Theatre will present Campion Decent’s acclaimed play, The…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:23PMA poignant modern comedy about finding clarity in the clutter of life, Benjamin Law makes his playwriting debut with Torch the Place at Arts Centre Melbourne from 14 February 2020. Littered…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:45PMIn a statement released this afternoon, The Production Company have announced they won’t be proceeding to present a musical in May: Given the unique challenges of the current economic clim…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:28PMThe Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has announced its 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibitions and programs embedding artists, culture and knowledge of the First Peo…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:46PMThis year’s Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) program has been billed as thought provoking, playful, unmissable and adventurous at last night’s program launch held at Metropolis Event…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:14PMSix new Showcase projects have been announced as the shortlist for the Australian Writers’ Guild’s 2019 Monte Miller Awards, to be presented later this month in Melbourne. At a time whe…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:18PMWednesday, February 12, 2020
Famed theatre critic Irving Wardle once described the early work of Harold Pinter as “Comedies of menace” and to be sure, this production of The Dumb Waiter, produced by its two actors W…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:56PMA Broadway musical, world-class jazz concert and a children’s show by ARIA Award-winning rock band Regurgitator are among the highlights of Adelaide Festival Centre’s Autumn 2020 season.…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:19PMWho is Kim Ho? I’m a writer, performer and dramaturg based in Naarm. I love stories; I think they’re both useless and profoundly important. I’m constantly struggling with my identity a…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:23AMWho would have thought the humble potato could cause a revolution in Perth, Western Australia and ultimately lead to a musical being written about it! Tony Galati the Musical is just that. T…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:46AMA visually rich display of over 400 years of art history, AN INTERIOR LIFE offers a glimpse into one of Australasia’s best collections of its kind. William Johnston’s lifetime passion fo…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:08AMAustralia’s largest free community festival, Moomba, will take over Melbourne from Friday 6 to Monday 9 March with a quirky and colourful line-up of free events for all ages. Lord Mayor Sa…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:30AMTuesday, February 11, 2020
Capturing the continuing evolution of queer film and characters, Queer Screen’s 27th Mardi Gras Film Festival kicks off this Thursday 13 February boasting 6 world premieres, 93 Australian …
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:21PMMidsumma Festival 2020 wrapped up in a blaze of glory last Sunday 9 February with one of Australia’s biggest vocals, and a force to be reckoned with, Kira Puru. With the three- week festiv…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:54PMRising NSW-based producers Joshua Longhurst, Aaliyah-Jade Bradbury and Joanna Beveridge have been selected to undertake customised paid industry internships in 2020 through Screen NSW annual…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:43PMWho is Georgina Naidu? Georgina Naidu! What would you do differently from what you do now? Get eight hours sleep a night. Who inspires you and why? People who are passionate about something …
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:25AMIn 2020, Queensland Theatre celebrates 50 Seasons of Stories and, in a fortunate coincidence, it is also marks 50 years of play writing for the indomitable David Williamson – the most prod…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:58AMExpect the unexpected in a show that delivers what the Royal Family isn’t known for: gags, show tunes and dancing, as Gerry Connolly returns to the Sydney stage in the premiere of The Rise…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:24AMPerhaps best known for her punk cabaret duo, The Dresden Dolls, for her crowd-funding expertise, her mesmerising videos, or even her recent world-first public performance at the Mona Foma fe…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:30AMThe Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) has announced Under Construction – a new $50,000 program to develop and support emerging circus artists in regional NSW. The new initiative provides a st…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:26AMMonday, February 10, 2020
Who is Liane Keegan? A 56-year-old professional singer who also teaches. I sing opera and have done so for nearly 35 years. I am called a dramatic contralto. I sing dramatic repertoire and h…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:36AMThomas Jaspers is absolutely revolting… revoltingly hilarious and insightful. Jaspers has become a well known and much sort after figure of the Melbourne gay scene, with many a finger in m…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:56AMFull of energy and bursting with laughter, Voca People are an international a-cappella musical comedy that has been seen in over 44 countries by 3 million people. Now it’s Australia’s tu…
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:02AM 
