Manon

The Australian Ballet: Manon

Regent Theatre 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon is a tragic romance unlike any other in ballet. From the echelons of high society 18th-century Paris to the gritty streets of New Orleans, Manon tells a story of a young girl desperate to rise above her lowly origins, seduced…

Melbourne Recital Centre: Benjamin Grosvenor

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally acclaimed for his sonorous lyricism and understated brilliance at the keyboard. Described as a ‘genius who has reached the height of his interpretive powers’ (Spectator), his virtuosic interpretations are underpinned by a unique balance of technical mastery and intense musicality. Recently named one of…
Editor's Choice Katya Kabanova

Victorian Opera: Katya Kabanova

Palais Theatre, St Kilda St Kilda, VIC, Australia
Janáček’s masterpiece of love, adultery and stifling societal convention comes to Melbourne. Based on Ostrovsky’s play The Storm, Katya is a passionate woman trapped in a dull, loveless marriage. When her husband goes away on business, the opportunity for a brief romance with an outsider leaves her wrestling with her…
The Edit

Legit Theatre Co.: The Edit

Belvoir St Theatre 25 Belvoir St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
“We can control what happens to you in here. But we have no control out there” Nia and Jess want the same thing. Influencer Nia, wants to find her match and win the primetime reality dating hit, Match or Snatch. Producer Jess, wants to orchestrate Nia’s every move to secure…
Skank Sinatra

Jens Radda: Skank Sinatra

Qtopia Sydney 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Twice crowned Best Cabaret at Adelaide Fringe, nominated for Best Musical Theatre and Cabaret at Sydney Fringe, and with sold-out award-winning performances spanning Australia and Europe, the unstoppable Skank Sinatra storms into Qtopia Sydney from the 14th to 22nd of June, armed with powerhouse live vocals, sky-high glamour and a…
The Cardinal Rules

Sydney Fringe Festival: The Cardinal Rules

PACT 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thoroughly relatable humour, staggering humanity...and pushy Aunties from the ancestral plane! Engulfed by nostalgia, a woman stands at the funeral of a primary school friend that she hasn’t seen in years. As she remembers her 90’s childhood in a close-knit suburban Catholic community, she questions how their lives diverged. When…
Everything I Know About This Water Bottle

essential workers: Everything I Know About This Water Bottle

The Old Fitz Theatre 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
“It’s literally everything I know about this water bottle” Certified five-times plastic selling artist, and winner of every award, please welcome back to the Old Fitz Australia's most acclaimed dead cinema* creator, Aris, who returns to the late night slot with her most recent show, Everything I Know About This Water…
NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) 2025

Artspace: NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) 2025

Artspace The Gunnery, 43/51 Cowper Wharf Roadway,, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia
The NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) program celebrates the dynamism of early-career artists in New South Wales. The 2025 shortlisted finalists are Ellen Ferrier, Ellie Hannon, Ali Noble, Vedika Rampal, Joel Sherwood-Spring and Ali Tahayori, who have all been working with Sarah Rose, Artspace’s Associate Curator. Presented in partnership with…
The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

The Lester Prize: The Lester Prize – Main Awards 2025

WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, Australia
The Lester Prize for Portraiture is pleased to announce the 2025 Main Awards, hosted by the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. The 2025 Main Awards present exceptional talent and fascinating insights from creatives across Australia. Over 1,000 artists submitted their work for entry, with finalists in the running to win…
IMAGINE LIVE (Margaret River)

Arts Margaret River: IMAGINE LIVE (Margaret River)

Margaret River HEART 47 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, Australia
“It’s about animals!”…”It’s about Imagination!”…“It’s about our Home!” Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Imagine, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these…
1984 by George Orwell

shake & stir theatre co: 1984 by George Orwell

Pilbeam Theatre Cnr Victoria Parade & Cambridge Street, Rockhampton City, QLD, Australia
Big Brother is back. Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula). It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen...  Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry…
Linden Postcard Show 2025

Linden Arts: Linden Postcard Show 2025

Linden New Art 26 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Now in its 35th year, the Linden Postcard Show is a much-loved fixture of our annual program. It celebrates the breadth and diversity of artistic practice across Australia, welcoming hundreds of creatives to exhibit side by side. This year's Linden Postcard Show is proudly supported by local businesses and community…

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