Performing arts
After 800 shows, Australia’s ‘larrikin’ Hamilton learns to say goodbye
Following pandemic closures, restrictions and a trip to the Middle East, Hamilton will close at the Lyric Theatre this month.
- Mary Ward
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Fires haunt the night of Rufus Wainwright’s masterful show
His vibrato-rich voice channelled centuries of musical influences, from folk to opera, while across the Pacific, his city burned.
- Andrew Fuhrmann, Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Andy Hazel
In an electric gig, this performer proved that she isn’t bothered about norms
For the dancing alone, it’s worth the price of admission – with some of the best moves in the game, Tinashe is hypnotic.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Kate Jones and Tony Way
The 25 best shows and cultural events to see in Brisbane in 2025
From singing nuns and hobbits to ice-skating legends, here are highlights of the year ahead.
- Nick Dent
Sydney is bursting at the seams with gigs - here’s our pick of the best
From hip-hop to country and all points in between, there’s something for everyone in our January gig guide.
- James Jennings
‘We got laughed at’: Legends lament the damage done by Raygun in 2024
Some of the pioneers of New York’s breaking scene are disappointed by the opportunities lost at Paris.
- Jonathan Abrams
This cult musician ‘disappeared’ for 15 years. Then the internet stepped in
After years of busking and then slipping into anonymity, The Space Lady is back – and she is heading to Australia.
- Will Cox
‘I hated magic’: The moment that broke, and made, a Penn & Teller star
He’s one half of the world’s biggest comedy-magic act, but Penn Jillette owes his career to a moment of heartbreak.
- Karl Quinn
A critic’s view on Melbourne theatre in 2024
From a theatre company that keeps raising the bar, to an awkward return, to shows that punch above their weight, it’s been an interesting year on our stages.
- Cameron Woodhead
Dionne Warwick: ‘Well, first of all, what’s a Doja Cat?’
There’s no denying the singer is a cultural icon – now 84, the star will soon return to Australia for a series of concerts.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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