Rebellion, comrades! Meet Napoleon—a pig ready to take the reins, break a few eggs, and paint the town red in the name of freedom. George Orwell’s classic tale of farmyard revolution gets a radical, down-under makeover in Bloomshed’s explosive adaptation of Animal Farm. Transporting the story to rural Australia, the award-winning theatre company reimagines the Orwellian classic where farm animals breach a government contract, exposing the hilarious and messy complexities of our own political system.
It’s high art meets cheap thrills. Expect sharp political satire, fast-paced devised theatre, and outrageous dance breaks that blend classic literature with true Australian larrikinism. Critics call it smart, pacey, and fiercely entertaining. Don’t miss the chaos. Grab your tickets and head to the farm!
Audiences are invited to witness a monumental new work of scale, courage, and profound humanity: The Jungle and the Sea. Set against the devastating backdrop of Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil war, the story follows a family whose world is abruptly fractured by an unexpected act of destruction. In response, a young woman named Gowrie takes a radical, heart-breaking vow of defiance. She blindfolds herself, refusing to ever look upon the world again until her scattered loved ones are safely reunited.
What follows is an epic journey of survival, as a family fights to retain their dignity, their safety, and their humanity amidst unimaginable turmoil. This is a production rich in cultural depth and artistic brilliance. The staging features stirring live Carnatic music that anchors the emotional weight of the narrative. The Jungle and the Sea is more than a play. It is a stirring meditation on resilience, memory, and the enduring strength of family. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event.
Melbourne Theatre Company 6th to 8th Aug
For over a decade, it has been the ultimate launchpad for fresh, urgent, and boundary-pushing Australian theatre. Now, Cybec Electric is back for 2026, and it’s bringing brand-new stories straight to the stage. With scripts in hand, professional actors, directors, and dramaturgs team up to bring works-in-progress to life for the very first time. It is a vital step in the creative process—and your exclusive chance to be among the very first audiences to witness these plays take flight.
This year, the spotlight shines on three exciting new playwrights joining the ranks: Vivian Nguyen, Danny Ball and Chika Ikogwe. Alongside the thrilling readings, festival-goers can dive into two dynamic workshops and a free networking event, championing the next generation of creative talent. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic. Get your tickets now!
With incredible galleries from all over the world, each Affordable Art Fair showcases the very best in contemporary art. Beautifully curated for every taste, space and spend. From celebrated artists to the most exciting rising talent, we make art accessible for everyone so fall in love with art you can actually take home.
The Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne will help people learn about and fall in love with art. Affordable Art Fairs are filled with a creative smorgasbord of artist performances, innovative talks and tours, hands-on workshops, kid’s activities, live music and irresistible restaurants and bars, making them an ideal day out with family and friends.
It’s no wonder that since our humble beginnings, over 3.5 million people have visited an Affordable Art Fairs around the world, taking home over 640,000 pieces of artwork. Affordable Art Fair believes the art world has an important role to play in the global community. For more information, see the website.
See website for details 27th to 30th August
From the Australian producers behind hits like Jersey Boys and TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes the exhilarating, high-energy memoir: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Created in close collaboration with the legend himself, this show charts the incredible journey of a kid from Brooklyn who grew to become a global phenomenon. With over 140 million albums sold and a career that rivalled Elvis, Neil Diamond’s rise is the stuff of music history.
This isn’t just a concert; it’s an inspiring, untold story brought to life through the timeless anthems that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to witness the story behind the hits. A Beautiful Noise is coming to town, and it’s going to be a beautiful night out.
The National Institute of Circus Arts NICA
What makes someone choose a life in the circus? Every single year, aspiring artists from all across Australia make a defining choice. They decide to pursue one of the most physically demanding, creatively ambitious, and exhilarating careers in the entire performing arts landscape. The National Institute of Circus Arts … NICA … is officially accepting applications to audition for its 2027 courses. If you have ever wondered what it takes to step out of the ordinary and into the spotlight, now is your moment to take the leap.
As NICA celebrates its landmark twenty-fifth anniversary, it marks a quarter-century of undisputed leadership in tertiary circus arts education. Globally recognized as Australia’s Centre of Excellence in circus studies, and proudly standing as the only provider of accredited tertiary circus training in the entire Southern Hemisphere, NICA delivers its world-class programs in partnership with the Australian College of the Arts, Collarts. But behind every breath-taking tumble, every soaring aerial act, and every flawless illusion, NICA teaches a fundamental truth: circus is built entirely on teamwork.
Behind every solo act are the artists, stage managers, spotters, technicians, creatives, and collaborators working in absolute harmony to pull off the impossible. It’s about catching your teammate when they fall, trusting the crew with your safety, and building something extraordinary together that no single person could ever achieve alone.
Applications for NICA’s prestigious Bachelor of Circus Arts and the Certificate IV in Circus Arts are officially open right now. But time is running out. Audition applications close on Friday the fourteenth of August, 2026.
If you are ready to test your limits, join a community of elite creators, and turn your passion into a profession, visit the website. Take the leap…Your future in the circus is waiting.
