Performer-writer Patrick Livesey invites audiences to consider the climate crisis in the context of a related existential one.

Carmel Dean's witty, insightful song cycle has plenty to say, with fabulous performances from a top-notch cast.

Brought to life on stage with searing visuals, this Shake & Stir adaptation is a monstrously worthy addition to the Frankenstein canon.

Mature actors channel their younger selves in Matthew Whittet's poignant portrait of schoolies on the cusp of adulthood.

William Barton continues to expand the horizons of the instrument of which he is arguably Australia’s leading player.

From Patricia Cornelius, a schematic thesis on contemporary masculinity and abusive men enabled by a complicit system.

Mahler’s child-like innocence and some highly perfumed Strauss make for a heady mix from the SSO.

A brilliant, challenging score by Jack Symonds sustains this boldly designed Ur-fable of bloodlust and redemption.

Darebin City Preston Brass Band delivers a dazzling interpretation of a much-loved claymation caper.

Australian Haydn Ensemble blows hot with some virtuoso horn and a scaled down take on Mozart’s Jupiter.

A program of expressive contemporary Chinese art songs, rooted in the European art song and Lieder tradition.

David Williamson's cruise ship satire The Puzzle presents like a classic romp from the 1970s. Lower your expectations accordingly.