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FRANKIE & BRIAN
Remember the heady excitement of your first crush, the exquisite anticipation of that first kiss? SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre’s new show, Frankie & Brian, channels all the drama and the...
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
LAST MONTH, THE NT’s robust performing arts sector was celebrated with a special red-carpet ceremony at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre in Katherine. The NT Performing Arts Awards...
CHOREOLAB CALLOUT
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer, or just starting out, Tracks Dance Company’s Choreolab program invites you into the studio to work on your moves. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW...
AMAZING GREYS
Quite possibly the longest running dance group for seniors in the country, the Grey Panthers are a beloved Top End institution. Their latest show, Amazing Greys – A Grey Panther...
LAWRENCE MOONEY
What happens when an inveterate city slicker decides to up and move to the country? Aussie comedy veteran Lawrence Mooney has a few thoughts on the topic that he’s ready...
SWAN LAKE
Experience the majesty and visual splendour of one of the most iconic ballets, as Victorian State Ballet (VSB) brings Swan Lake to the Top End. WORDS RITA HORANYI DRAMA. ROMANCE...
IS THAT YOUR MATE?
HE’S THE CHARMING Aussie bloke who tours the world doing stand-up about being an outsider and the weirdness of our culture. Monty Franklin is back on the road on one...
SWEET SILVER
An enchanting story, beautiful choreography, an exquisite score. Be transported to the magical Land of Sweets, as Leisa’s School of Dancing presents a special gala performance featuring Act II of...
LOUD, PROUD & HERE TO SLAY
The Australian Burlesque Festival (ABF) presents Big Tease Soirée – a huge night of delights, where feathers meet fearlessness, comedy meets commentary, and bold unapologetically meets beautiful. WORDS ROSIE WILD...
TRENT DALTON'S LOVE STORIES
Love takes on many different forms. Romantic love, love for your family, friends, pets, even your hobbies or work. This concept of what love means to different people inspired award-winning...
MUSIC OF LIFE
How often has a song transported you back in time or perfectly captured how you feel about something? SLIDE Youth Dance Theatre’s dynamic reworking of their 2023 production, LIFE, explores...
110% READY FOR FUN
Expect plenty of slapstick silliness and gross-out gags, as Australia’s fave children’s comedy duo, The Listies, hit Darwin with their new show. WORDS RITA HORANYI KIDS OR NO kids, getting...
WE KEEP EVERYTHING
Brown’s Mart Theatre’s next theatre offering presents a story of family, memory, and legacy, as a much-loved local performer and personality deep dives into her family’s history. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE...
TOMMY LITTLE
The rascal that is Tommy Little returns to Darwin with his new show I’m Not Proud, offering audiences an hour of giggles at his own misfortunes. Which are plentiful. With...
BURNOUT PARADISE
Imagine you’re on a treadmill. Now go a bit faster. While you’re there, could you also whip up a three-course meal? Write an application or two? And don’t forget to...
TRACKS WITH THE REMEDY
Tracks Dance Company returns to Darwin Festival with not one, but three unique offerings, exploring storytelling, sound, and movement whilst celebrating the resilience, stories, and collective experience of the people...
LIGHT MOVES
An iridescent new production by Bangarra Dance Theatre takes audiences on a journey into light, exploring this central life force and its cultural significance to First Nations people through an...
GET AROUND LA RONDE
Lovers of cabaret, acrobatics, circus, music, and comedy rejoice, as the talented entourage behind hit shows Blanc de Blanc, The Party, and Limbo make a welcome return to the Top...
LIVING LA BOHÈME
If you think operas are only about mythological stories or fantastic worlds, think again! WORDS RITA HORANYI MUCH-LOVED FOR GOOD reason, La Bohème is a heart-rending tale of love, loss...
COMING HOME
Tracing back to the 1980s in Papunya, Warumpi Band's rise to fame, and their iconic breakthrough in the Australian music scene as the first Aboriginal rock band to sing in...
