Iain Grandage delivers his final Perth Festival as Artistic Director, one set to warm hearts and minds.

“Old friends” top the bill at Ruth Mackenzie's inaugural festival, but the Artistic Director wants buy-in from the state’s youngest.

In her final column, Deborah Jones looks at two productions, Giselle and Betroffenheit, available on Marquee TV, dubbed the Netflix of the arts.

This week, Deborah Jones immerses herself in Cathy Marston's memorable ballet The Cellist about Jacqueline du Pré, and recommends New York City Ballet in Balanchine's Dream and Akram Khan in Xenos.

We finish our round up of the shows that excited us most in 2019 with a look at dance.

Another ancient legend for modern times from master storyteller Akram Khan.

A haunting lament of the body in conflict.

Highlights include Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a Shakespeare adaptation akin to House of Cards, and an immersive German Requiem. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

The dancer-choreographer will appear in XENOS in 2018, a fitting bookend to his Australian appearances. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A princess is reborn as a male warrior in a dance work inspired by The Mahabharata at the OzAsia Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A slice of life over 100 years in a Singapore hotel, a virtual opera star and a mysterious bathhouse are among the offerings.

★★★★☆ The ballet superstar’s farewell tour offers an understated exit from the stage.