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Australian Arts Review (AAR) features the best of Australia’s performing and visual arts sector. Free to access and only featuring professional and independent artistic practice, the website provides up-to-date and relevant editorial content.
On the Couch features Robbie Melville - who is the Creator of The Village Square - which will be presented at The Motley Wherehaus (The Cavern), as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, from 12 - 18 October.
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-robbie-melville/
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-robbie-melville/
October 8, 2026 at 5:28 AM
On the Couch features Robbie Melville - who is the Creator of The Village Square - which will be presented at The Motley Wherehaus (The Cavern), as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, from 12 - 18 October.
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-robbie-melville/
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-robbie-melville/
In 2027, Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) once again presents an iconic season of unmissable theatre: still All Feeling, but now at Full Volume.
www.artsreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2027-season/
www.artsreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2027-season/
October 8, 2026 at 5:26 AM
In 2027, Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) once again presents an iconic season of unmissable theatre: still All Feeling, but now at Full Volume.
www.artsreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2027-season/
www.artsreview.com.au/queensland-theatre-company-reveals-2027-season/
Following its wildly successful Melbourne debut last year, opera's greatest late-night party Opera Up Late will return to the Regent Theatre for one night only on Sunday 15 November 2026.
www.artsreview.com.au/wildly-entertaining-opera-up-late-returns-to-melbourne-for-one-night-only-this-november/
www.artsreview.com.au/wildly-entertaining-opera-up-late-returns-to-melbourne-for-one-night-only-this-november/
October 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Following its wildly successful Melbourne debut last year, opera's greatest late-night party Opera Up Late will return to the Regent Theatre for one night only on Sunday 15 November 2026.
www.artsreview.com.au/wildly-entertaining-opera-up-late-returns-to-melbourne-for-one-night-only-this-november/
www.artsreview.com.au/wildly-entertaining-opera-up-late-returns-to-melbourne-for-one-night-only-this-november/
Jason Whyte takes a look at Kauboj - currently playing at The Motley Bauhaus, Carlton, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 11 October 2026.
www.artsreview.com.au/kauboj/
www.artsreview.com.au/kauboj/
October 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Jason Whyte takes a look at Kauboj - currently playing at The Motley Bauhaus, Carlton, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 11 October 2026.
www.artsreview.com.au/kauboj/
www.artsreview.com.au/kauboj/
On the Couch features Sahra Davoudi - who is currently presenting her solo show, Am I Who? X 2, at the Festival Hub: Meat Market - Craft Room, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 10 October.
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-sahra-davoudi/
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-sahra-davoudi/
October 8, 2026 at 2:46 AM
On the Couch features Sahra Davoudi - who is currently presenting her solo show, Am I Who? X 2, at the Festival Hub: Meat Market - Craft Room, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 10 October.
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-sahra-davoudi/
www.artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch-with-sahra-davoudi/
Melbourne Fringe Festival is jumping on the V-Line and heading up the road from 22 – 25 October for four days of Fringe Encore: Ballarat.
www.artsreview.com.au/fringe-encore-powers-into-ballarat-in-two-weeks/
www.artsreview.com.au/fringe-encore-powers-into-ballarat-in-two-weeks/
October 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Melbourne Fringe Festival is jumping on the V-Line and heading up the road from 22 – 25 October for four days of Fringe Encore: Ballarat.
www.artsreview.com.au/fringe-encore-powers-into-ballarat-in-two-weeks/
www.artsreview.com.au/fringe-encore-powers-into-ballarat-in-two-weeks/
Double Olivier Award® and Tony Award® winning hit musical Operation Mincemeat will premiere at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre in September 2027, before continuing its Australian Tour, with further cities to be announced.
artsreview.com.au/multi-award-...
artsreview.com.au/multi-award-...
October 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Double Olivier Award® and Tony Award® winning hit musical Operation Mincemeat will premiere at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre in September 2027, before continuing its Australian Tour, with further cities to be announced.
artsreview.com.au/multi-award-...
artsreview.com.au/multi-award-...
Rohan Shearn takes a look at AM I WHO? X 2 - currently playing at the Festival Hub: Meat Market – Craft Room, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 10 October.
artsreview.com.au/am-i-who-x-2/
artsreview.com.au/am-i-who-x-2/
October 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Rohan Shearn takes a look at AM I WHO? X 2 - currently playing at the Festival Hub: Meat Market – Craft Room, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 10 October.
artsreview.com.au/am-i-who-x-2/
artsreview.com.au/am-i-who-x-2/
Rohan Shearn takes a look at ELIZA by Tom Holloway - currently playing at the Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, until 31 October 2026.
artsreview.com.au/eliza/
artsreview.com.au/eliza/
October 7, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Rohan Shearn takes a look at ELIZA by Tom Holloway - currently playing at the Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, until 31 October 2026.
artsreview.com.au/eliza/
artsreview.com.au/eliza/
Following sold-out seasons, five-star reviews and more than 400 performances around the world, An Evening Without Kate Bush starring Sarah-Louise Young, returns to Australia this October with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Brunswick Heads and Sydney.
artsreview.com.au/an-evening-w...
artsreview.com.au/an-evening-w...
October 7, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Following sold-out seasons, five-star reviews and more than 400 performances around the world, An Evening Without Kate Bush starring Sarah-Louise Young, returns to Australia this October with performances in Melbourne, Brisbane, Brunswick Heads and Sydney.
artsreview.com.au/an-evening-w...
artsreview.com.au/an-evening-w...
On the Couch features Ruth Burke - who stars as Stéphano in West Australian Opera’s production of Romèo et Juliette - which is playing at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, from 15 - 24 October 2026.
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artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
October 7, 2026 at 2:24 AM
On the Couch features Ruth Burke - who stars as Stéphano in West Australian Opera’s production of Romèo et Juliette - which is playing at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, from 15 - 24 October 2026.
artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
Some of Australia’s most exciting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will compete for $23,000 in prize money at the Lismore Regional Gallery this year, as finalists are announced for the 2026 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award.
artsreview.com.au/national-ind...
artsreview.com.au/national-ind...
October 7, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Some of Australia’s most exciting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will compete for $23,000 in prize money at the Lismore Regional Gallery this year, as finalists are announced for the 2026 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award.
artsreview.com.au/national-ind...
artsreview.com.au/national-ind...
Casting has been announced for the Australian premiere of the festive fiasco Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, which will fill HOTA – Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, with joy and laughter from 1 – 12 December and the Sydney Opera House from 17 – 29 December 2026.
artsreview.com.au/cast-announc...
artsreview.com.au/cast-announc...
October 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Casting has been announced for the Australian premiere of the festive fiasco Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, which will fill HOTA – Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, with joy and laughter from 1 – 12 December and the Sydney Opera House from 17 – 29 December 2026.
artsreview.com.au/cast-announc...
artsreview.com.au/cast-announc...
Discover emerging Australian artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creators shaping the country’s creative arts scene with fresh ideas and unique perspectives.
artsreview.com.au/exploring-ne...
artsreview.com.au/exploring-ne...
October 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Discover emerging Australian artists, musicians, filmmakers, and creators shaping the country’s creative arts scene with fresh ideas and unique perspectives.
artsreview.com.au/exploring-ne...
artsreview.com.au/exploring-ne...
On the Couch features Gavin John - who is the Author and Photographer of Australian Theatres & Cinemas - which is published by Woodslane Press and available from all great book sellers.
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artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
October 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM
On the Couch features Gavin John - who is the Author and Photographer of Australian Theatres & Cinemas - which is published by Woodslane Press and available from all great book sellers.
artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
artsreview.com.au/on-the-couch...
Following its sold-out, five-star Australian premiere, the Seymour Centre and Fruit Box Theatre join forces to return Jack Holden's acclaimed play, Cruise, to Sydney in October, before transferring to Theatre Works in Melbourne in November.
artsreview.com.au/jack-holdens...
artsreview.com.au/jack-holdens...
October 6, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Following its sold-out, five-star Australian premiere, the Seymour Centre and Fruit Box Theatre join forces to return Jack Holden's acclaimed play, Cruise, to Sydney in October, before transferring to Theatre Works in Melbourne in November.
artsreview.com.au/jack-holdens...
artsreview.com.au/jack-holdens...
June Collins takes a look at ATTENTION by Jessica Grace Sterle - currently playing at Trainscendence, Collingwood, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 9 October.
artsreview.com.au/attention/
artsreview.com.au/attention/
October 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
June Collins takes a look at ATTENTION by Jessica Grace Sterle - currently playing at Trainscendence, Collingwood, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 9 October.
artsreview.com.au/attention/
artsreview.com.au/attention/
John Moyle takes a look at Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Unfriend by Steven Moffat - currently playing at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney, until 31 October 2026.
artsreview.com.au/the-unfriend/
artsreview.com.au/the-unfriend/
October 6, 2026 at 3:19 AM
John Moyle takes a look at Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Unfriend by Steven Moffat - currently playing at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney, until 31 October 2026.
artsreview.com.au/the-unfriend/
artsreview.com.au/the-unfriend/
Packed with mischief, bad behaviour, political incorrectness and songs you probably shouldn’t sing at work, the Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q is returning to Australia from May 2027.
artsreview.com.au/tony-award-w...
artsreview.com.au/tony-award-w...
October 6, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Packed with mischief, bad behaviour, political incorrectness and songs you probably shouldn’t sing at work, the Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q is returning to Australia from May 2027.
artsreview.com.au/tony-award-w...
artsreview.com.au/tony-award-w...
This November, Melbourne's leading contemporary dance company CHUNKY MOVE will enter a new chapter of its longstanding commissioning practice for independent artists with the return of NEXT MOVE.
artsreview.com.au/championing-...
artsreview.com.au/championing-...
October 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
This November, Melbourne's leading contemporary dance company CHUNKY MOVE will enter a new chapter of its longstanding commissioning practice for independent artists with the return of NEXT MOVE.
artsreview.com.au/championing-...
artsreview.com.au/championing-...
Rohan Shearn takes a look at MILF and Cookies starring Marilyn Leder - currently playing at the Classic Elsternwick, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe until 11 October, before playing at the Festival Hub: Trades Hall – Archive Room, 14 & 15 October.
artsreview.com.au/milf-and-coo...
artsreview.com.au/milf-and-coo...
October 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Rohan Shearn takes a look at MILF and Cookies starring Marilyn Leder - currently playing at the Classic Elsternwick, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe until 11 October, before playing at the Festival Hub: Trades Hall – Archive Room, 14 & 15 October.
artsreview.com.au/milf-and-coo...
artsreview.com.au/milf-and-coo...
Following a sold-out debut season, Mayfair: A New Musical, created by Ian Tassicker and Jasper Cruden, brings the world of classic boardgames to life in a hilarious adventure to Chapel Off Chapel this October.
www.artsreview.com.au/mayfair-a-new-musical-comes-to-chapel-off-chapel-this-october/
www.artsreview.com.au/mayfair-a-new-musical-comes-to-chapel-off-chapel-this-october/
October 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Following a sold-out debut season, Mayfair: A New Musical, created by Ian Tassicker and Jasper Cruden, brings the world of classic boardgames to life in a hilarious adventure to Chapel Off Chapel this October.
www.artsreview.com.au/mayfair-a-new-musical-comes-to-chapel-off-chapel-this-october/
www.artsreview.com.au/mayfair-a-new-musical-comes-to-chapel-off-chapel-this-october/
Jason Whyte takes a look at SLUGS - currently playing at the Festival Hub: Meat Market - The Stables, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 17 October.
artsreview.com.au/slugs/
artsreview.com.au/slugs/
October 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Jason Whyte takes a look at SLUGS - currently playing at the Festival Hub: Meat Market - The Stables, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe, until 17 October.
artsreview.com.au/slugs/
artsreview.com.au/slugs/
Jason Whyte takes a look at Mass Hysteria - which recently played at the Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe.
www.artsreview.com.au/mass-hysteria/
www.artsreview.com.au/mass-hysteria/
October 5, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Jason Whyte takes a look at Mass Hysteria - which recently played at the Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom, as part of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe.
www.artsreview.com.au/mass-hysteria/
www.artsreview.com.au/mass-hysteria/
One of the world's biggest rock bands is coming to Crown Melbourne's newest entertainment venue. For one unforgettable evening, Foo Fighters will play an exclusive and intimate show at Crown LIVE on 16 November.
www.artsreview.com.au/foo-fighters-to-play-one-night-only-intimate-show-at-crown-live/
www.artsreview.com.au/foo-fighters-to-play-one-night-only-intimate-show-at-crown-live/
October 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
One of the world's biggest rock bands is coming to Crown Melbourne's newest entertainment venue. For one unforgettable evening, Foo Fighters will play an exclusive and intimate show at Crown LIVE on 16 November.
www.artsreview.com.au/foo-fighters-to-play-one-night-only-intimate-show-at-crown-live/
www.artsreview.com.au/foo-fighters-to-play-one-night-only-intimate-show-at-crown-live/