Recorder virtuoso Genevieve Lacey turns a solo recital into a visual spectacle and place for community.

Ontroerend Goed's palindromic performance suggests that Paradise can be regained – but it will take more than a reversal of the damage already done.

In its valiant attempt to bring a much-loved novel to life, Tiddas also reveals the challenges inherent in translating books to the stage.

Riffs and ragas and memories of Ravi as Anoushka Shankar makes a joyous return, backed by a scintillating quartet of superb musicians.

This starkly beautiful production, performed by circus artists alongside the singers, feels fresh, modern and exciting.

Struggling to find the right form to tell its story, this cabaret-vaudeville about Nellie Small leaves us wondering who she was and why they sent for her.

Constantine Costi’s outdoor staging of Puccini’s thriller looks beyond the Grand-Guinol and gives its heroine a fresh makeover.

Australia’s most internationally acclaimed theatre company returns with a workplace parable that asks difficult questions.

Bananaland has a strong message, powerful moments, a sensational central performance – and room for development.

The Sydney Festival gets off to a life-enhancing start with a work celebrating the wonder and resilience of the human spirit.

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