The who, what, where, when column of Canberra arts. It’s HELEN MUSA’s “Arts in the City”.

“SUNSHINE Super Girl” is tennis legend Evonne Goolagong’s story, written and directed by Andrea James. The play, about a girl from the bush who dared to dream, will be at The Q, Queanbeyan, November 2-5.

“SHORTCUTS to Familiar Places”, which has just finished its world-premiere season in Berlin, is the work of Canberra-raised dance artist James Batchelor and performer Chloe. They based it on their dance teacher Ruth Osborne, who was trained in the methods of dance pioneer Gertrud Bodenwieser. 

REBUS Theatre is staging a new work to challenge perceptions of disability-led theatre. “Utopiate”, an intergalactic odyssey to a planet without pain, is devised and performed by a mixed-ability cast and brings together dialogue, physical theatre, soundscapes and visual design. Belconnen Arts Centre, November 4, 5 and 12.

SADHANALAYA School of Arts will present “Parijatham”, a Kuchipudi classic created by the late guru Vempati Chinna Satyam. Led by Vanaja Dasika, it tells of Krishna’s dilemma as to which of his lady loves should receive the divine Parijatha flower. Gungahlin College Theatre, 2.30pm and 5.30pm, Sunday, November 6.

AS part of Canberra Art Biennial, Alison Plevey’s Australian Dance Party is staging two lake cruises with guided walks linking to architecture, history and natural environment, as well as three dance and music performances by Yolanda Lowatta, Levente Szabo, Liam Budge and Stefanie Lekkas. It’s running 10.30am-2.30pm, October 28 and November 5. 

COMEDIAN Joe Avati is bringing his 25th Anniversary show, “25 Live: Have Some Respect”, to The Hellenic Club, Woden, November 4. He tackles testy topics covering cancel culture and the woke generation. 

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