The Illawarra region is set to burst into life this weekend with a diverse array of performances, from collaborative dance and classical song to Shakespeare under the stars and innovative film events.
Acclaimed choreographer and Wiradjuri artist Joel Bray brings Garabari to Dharawal Country following its Sydney Festival season. This powerful gathering blurs the lines between performer and spectator, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, creating a thrilling dance party.
Merrigong Theatre Company presents Sport for Jove's The Comedy of Errors at the University of Wollongong's Kooloobong Oval. This modern, razor-sharp take on Shakespeare's classic comedy will be held at sunset in a magical outdoor setting.
The Illawarra Film Society launches its season with French comedy-drama Holy Cow. The season includes Iraqi Camera d'Or winner The President's Cake, absurdist Canadian comedy-drama Universal Language, Thai film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, and a documentary about Australian adventurer Lisa Blair. Classic films like Jaws and All the President's Men will also screen. Membership costs $99 annually for 32 exclusive screenings.
Bach Akademie Australia opens its 2026 program with J.S. Bach's Complete Vocal Motets, performed by The Song Company and Dutch singer Iris Korfker. The program includes seven Bach motets alongside works by Australian composer Sandra Milliken and Scotsman Sir James MacMillan.
Simon Stephens' stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows Christopher Boone, a mathematical genius with everyday challenges, as he investigates his neighbor's dog's death. The production partners with Autism Spectrum Australia for authentic representation.
