Discover Australia’s best-reviewed shows with 5-star ratings from our team. Updated regularly with top performances from across the country.
A Ghost To Believe In
Musica Viva always assemble world-class musicians. The Beethoven’s Ghost concert at City Recital Hall, on May 6, saw a sublime collaboration. Aura Go on …
One Man, Two Guvnors
Melbourne is no stranger to unusual, intimate show venues, but it takes a lot of creativity, planning and passion to make full use of unconventional stages…
Umm…What Else? Mitch Dale Entertains Everyone at The Comedy Store Too
I imagine that being a comedian would be quite a challenging job. Some people are naturally funny, but that doesn’t necessarily make them a “born comedian”…
The Sound of Music
Saturday and I’ve already seen two shows, both same but with different child casts.
NOVA Music Theatre’s latest production of The Sound of Music is unf…
Ireland The Voyage
From the producers of Celtic Illusion, comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, …
The Many Faces Of Sherlock Holmes
Nestled in the burbs of New Farm is a church and in that church is the very vibrant Nash Theatre. Each year they produce a radio play – well, extremely wel…
Hannah Maxwell: I, AmDram
Set in a small outdoor space, Hannah Maxwell is larger than life as she takes you through her traumatic, amusing, and relatable mis/adventures with her the…
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is μεγαλοπρεπής (magnificent!)
A little Greek island has popped up in Melbourne’s beautiful old National Theatre.
As I arrive walking in b…
Stunning Production of CATS: Not To Be Missed!
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “CATS” is a stunningly colourful and athletic musical that audiences, young and old, thoroughly enjoyed on Sunday evening’s performan…
The Comedy of Errors
Merrrigong Theatre Company’s Theatre Under the Stars presenting Sport for Jove’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ opening night was a smash hit.
Outdoor theatre i…
Campfire @ Fringe World Perth
Campfire is a hilarious jump-scare comedy currently showing at Fringe World Perth. With a rich mix of physical theatre, clowning, acrobatics and floor work…
Piper’s Playhouse
From the moment guests step inside Piper’s Playhouse, it is clear this is not simply a show. It is a fully realised world.
Greeted warmly by the irrepre…
Homophonic!
This year, ‘Homophonic!’ celebrates their 16th annual performance at Midsumma. Directed and presented by double bass player Miranda Hill, ‘Homophonic!’ fea…
A Not-To-Be-Missed Storytelling And Music Extravaganza!
Amplified at Belvoir St is Sheridan Harbridge’s exhilarating homage to legendary Australian rock icon and Divinyls frontwoman, Chrissy Amphlett. Written an…
Ro Dahl’s Drag Race
Ever since I lived a stone’s throw away from Sydney’s infamous Stonewall Hotel on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, I’ve had a fascination with drag queens. T…
Bev & Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom
Aliens, lesbians and eighties music: three surefire ways of getting me in a room. All three…together? Let’s just say I was first in line to catch the openi…
Briefs: The Works
Briefs: The Works
Whenever I ask for recommendations on what to see at the FRINGEWORLD Festival, Briefs is always on the list. It’s a fan favourite for …
A Promenade of Shorts – The Red Phoenix Theatre Company
The concept of A Promenade of Shorts was born out of COVID restrictions in April 2020 when crowd sizes had to be limited to a small number. Due to the prev…
Blackpill: Redux
How can the internet be depicted in other art forms? Many directors and writers across various mediums have tried to showcase the intangible world that mos…
Important and Deeply Moving: First Nations Theatre Not To Be Missed
Walking into Belvoir St Theatre felt like reconnecting with an old friend, one whom I have had multiple warm experiences with over the years, and Dear Son …
Annie
The appropriately cast production of “Annie: The Musical” was a spectacular success last Friday night and was a delight to the audience at QPAC’s Lyrics Th…
Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor
Nothing can really prepare you for coming face to face with one of the most iconic collections in the world. You might already be familiar with the history…
Sincere Apologies
Sorry, Apologies, My Bad… There are myriad ways to express regret when one has stuffed up. These are some of the expressions I pondered as an audience memb…
The Diary Of Anne Frank
Globally, the name ‘Anne Frank’ is recognized either from history lessons, reading the book, seeing the movie, travelling to The Netherlands or seeing the …
Jesus Christ Superstar: A Modern, Mesmerizing and Immersive Experience
It’s opening night in Brisbane after a successful Australian tour, and there is no denying that Jesus Christ Superstar rises again. For those uninitiated, …
More Than Just A Dance Performance
The lights drop, plunging the stage and audience into darkness. The only sounds to be heard are excited, wriggling young audience members and the tap of th…
The Offering
This brilliant play by Borneo/Australian rapper/poet Omar Musa and American classical musician Mariel Roberts Musa combines poetic storytelling with live m…
Koreaboo: Showing Now At The Belvoir Theatre
Koreaboo (Griffin Theatre Company), now playing at Downstairs Belvoir is actor and playwright Michelle Lim Davidson’s story of being a Korean Australian ad…
Sugar Might Be Addictive…
Wow! What a yummy treat this cabaret was. I ate it up and didn’t want it to end! Tomàš Kantor sucked us into the story from the get-go with clever use of c…
Mary Poppins: Mountain District Musical Society
Mary Poppins would have to be one of the most well known stories from everyone’s childhood. To see it in a musical, no matter how many times you’ve seen it…
Australia Really Does Have Talent!
Apologies in advance, I tried to catch as many names of these talented performers as possible but I have definitely missed some and will jumble them up. Ho…
A Darkly Hilarious Piece About A Pervasive Reality
The bass is pumping on “Bitch Better Have My Money” as we enter The Old Fitz Theatre. Courtney Cavallaro, Emma Wright and Rebecca Sgouros are lounging arou…
MY FAIR LADY – Closing Week!
See it by Saturday!
One of the greatest musicals of all time, now playing June 6 – June 15 at The Round: My Fair Lady (based on George Bernard Shaw’s pl…
Comic-Con: A Con for connection, and a love letter to local artists.
Oz Comic-Con is not only for comic book fans (although the con does boast a comic book lounge, equipped with bean bags and comic books to borrow), but for …
Les Misérables: Unstoppable Icon
Celebrating 40 years since its’ debut, Les Misérables is now the world’s longest running musical; Within moments of The Arena Spectacular’s opening, it is …
The Class Of 85 – Bach Akademie Australia
Last night I experienced something absolutely incredible: “The Class of ’85” by the Bach Akademie Australia featuring the divine voices of mezzo-soprano H…
The Bubbles Festival: Two hours of bliss!
Who doesn’t like champagne, surely there can’t be anyone? The Bubbles Festival is currently touring around Australia spreading champagne love and we’re gla…
Spanish Film Festival: El 47
The timing of the Spanish Film Festival could not be better, as Sydney plunges into winter, the warmth of the stories, the sun drenched cinematography, and…
Elvis Tribute Artists: Jack Gatto & Charlie Gaylard
The promo read: For the first time ever, two of Australia’s finest Elvis tribute artists share the stage for an unforgettable night of music! Charlie Gayla…
An Transcendent Evening Of Theatrical Brilliance
From the moment I was handed an interactive pendant at the door of the Alexander Theatre, it was clear Night Night was no ordinary night at the theatre. Wh…
Nice Work If You Can Get It
“What the world needs now, is love, sweet love.” Quoted in the Director’s note in the program for ‘NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT’ playing at The National The…
Ocean: With David Attenborough
UNMISSABLE. That was the first word shouting out loudly in my head when thinking about how I would tell people what I thought of ‘OCEAN with DAVID ATTENBOR…
Storked: The Reality Of My Body Is Monstrous
“The reality of my body is monstrous”
Storked is a vingetted interrogation of all things uterine; what it means to have a uterus, the expectations of ha…
Perth Comedy Festival: Rohan Arneil – The Never-Ending Smoko
Sydney based comedian Rohan Arneil was in town for the Perth Comedy Festival performing upstairs at the Chorus Room of the Regal Theatre.
With the entr…
Perth Comedy Festival:- Kieran Hodgson – Sounds American
Applauded for his culinary acting adventures as the “Sandwich Guy” in The Flash (2023), Kieran Hodgson is on a quest to make America great again. Failing t…
The Door-To-Door Bookstore: German Film Festival 2025
This heartwarming film is a beautiful reminder of the goodness in humanity and the power of unlikely friendships (and books!).
Based on the novel of t…
Perth Comedy Festival: Tomas Clifford Got Stood Up
Heart, flair and talent to boot. That’s how to best summarise Tomas Clifford, who recently dazzled crowds at the understandable encore season of his cabare…
Perth Comedy Festival: Andrew Barnett
Keeping it simple, stupid is never as simple as it sounds. Especially if you’re Andrew Barnett (aka Barney), where life is anything but simple as the fathe…
Event Review: The Bubbles Festival – Melbourne 2025
Few things are more delightful than a glass of sparkling wine enjoyed riverside. The Bubbles Festival delivered exactly that and more at this year’s Melbou…
Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime: Planning the Perfect Murder Can Be Chaotic!
Published in 1891 as a short story by Oscar Wilde, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime was the basis of this satire adaptation by Constance Cox and presented by the…
Tatami – Presented By The Persian Film Festival
TATAMI is the first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers. It had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on…
Chaotic Nonsense Of The Best Kind
Thrive Theatre’s latest production is an absolute hoot. Directed by Susan O’Toole Cridland, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic …
Tea Tree Players Presents Doctor In The House
It became clear walking into the Tea Tree Players Theatre that this is a well-supported community theatre company. This quaint little theatre came to fruit…
Jeremy Dooley: Comedy’s Rising Star Brings the Laughs with Daddy Cool
Melbourne Comic Jeremy Dooley brings his debut show Daddy Cool to Richmond for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
In an attic on Bridge Road, …
Review: The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir
“Try connection, try love, try understanding: it will fill your hearts with joy and change your life!” This plea from the heart of Morris Stuart, director …
The Little Mermaid: Out Of Your World
I entered the enchanting “Under The Sea” world to review The Little Mermaid by PACA Productions at The Concourse Chatswood and “Darling it’s better” than I…
Love: A Tour De Force Of Pain And Tenderness
LOVE is a tough and beautiful play about the fragility of people in tough circumstances trying their best to both survive and care for each other. The play…
No Love Songs: Poignant And Impactful
“No Love Songs” was my first visit to the newly opened Foundry Theatre located inside The Star Casino’s glamorous building. The quaint size and layout of the theatre creates an immersive and intimate experience for the audience….
New Theatre’s Fighting: A Captivating Insight
What’s involved in one single day, in the life of you?
Do you wake up, have an ordinary and satisfying day at work, return home and feel contented with…
Virtuosity and Charm: A Perfect Concert Combination
A balm in a troubled world, Live at Yours’ concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre featuring Yamen Saadi and Simon Tedeschi offered the perfect balance of …
Mario The Maker Magician
Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese is a New York-based performer, author, and maker. He tours world-wide with his wife and producer and his children. He i…
Every Note Speaks What Words Can’t
What is it about a love song? It awakens something in us we can’t put into words. Love is the ultimate subject—it defines us, moves us, and makes us count….
Ladies In Black – SOLD OUT!
You can only hope that you already have a ticket or that they add an extra show, because only a short way into their latest run, Beaumaris Theatre have alr…
A Journey to Little Happiness: A New Musical
The title says it all. This show from Taiwan is a lot of fun. The 5 cast members bring this new show to life on stage. It was fitting on International Wome…
AVENUE Q – hold on to your puppets!
Avenue Q – Hmmm …?? Ummm…?? Grab your…. Ahhh…
Lots of prior guessing what this show would give to an 18+ adults-only with ‘puppets behaving badly’ …. …
MARVELous Maniacal Mayhem
MARVELous at the Adelaide Festival Fringe is an ambitious, high energy, and BIG production that showcases the incredible talents of a remarkably athletic t…
The importance of being fruit
Well, this an interesting, fun show. Comedy clowning at its best. Rollicking , frolicking comedy about fruit and it position in society and its relevance …
Ruby Moon
Ruby Moon is a contemporary Australian play that explores the grim mythology of the missing child in Australian folklore. The play explores the shift towar…
MELANCHOLIA – Premiere connects Tap Dancing & Contemporary
‘Melancholia is the premiere work of Melbourne’s own contemporary tap dance company, Studio Stocks. Founded by acclaimed tap dance artist Garry Stocks, Stu…
Tea Tree Players Presents Shirley Valentine
Under the direction of Robert Andrews, Shirley Valentine took centre stage at Tea Tree Players in a truly triumphant fashion. This beloved and enduring cla…
Egg, Chips, and a Side of Self-Discovery
As someone who adored the original Shirley Valentine film starring Pauline Collins, is skeptical of ex-Neighbours actors/pop stars making the leap to serio…
Behind The Headline Of The Front Page
Picture this. The sound of a typewriter, the keys furiously tapping, while multiple phones sound their distinctive “brrrrring!” under a cloud of cigarette …
Barracking For The Umpire – A Profound Blend of AFL and Family Drama
Barracking For The Umpire, presented by the Black Swan State Theatre Company, will strike a chord with every AFL fan, player, and parent. In this…
Tempo Tumbles into The Riverside!
Tempo opens with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus ensemble spilling out of the body of a grand piano and executing a precise and impressive flurry of floor acro…
Vice CIty Fortitude Valley – Loot
A savagely witty journey awaits you with Ad Astra’s latest play, “Loot,” from the brilliant mind of the late Joe Orton. This hilarious farce never cowers f…
A Mid-Autumn Night’s Frenzy Of Laughter And Joy
Often, the idea of seeing a Shakespearian play conjures up similarities to visiting the opera, symphony, or ballet. There’s a stigma of intelligence, stuff…
A Playful Parody – Potted Potter Returns to The Seymour Centre
What began as a skit in 2005 to entertain people lining up to buy Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in a London bookstore has become Potted Potter…
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