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CRACKIN' COMEDY FEAST
Australia’s biggest comedy festival is on the road! With a curated line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces from Australia and beyond, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow heads to...
DARWIN GOES BOLLYWOOD
There’s something electric about a live performance that brings people together across generations, language and cultures. Darwin audiences are set to experience exactly that when acclaimed Indian playback singer Rimi...
A LITTLE RAY OF LAUGHTER
NZ stand-up comedian Ray O'Leary describes himself as low-energy and deadpan. And audiences cannot get enough! The award-winning writer and comedian brings his new show to Darwin – 'I Can...
COMEDY SEASONED RIGHT
Dave Hughes (Hughesy) is a well-seasoned veteran of stand-up comedy, a mainstay of Aussie TV and radio, and a comedian who knows how to serve up live laughs like he’s...
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
Unwrap a story of family, greed and gift-giving. The Present opens to audiences this June at Brown's Mart Theatre. WORDS LISA PELLEGRINO IMAGE DAN GRANT THERE ARE TWO types of...
BALLYHOO
Known for his relaxed style of humour as he reflects on everyday life, Jimeoin has grown a mass of fans with his likeable and relatable nature. And, of course, that...
MASTER OF MAGIC
Cosentino embodies metamorphosis. Having transformed from a shy child, through being a reality TV star, becoming a world-renowned magician with his own TV specials, breaking boundaries and winning multiple awards...
YOUNG ARTISTS, BIG ISSUES
Corrugated Iron hands the stage over to emerging artists to perform and lead during NT Youth Week. WORDS BROOKE GIBBS IMAGE TYMUNNA CLEMENTS DIRECTED BY EMERGING theatre-maker Pip O’Shea, as...
DARWIN COMEDY FESTIVAL ON TOUR
Some people drive down the Stuart Highway. Others cycle. But comedians Kevin Kropinyeri and Amy Hetherington? They're laughing their way down that road with the Darwin Comedy Festival on Tour...
DARWIN COMEDY FESTIVAL
If you’re a comedy nut, then strap in – you’re in for a rollicking ride, as the Darwin Comedy Festival returns for a second year boasting some of the biggest...
PANIC AT THE BISTRO
Nat’s What I Reckon’s YouTube cooking videos went viral during the pandemic, encouraging his viewers – aka “champions” – to ditch the store bought pasta sauce and make their own...
GENIUS
Local talent shines on and off the stage, as Brown’s Mart presents Genius – its second theatre offering for 2026, and a modern retelling of a centuries-old story. WORDS TIERNEY...
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...
