WHAT’S ON:

the best movies, theatre and shows

• FEBRUARY 2 Miriam Margolyes stars in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s The Lady in the Van ( 1), at the Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse. mtc.com.au • FEBRUARY 2 Heaven and Earth in Chinese Art at the Art Gallery of NSW ( 7) will present over 80 artworks from The National Palace Museum in Taipei, many of which have rarely been seen outside of China. artgallery.nsw.gov.au • FEBRUARY 8 Savour incredible art, music, theatre and dance offerings at the Perth Festival ( 3), with 73 events around the city. perthfestival.com.au • FEBRUARY 15 After Edinburgh, the Adelaide Fringe Festival ( 2) is the largest Fringe Festival in the world, and with 1326 events to choose from, you’re sure to be entertained. adelaidefringe.com.au • FEBRUARY 17 Eighties pop royalty Bananarama ( 6) are performing their hits at Perth’s Crown Theatre before heading around the country. frontiertouring.com/bananarama • FEBRUARY 25

Travel down the rabbit hole with the Australian Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ( 4) at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane. australianballet.com.au • MARCH 8 Make Victoria your gastronomic playground as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival ( 8) kicks off, showcasing the best of the state’s food and wine. melbournefoodandwine.com.au

DON’T MISS! The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art ( 5), which runs until April 28, brings paintings, installations and video from artists across the Asia Pacific to the Queensland Gallery of Modern

Art in a celebration of culture, colour and life. qagoma.qld.gov.au

BOOK NOW Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents West Side Story from March 22 for a limited season. With themed bars and restaurants, a live orchestra and nightly fireworks, it’s a magical night out. opera.org.au