Stage Briefs

2021 Helpmann Awards Cancelled

Live Performance Australia (LPA) has regretfully announced that the annual Helpmann Awards cannot be presented in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, and its impact on live performance venues and productions across the country.

“Due to the impact of COVID on our industry over the past 12 months, it’s not feasible to proceed with presenting the 2021 Helpmann Awards,” said LPA Chief Executive Evelyn Richardson.

School Holidays at Drum Theatre

Image: Samuel Welsh, Freya Pragt, Teale Howie in The 91-Storey Treehouse. Photographer: Heidrun Lohr

Dandenong’s iconic Drum Theatre is ready to welcome audiences for two book-inspired, family friendly shows during the April 2021 school holidays.

Soufflé Rises Again at Dunstan Playhouse in April

Jonathan Biggins returns to the stage in Adelaide as former Prime Minister Paul Keating in The Gospel According to Paul.

Open Call for South Australian Artists to Apply for Slingsby’s Flying Squad

Slingsby has released an open call-out for South Australian artists to audition for their newest initiative: The Flying Squad - a creative ensemble of five multi-disciplined professional artists who will be employed on two-year contracts to devise and present new works across South Australia.

To apply to audition for Slingsby’s Flying Squad, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Beo9F5pwcsSPDU297

Adelaide Festival 2021 Reviews

Click on the links below to read the review of your choice.

Image: FANGIRLS. Photographer: Brett Boardman.

Fangirls

A Child of Our Time

My Name is Gulpilil

S/WORDS and Unfolding

Adelaide Fringe 2021 Reviews

Image: Debora Krizak in Shh There's A Lady On Stage.

Click on one of the links below to read the 2021 Adelaide Fringe review of your choice.

Debora Krizak - Ssh There's A Lady On Stage

Michael Griffiths: Greatest Hits

Triple Bypass: Three Short US Plays Online at Adelaide Fringe

With the continued effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic preventing international shows performing live at this Adelaide Fringe, US production company, Hardly Working Promotions have found a new w

American Psycho Musical at Sydney Opera House

Sexy, dark and disturbing, American Psycho - The Musical will be presented in the Sydney Opera House’s Playhouse from 3 - 27 June, 2021. Based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel American Psycho and the 2000 film of the same name, American Psycho – The Musical is a chilling yet comedic insight into a society driven by capitalism, self-image and wealth.

Perth Theatres Update

Large theatres will close in Perth for another week - despite the easing of the lockdown.

WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a limit of 150 people for inside venues - until the 14th of February - will come into force from 6pm Friday the 6th of at February at 6pm until February the 14th.

The restriction will force major productions to stay shut.

For smaller theatres, able to accomodate under 150 people, they are will be limited to hosting no more than one person per four square metres.

All members of the audience will be obliged to wear masks.