Theatre and dance

John Mortimer’s autobiographical play is the affectionate portrait of a son’s relationship with his father. The son continually yearns for his father’s love and respect but he grew up in the shadow of the brilliant barrister, who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never me...

Ten people, strangers to each other, are invited to a lavish estate on an island. Through a recording, their mysterious host accuses each of his guests of murder and proceeds to execute justice. The tension mounts as, one by one, the number of people are reduced through the ingenious plotting of the...

Don't miss the Slovak National Folklore Ballet Lúčnica. This unique dance and music show is based on the Slovak folklore origin. Delight in the colorful national handmade costumes, dynamic and poetic dances, virtuoso folk tunes and songs from different regions of Slovakia. Beautiful and Young com...

Ben 10 is coming to Canberra! This 95 minute adrenaline-pumping extravaganza is full of electrifying stunts, action flying sequences and cool BMX and skateboard tricks. See Ben, cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max. Look out for Kevin Levin and Ben's dial-up alien superheroes Heatblast, Four Arms and Wild...

See New York City's most daring contemporary ballet company live in Canberra. This sensational program celebrates excellence. Get inspired by the passion, physicality and the power of the virtuosic performers. Let the music and dance transport you. The eclectic musical track features the music o...

NightFest returns to Floriade with style in 2010! Experience an array of live entertainment and great activities set amongst spectacularly lit garden beds. See breathtaking views of the park and our city at night from the top of the giant ferris wheel. Shop for something special at the bustling ...

Feel your heart soar as friendship triumphs in Fox. Magpie and Dog have an amazing friendship. Watch what happens when Fox comes between them. A few bars of the haunting score let you know this is no ordinary childen's show. That said, Fox is perfect for those aged eight and over, and their famili...

Witness confessions, revelations, intimate thoughts, sharing and transformation. This one-act show weaves together stories, classical and contemporary music with text, poetry and dance. Come and be the girls’ best friend for an evening that was made in Canberra. The Girls are Dianna Nixon, Leah B...

See Garry McDonald and Henri Szeps reunite for this award-winning drama. Halpern and Johnson are two very different men with one surprising thing in common. Two strangers meet by a graveside and uncover the secret of their relationship. Lionel Goldstein's play explores the complex web of marriage ...

See 26 World, European and National Championship skaters take contemporary ice dance to a new level in this version of Swan Lake on Ice. Delight in the skill and athleticism of the Imperial Ice Stars. Get absorbed by their creative and powerful story-telling. Be wowed by their sumptuous sets, spect...

Challenge your kids and yourself with Too Hot To Handle. This is a show that's hilarious in style, serious in content, and more timely than ever. Peter J Casey’s climate change musical humorously explains the science of global warming.Tap your toes and learn something new. It's direct, funny and a...

You've seen her on Good News Week and The 7pm Project. Now see Kitty Flanagan live and laughing in Canberra. Charming and alarming promises to be a fast paced evening of cracking stories, skillful characterisations and hard laughs. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply. ...

La Traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera. It is an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters, who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production, directed by Rachel McDonald, promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searchi...

Prepare to be charmed by Wilde’s trademark wit and intelligence. Lady Windermere considers leaving her husband of two years when she believes he’s been unfaithful with another woman… and their world begins to unravel. Lady Windermere’s Fan was Oscar Wilde’s first produced play and an instant success...

Experience African culture through skilful acrobatics, traditional dances and music. See 40 performers from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt and South Africa. Be amazed by their raw athleticism and charisma. Mother Africa boasts an outstanding full circus of juggling, contortionist, adagio...

Experience four views of night in dance. It could be snuggled in bed or out on the town. The night world is different through every window. See the work of choreographers Anton, Jodie Farrugia, Adam Wheeler and Marnie Palomares with young dancers from QL2's Quantum Leap ensemble. Tickets from Ca...

Always innovative and exciting, Bangarra presents two stories hailing from the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people, who originally lived in the Bathurst region of New South Wales. Rejoining the company is highly regarded choreographer Frances Rings. Bangarra is also excited to introduce the new choreographi...

Experience the greatest love story ever told with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's ravishing score, this highly dramatic and visually stunning production is inspired by the look of Fellini's La Dolce Vita and Baz Luhrmann's film version of t...

Scotland the Brave is an international smash hit celebration of the best of Scottish music and dance. The show received standing ovations at its New York premiere in April 2009. Witness the orchestra, choir, pipe band, highland dancers and soloists including popular tenor Greg Moore who were respo...

Get inspired as Canberra dancers and choreographers use this much-needed platform to experiment with new ideas, concepts and movements. Short Sweet + Dance is guaranteed to unearth emerging local talent, just as its interstate and international counterparts do. This unique and eclectic theatre pro...

See some of the best ten minute plays from across the globe, produced by local actors and directors. Short+Sweet Theatre Canberra is guaranteed to unearth emerging local talent, just as its interstate and international counterparts do. This unique and eclectic theatre program is bound to thrill. ...

Ever seen a musical film and wanted to burst spontaneously into song? This is your chance to do just that! Watch The Sound Of Music and sing along to the lyrics up on the screen. Learn actions for the songs! Dress up as your favourite Sound of Music character or element. Will you be Maria, Kurt,...

Take your children to see Special Delivery; a show ideal for three to eight year olds. Delight in this comic fable about a busy deliveryman, a trolley load of boxes and the world that opens up when a door stays shut. Discover a world of sound where nothing is said, where work becomes child's pla...

See tango like never before! You'll see ten dazzling dancers including 3 world champions. They're accompanied by Quatrotango, four virtuoso musicians. Hear tango's greatest music including the legendary Piazzolla and songs of its most-loved singer, the King of Tango, Carlos Gardel. Tickets fr...

Join Nicholas Milton, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and guest dancers for the exquisite music and movement of ballet. Tea and Symphony is the perfect Saturday afternoon family concert and a wonderful way to end the year. Buy your tickets now from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply....