

In The Duel, we see the exploration of movement, of the non-verbal, of gestural, a collision of the contemporary stage craft and an antique Russian rumination.


This year's Cabaret Festival headlining artist, Broadway star Bernadette Peters, gave the opening weekend a huge boost with her only two Australian performances.

It’s Christmas in June with Graeme Murphy’s much loved Nutcracker - The Story of Clara back on stage.


Performing new and experimental music, particularly in an ensemble that is traditionally associated with Western ‘high art’ and classical music, is a risky business.