Rising Festival
New Anzac metro station opened up for ‘trainspotters’ block party’
Thousands partied underground at the new Anzac Station for RISING, mixing trainspotting with tunes from Briggs ahead of the new Metro Tunnel’s opening.
- Rachael Dexter
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I don’t know what this show was, but it was the most fun I’ve had in ages
Are Pete and Bas actors? An elaborate bit of performance art? And does getting answers to these questions really, actually matter?
- Will Cox, Cameron Woodhead, Sonia Nair and Karl Quinn
She’s a ‘model, actress, whatever’. And in her first Australian gig, her charisma is undeniable
In this all-ages performance at the Athenaeum, the lighting and smoke create an intense ambience that complements Suki Waterhouse’s stage presence.
- Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Leila Lois, Cameron Woodhead, Will Cox and Andrew Fuhrmann
This concert was truly special. What a way to kick off winter.
Peruvian theatre company Teatro La Plaza has created a radical reconfiguration of a classic tale.
- Karl Quinn, Cameron Woodhead, Andrew Fuhrmann, Tony Way, Will Cox and Barney Zwartz
Fed Square has an underground secret. Now visitors can take a peek
An area normally off limits to the public will be showcased as part of this year’s Rising festival.
- Cara Waters
Winter might be setting in, but there’s still plenty to do
Looking for something to do in June? There’s plenty on offer.
- Sonia Nair
Audiences stayed away from this Hamlet. But then word got out ...
We all know the story of Shakespeare’s troubled prince, but a celebrated production at this year’s Rising is full of surprises.
- Sarah-Jane Collins
What becomes of the broken-hearted? This show breaks it to you gently
Part science lesson, part musical, Heartbreak Hotel takes an illuminating walk down Lonely Street.
- Flora Feltham
Dance didn’t want this troubled young dad. Then he did something big
A lack of formal training and fatherhood at 25 meant Botis Seva’s dance career looked doomed. BLKDOG changed everything.
- Richard Jinman
Join the club, ladies: In this mini-golf game, you’ll come out swinging
Rich men have their rolling greens, but at Flinders Street Station this winter, feminist rebellion is par for the course.
- Gabriella Coslovich