There’s always something happening in the arts, as HELEN MUSA’s “Arts in the City” will attest.

LEWIS Carroll’s classic, “Alice In Wonderland”, directed and adapted by Penny Farrow, will feature favourite characters such as the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the fearsome Queen of Hearts and a cast of actors bringing more than 20 characters to life. Canberra Theatre, two sessions, January 8.

“STORYTIME” is returning with a new production of “Cinderella”, directed by former artistic director of the Australian Ballet David McAllister. It’s an interactive production created especially for children aged three and up. Canberra Theatre, January 11-14.

CANBERRA featured prominently in the recent Australian Directors’ Guild Awards. Queensland-based Torres Strait Islander John Harvey, won Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Documentary Series Episode or Documentary One-Off Award for “Still We Rise”, the story of the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, the world’s longest protest. Canberra’s Patrick Abboud was nominated for his 52-minute film “Kids Raising Kids”, about Canberra College’s special program so young parents can continue their schooling. That’s available via SBS On Demand.

ILLUSIONIST Michael Boyd is back with “Circus of Illusion”, a show that features death-defying escapes, cutting-edge illusions and spectacular magic. Canberra Theatre, January 13-14.