A world-class performance from Mitch Riley – the shining star of Backstage Music's 2025 season closer.

With fabulous costumes and catchy pop bangers, this open-air twist on the Bard’s pastoral romantic comedy blossoms with charm.

Some superfluous numbers but no shortage of spirit in the 2025 edition of the Brandenburg's annual Christmas concert.

Not the greatest spin-off musical, but thanks to a cast that gives it their all, entertaining enough to satisfy fans of the film.

Honouring the mechanics of a well-worn classic, this Dial M slyly reveals how much was lurking in its margins.

The annual outing for emerging choreographers takes a final bow in Sydney with an engaging program.

A fusion of psych-rock and symphonic power alternates between overwhelm and brilliance.

Brisbane is full of the Christmas spirit with this glorious performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Justice done to an Aaron Sorkin courtroom classic inspired by real events.

Sharon Millerchip shines in this modest but affecting kitchen-sink drama.

Contrasting immersive theatrical magic with gothic darkness, Melbourne’s new theatrical tradition has the power to banish the “humbug” out of any Scrooge.

A riotous collection of songs and stories studded with hilarious quips, dirty jokes, poignant social commentary and oversharing.