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Viral sea shanty boost as US band returns to Australia

An unlikely sea shanty medley that went viral on TikTok has changed the face (and age) of US country group Home Free's gigs, as they prepare to play CMC Rocks.

Akuna’s newest dive bar The Shaking Hand dishes up pizzas till 2am

Lovers of late-night rock and roll and general loose revelry should tune in to the newest dive bar on Akuna Street in the City - The Shaking Hand (aka Shakes) opens today, Wednesday 1 February.

Spending 20 minutes with the devil at The Street this month

'Twenty Minutes With The Devil' dramatically reimagines what took place as two highway police officers waited for back up with El Chapo.

Take 5 with Josh Biondillo from San Cisco

CW sat down with Josh Biondillo, of the founding members of the groovy Aussie band, San Cisco, to chat about cancelled shows, Canberra vibes, and childhood dreams of performing with The Wiggles.

Shen Yun makes its return to the Capital, restoring hope and tradition

Shen Yun is a long-time Canberra favourite – bringing sublime traditional Chinese dance and orchestral music to the Canberra Theatre almost every year since 2007.

Take 5: Tom Gleeson with ‘Hard Quiz Live’

Acclaimed comedian Tom Gleeson will kick off his 'Hard Quiz Live' national tour at the Canberra Theatre with four shows on 5-6 March.

Take your date to burlesque

“In a burlesque scene as diverse as Canberra’s, it’s nice to be able to see yourself on stage.” – Jazida Planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the weekend before the 14th? Why not...

Transit is back, bigger than ever

Welcome to gig city. Back from the dead and ready to shred, Transit has reopened in former home of Civics’ Hogsbreath Café, in the basement of Bailey’s Arcade. While it’s just around the...

ACT Hub launches new era for Causeway Hall

Canberra’s oldest theatre venue, Kingston’s historic Causeway Hall is now home to the newly established independent theatre venture, ACT Hub.

CSO’s 2022 season draws on ‘visionaries’

The CSO's 2022 season will feature some of the most important and revered works in the Western classical music canon.

‘CSO Summer Prom’ to be a sound for sore ears

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra will grace the grounds of Government House on Saturday 4 December for the annual 'CSO Summer Prom' concert.

Kim Yang’s ‘Brave’ new world of sound

Released in September, Folk musician Kim Yang’s new EP Brave will have it's long-awaited launch concert at The Street Theatre in December.

Wharf Revue returns to open a ‘Can of Worms’ in Canberra

Acclaimed political satirists The Wharf Revue are back, debuting their new show Can of Worms at the Canberra Theatre until 20 November.

How Canberra’s arts venues are preparing to reopen to the public

A calm, eased reopening out of lockdown is the consistent approach being taken by the Canberra region’s arts venues over the coming months.

CSO abandons spring programming due to lockdown

Earlier in September, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) made the foregone yet still painful decision to abandon their spring programming. It means two recitals, two chamber performances, two main stage concerts, an Australian...

Aunty Donna ready to hit the road again

Later this year, Melbourne-based troupe Aunty Donna come to Canberra on their Australian tour; their first all-new live show in three years.

Get your popcorn ready for CSO at the Cinema

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s next performance, CSO at the Cinema, will appeal to seasoned concertgoers and cinephiles alike.

Canberra homecoming for Hands like Houses

Internationally renowned Canberra band Hands Like Houses will return home at the end of July for their first big Canberra gig in 18 months.

‘Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark’ a crack up for the whole family

Oone of the most ambitious retellings of a Shakespearean classic, 'Hamlet: Prince of Skidmark', is coming to The Q early next month.

The elements reign supreme at CSO Classic Afternoon

The elements of earth, wind, air and fire will be explored through four pieces in the upcoming CSO Classic Afternoon.

Award-winning play ‘Milk’ to premiere next month

Canberra Indigenous writer and actor Dylan Van Den Berg’s award winning work 'Milk' will premiere at The Street next month.

Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Llewellyn Two’ embracing colour and emotion

It will be classical music at its most colourful and emotive when the Canberra Symphony Orchestra performs Llewellyn Two: Longing and Desire.

Lucy Sugerman and Reverend Bones to play ANU

Two of Canberra’s foremost singer-songwriters, Lucy Sugerman and Reverend Bones, are playing a gig at Kambri later this month.

Ben Lee: Take 5

One of Australia's most prolific singer-songwriters of the last 30 years, Ben Lee will perform at The Street, City West, 30 April 7.30pm.

Lightbulb Improv to show audiences ‘The Door’

Canberra’s own improvisational comedy troupe, Lightbulb Improv, will bring a new show, The Door, to The Courtyard Studio next month.

Take 5: Daniel Sloss

Renowned Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss has travelled to Australia from the land of the brave to tour with his 11th comedy show, Hubris.

Mamma Mia! How a local production came to go again

Free-Rain’s upcoming production of Mamma Mia! the Musical takes the stage of The Q from 13 April, and was over 18 months in the making.

Canberra’s new National Opera has ‘ridden the storm’

In the face of coronavirus, Canberra’s new-fledged National Opera has “ridden the storm” to bring world-class Australian singers to the ACT. The inaugural production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito opens next weekend.

‘Trouser roles’ are Catherine Carby’s forte

Mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby has returned from the UK for the National Opera’s upcoming production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito in Canberra, 10-17 April.

Jess Green is getting her band Pheno back together

Fresh off her monumental work creating 'We Are the Skywhales', Canberra musician Jess Green is getting her band, Pheno, back together.
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