This exuberant, lo-fi production, adapted for the stage by Hilary Bell, with her father John Bell as Scrooge, is a delight.

“We’re bringing space travel, balloons, shepherds, ninjas, great love, cups of tea, ghosts, cowboys, samosas, mysteries.... and theatre magic," says AD Lee Lewis of next year's season.

The 10-play season includes three world premieres, a David Williamson comedy, a Tennessee Williams masterpiece and a 2021 Tony Award-nominated play.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Billed as a film about a play about a poem, Sport for Jove's Venus & Adonis is a luscious, visual feast and a remarkable achievement.

An impressive adaptation, but Taming of the Shrew leaves its promise to “rescue this classic love story from the clutches of controversy” unfulfilled.

The eight plays include the highly anticipated adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe, The Taming of the Shrew directed by Damien Ryan, and Sheridan Harbridge reprising her stunning turn in Prima Facie.

Colin Friels gives a passionate, moving performance as Galileo in Brecht’s play, which feels incredibly relevant right now.

A sovereign adaptation by William Zappa that shows us just how much war impoverishes the human spirit.

Lear casts his shadow over The Father, an intriguing, confounding thriller of a play. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

A magical, transporting night of theatre with Damien Ryan firing on all fronts.

Little Shop of Horrors, Antigone, The Drover’s Wife and Faith Healer win 22 of the 35 awards presented. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in