Theatre
Dead Centre & Zoë McWhinney
Silence is resistance in this electrifying fable.
Best of the Fest
Dance
Rachid Ouramdine
A daring high-wire ballet that defies belief.
Immersive
Benjamin Paul with Palawa Youth
From wrecked metal to healing ritual.
Dance
(LA)HORDE
The latest banger from France’s hottest choreographers.
Cabaret
Salty Brine
Ghouls just want to have fun!
Comedy
Hannah Gadsby
The icon who rewrote the rules of comedy is back.
Music
Ali Sethi
Sufi soul, pop heart – prepare to be transported.
Theatre
Nathan Maynard & Dr Rachael Maza AM
A border drawn in blood cuts through time.
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