Theatre and dance

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...

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...

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...

Join in singing, dancing and non-stop entertainment at the National Folk Festival over Easter. Take part in a cultural celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, poetry and storytelling in the nation’s capital. See hundreds of the world’s best folk musicians perform daily. There's ...

Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world at the National Multicultural Festival 2011. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world. There will be comedy, performance art, food and wine stalls, street parties, live music, circus-style acts and...

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. ...

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....

Delight in Bell Shakespeare's original comedy of mistaken identity. Orsino is head over heels for Olivia, but she's too busy mourning her dead brother to notice. Meanwhile, her steward is trying to run a strict household while grappling with sexual frustration, and her boozy old uncle is chasing the...

When the Rain Stops Falling was the surprise theatrical hit of the 2008 Adelaide Festival and has gone on to win a swathe of awards. In Alice Springs in the year 2039 a fish falls from the sky and lands at the feet of Gabriel York. It still smells of the sea. It's been raining for days and Gabriel k...

The Wiggles Greatest Hits! (In The Round) is coming home to Canberra this December. For the first time ever, you get to pick the songs they sing! Visit The Wiggles' official Facebook page to vote for your favourite songs. Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray, Sam and their Wiggly friends Dorothy The Dinosau...