As we hit the half-way point of the autumn school holidays, there’s something for everyone around Canberra this weekend, 14-16 April.
Macbeth: Bell Shakespeare reimagines the Bard’s classic tale of deception, Macbeth (above), set in post-WWI, at Canberra Theatre, 14-22 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Super Rugby Pacific: ACT Brumbies host Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium Canberra Friday 14 April, kick-off 7.35pm. Tickets: brumbies.rugby/experience/tickets
ACT Youth Week: 14-24 April, a great range of live events and activities celebrating the contributions that young Canberrans make to their peers and community. Find the full program here: Youth Week Events – Community Services
Anna Weatherup X Amy Vee: The two Australian songstresses have joined forces to embark on an intimate venue tour of the country, Smith’s Alternative, Friday 14 April 7pm; smithsalternative.com
Phoenix Collective Quartet: Explores ideas of national identity in this new program of works. All Saints’ Anglican Church, Ainslie, 14 April 8pm; trybooking.com
Lennox Garden Walks: Learn about the history of the monuments and strike the Peace Bell as part of the ACT Heritage Festival Rotary guided walks. Lennox Gardens, Saturday 15 & 22 April 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Bookings essential; eventbrite.com.au
Shrek Jr the Musical: Pied Piper brings a youth cast to the stage with the beloved family tale of an ogre who wants his swamp and isolation back. Canberra College Performing Arts Centre, 15-21 April; trybooking.com
Showmen: Five stars of international magic bring their illusions at stunts to Canberra Theatre Centre, Saturday 15 April 2pm & 6.45pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Tim Rogers: With the evening show completely sold out, the beloved Aussie artist has added a matinee show to the roster. Smith’s Alternative, 15 April 3pm; smithsalternative.com
The Mirror – Angles of Resistance: Explores Peter Maloney’s practice with the perspective of his queer sexuality. Canberra Contemporary Art Space Lakeside, 15 April-3 June; ccas.com.au
Haus of Fabulous: The fan dancing troupe are about to embark on an overseas adventure witness their remarkable show before they head off, see bump and grind burlesque, hula hooping and so much more. Bom Funk Theatre, Queanbeyan Saturday 15 April 7,30pm;events.humanitix.com
Katie Noonan: Brings her tour of Joni Mitchell’s Blue 50th anniversary to The Street, City West, 15 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au
National Rugby League: The Canberra Raiders host the St George Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium on Sunday 16 April, kick-off 2pm. Tickets: premier.ticketek.com.au
Don McLean: Brings his 50th anniversary American Pie tour to Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 16 April 7pm; oneworldentertainment.com.au
Neil Murray: Founding member of the Warumpi Band launches new solo album The Telling at Smith’s Alternative, 16 April 7pm; smithsalternative.com
