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BUILT FOR STORIES Brown's Mart Theatre fostering NT talent
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS October Business Month
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth
EDDIE TRAINWRECK & THE MONSTERS New works from Rob Brown
CLASSICAL MUSIC, PALMERSTON STYLE Darwin Symphony Orchestra
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ED'S LETTER Business Month offers a swag of workshops, talks and events across the NT. If, instead, you’re looking to improve your creative, culinary and language pursuits, Darwin Adult Short Courses offers a plethora of one-off classes or continuous courses to get you trying something new or progressing your existing interests.
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As always, we continue to be spoiled with visual art. AS THE END of the year fast approaches, the chance to take a beat after the craziness of festival season has arrived. Although hibernation time is on its way, there’s still some lovely art, events, and culture to soak up in the NT. This month, we reflect on the wonderful establishment that is Brown’s Mart. For more than 50 years, it's given local creatives the opportunity to showcase their original works in a supportive and inclusive environment. A perfect example of this is Seven Deadly Gins, written by Yvette Walker and co-directed by Shari Sebbens and Ursula Yovich. This powerful work is essentially autobiographical, about a young Aboriginal woman returning home to the Gulf, forced to confront things buried in her past. I highly recommend you check it out. We continue to be spoilt with theatre this month. Australia’s premier company in performing the works of William Shakespeare – Bell Shakespeare – returns to the NT with performances in Darwin and Alice Springs, this time to present one of The Bard’s most famous works, Macbeth. Top End audiences are cast into the darker world of fairytales, as Shake & Stir Theatre Co drags The Brothers Grimm out of the storybook and into the shadows with GRIMM. If you’re keen to in upskill in a professional sense, October
Renowned local artist and mischief maker Rob Brown returns to present his latest solo exhibition, The Monster is Real, inspired by monsters in the cupboard and his wonky-eyed stepson, Eddie Trainwreck. Clay on Country excitingly returns to the NT after touring the country since it kicked off in Alice Springs in 2022. Presented by Artback NT, it presents a collection of works from established and emerging ceramic artists in Central Australia, ending its multi-year journey at Midpul Art Gallery. If you live for gigs, as I know I do, there’s a bunch to check out in our Music section. The Darwin Symphony Orchestra also makes a triumphant return beyond the Berrimah Line, with two performances on offer, Palmerston Classics and Palmerston Family Proms, to treat audiences of all ages to classical tunes. Whatever adventure you choose to explore this month, I hope you also manage to sneak in a bit of downtime. After the whirlwind of festival season, I know I need it!
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BUILT FOR Stories There are few places in Darwin where the past and present sit quite so visibly alongside one another, as they do at Brown’s Mart. WORDS BROOKE GIBBS
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TANDING ON LARRAKIA Country in the heart of Darwin, the historic Brown’s Mart building has survived cyclones, war and decades of change to become a home for Territory artists, storytellers, performers and audiences. Built in 1885 by Vaiben Louis Solomon from local stone, the building was originally known as Solomon’s Mart. In 1887, Victor Vowles Brown took over the premises, and the building became known as Brown’s Mart. Over the decades it served a succession of commercial and government purposes.
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“It is the largest ensemble of Aboriginal women in a theatre production in Australia, and I’m learning more about my connections to the NT myself as well. I thank and give gratitude to the Larrakia Elder’s and community that have welcomed me and put so much support behind me” Walker says. “To have the opportunity to bring so many incredible First Nations women together, in all sorts of different areas, to bring this story to the forefront, was something that was very hard to ignore.” That local investment is exactly the kind of work Brown’s Mart exists to support. The story itself is deeply personal. Walker has drawn on her own experiences, using creative licence while allowing the work to remain essentially autobiographical. It explores difficult territory including childhood abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and the experience of growing up as a young Aboriginal woman navigating spaces in which she often felt misunderstood. But at its core, Walker says, the work is about love.
In the early 1970s, the Darwin Theatre Group began the process of transforming the building into a community theatre. A board of trustees was appointed in 1971, rehearsals and workshops began in 1972, and Brown’s Mart started to establish the role it continues to play today – providing a physical home for Darwin’s creative community. Then came Cyclone Tracy. The theatre’s development was interrupted by the devastation of 1974, but Brown’s Mart was on the list of historic buildings targeted for protective restoration. Funding from the Darwin Reconstruction Commission and a National Estate grant helped bring the building back to life, with the first production in the restored theatre staged in July 1976. Over more than five decades, the precinct has provided space for artists to rehearse, experiment, develop new work, and ultimately, perform these works in front of an audience.
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Its influence extends well beyond the productions staged inside its theatre. Darwin Festival, MusicNT, NT Writers’ Centre, Tracks Dance, Darwin Community Arts and Corrugated Iron Youth Arts all began at Brown’s Mart, while the Darwin Fringe Festival continues to use the precinct as its Festival Hub.
The organisation defines itself as 'the Home of Territory performing arts', with a year-round program centred on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. It champions new work and new voices from the NT through residencies, creative development opportunities, and performance. It is this philosophy that makes the upcoming world premiere of Seven Deadly Gins such a fitting Brown’s Mart production. Written by Yvette Walker and co-directed by Shari Sebbens and Ursula Yovich, Seven Deadly Gins follows Magenta as she returns home to the Gulf and is forced to confront things buried in her past.
Seven Deadly Gins WHEN TUE 6 OCT – SAT 17 OCT (EXC. MON 12 OCT) | 7PM AT BROWN’S MART THEATRE COST $24-$48 INFO brownsmart.com.au
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This work represents more than another addition to a theatre program. For Walker, the journey of Seven Deadly Gins has been years in the making. The title dates back to 1994, when she was just 14, while a reading and development of the work took place in 2014 with Playwriting Australia. When Walker later encountered Rosalie Pearson Grimes, who had been involved in that earlier reading, she was reminded of the unfinished work. Walker describes the production as an opportunity to bring an extraordinary group of First Nations women together.
“It’s about self-love. It’s about the love of others. It’s about forgiveness.” For the performers, that emotional terrain requires care. Actress, singer and co-director for the work Ursula Yovich describes the importance of having a workspace where performers can step away when they need to, recognise their own limits, and return when they are ready. “It’s so important for work like this. I just found [Yvette's] story so inspiring. We might not be from the same community, but we understand each other’s communities because no matter where you go around Australia, there’s a lot of trauma with our mob, and it goes from one generation to the next until someone’s breaking free of that and trying to heal,” she says. “I think it’s interesting to have seven black women on stage. It’s a really wonderful bit of history to be involved in.” That emphasis on creating safe, supportive artistic environments is another important part of what Brown’s Mart represents. The organisation’s role extends beyond simply presenting finished productions – its producing arm provides artistic support during creative development, rehearsal, production, and touring. Seven Deadly Gins demonstrates what can happen when an organisation can back a story and give artists the space to dream ambitiously. The production team acknowledges that the work has been created on a shoestring, with difficult decisions required along the way. There is the recognition that funding can often determine the scale of a creative vision, reducing what might have been a seven-person ensemble to something smaller. Brown’s Mart’s involvement has made the larger production possible, and the effects are being felt. According to Walker, Seven Deadly Gins has recorded Brown’s Mart’s strongest pre-sale of tickets in years, with audiences travelling from interstate to see the production. That matters not only for one show, but for Darwin itself. A homegrown production attracting an audience from around Australia, that puts the city’s artists and stories in the national spotlight. It demonstrates that Territory stories do not need to be diluted or relocated elsewhere to have relevance. They can be created here, performed here, and draw audiences here. Seven Deadly Gins is a deeply personal story with a predominantly Territorybased creative team, and a world premiere taking place in one of Darwin’s most historically significant buildings. The walls of Brown's Mart are historic, and within them – more than a century since they first went up – history continues to be made.
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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS OCTOBER BUSINESS MONTH (OBM) is back with some of Australia’s most accomplished entrepreneurs headlining this year’s program. OBM is the Northern Territory’s premier annual business event, providing access to a month-long program of inspirational and educational events designed to inspire and grow Territory business. Following the theme of ‘Embracing Change’, the program explores how local businesses can adapt to rapidly changing technologies, shifting market demands and evolving workplace dynamics. This year’s keynote program features four flagship events across the Territory, with keynote speakers Renee Wootton Tomlin, Rochelle Courtenay, Brett Blake, and Adam Jacobs. Teagan Peirce
Keen to start your own biz? Or want to elevate your existing biz? With more than 140 events in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs, October Business Month has you covered. WORDS BROOKE GIBBS
SEW GOOD With the busy Top End festival season over, and the Wet season approaching, October might be a good time to learn something new. Cue Darwin Adult Short Courses! WORDS BROOKE GIBBS
WITH A WIDE range of courses to choose from, including arts and crafts, cooking, languages, pottery and sewing, there is something for everyone whether you want to learn a new language before heading overseas, or wanting to upskill in biz. The courses are designed for people at all stages, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on skills you already have. And while learning something new is at the heart of what Darwin Adult Short Courses (DASC) offers, the classes are also a great way to meet people and connect with the Darwin community. Amy Elson knows firsthand the creative possibilities that can come from trying something new. After returning to sewing in recent years, she enrolled in a DASC sewing class to learn how to create her own patterns. That experience led to an unexpected highlight when she wore one of her handmade designs to Darwin Frocktails and took home the People’s Choice Award. “I’m still in shock about the Award. I was just super proud that I had made my own pattern and dress.”
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The program also includes a special business dinner in Katherine, featuring stand-up comedian Brett Blake, providing the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the K-Town business community following this year’s floods. Dragonfly Events owner and operator Teagan Peirce also shares how embracing change means being open to new
technology and finding practical ways to use it within her business. “Tools such as AI and digital quoting systems have helped me streamline administrative work, improve communication, and reduce the amount of time I spend tied to a desk,” Peirce says. Peirce hosts a Territory Success Stories panel with Brett Blake where she shares how Dragonfly Events began, and what it takes to deliver catering, party hire and event services across Katherine and some of the most remote parts of the Territory. “This includes working in locations where there may be limited access to power, water, supplies or last-minute support, so careful planning and the ability to think on your feet is essential. We’ll also discuss resilience, adapting to changing circumstances, recognising gaps in the local market, and learning to anticipate what will be needed to get the job done,” she says. “I hope people come away with an honest insight into the realities of running a regional business, including the hard work, mistakes, challenges and humour that are all part of the journey.”
OBM creates an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of running a business to exchange ideas, and learn from people who understand the realities of running a business in the NT. “It will be valuable to hear about the challenges others have faced, the changes they have embraced and the decisions that have helped their businesses move forward. I’m also looking forward to sharing my own experiences and hopefully contributing something useful to those conversations,” Peirce says. If you’re looking to upskill, there is a wide range of practical workshops on offer including writing with confidence, scaling a vibe-coded app, building and hosting a website, confidence on camera, and more. Be inspired by real-world stories, fresh perspectives and practical insights to help you embrace change and grow your business.
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a cooking class and a block printing course, demonstrating the variety of classes available through DASC. For her birthday, she invited 10 friends along to a cooking class, turning the experience into a memorable night of food, creativity, and connection. “I invited 10 friends for my birthday and we did a cooking class with Jenny and we ate all together after. They made me a cake, and it was a magical night,” she says. It’s this sense of community that makes adult learning about more than simply gaining a new skill. “I feel like I always meet lovely, interesting, and inspiring people at DASC. It’s an encouraging atmosphere. Everyone gives it a go and supports each other,” Elson says. Whether you’re interested in getting creative with pottery or printmaking, learning your way around a kitchen, exploring a new language or finally picking up that sewing project you’ve been thinking about, DASC has a class to help you get started. With the Wet season around the corner, there’s no better time to settle in and try out a new hobby or skill.
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Explore the monsoon forest and woodland habitats around the creek while learning how to spot, identify, photograph and record birds, butterflies and other wildlife using the iNaturalist app. Whether you’re interested in colourful butterflies, curious birds or just getting outdoors, everyone is welcome.
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Show off those chess tactics at Babylon’s monthly chess tournament. Play the pro level or take it easy on the chill level. Winners receive prizes. Checkmate! THU 1 OCT | 7PM BABYLON BAR FREE facebook.com/babylonbardarwin Two Doors Down: A Dolly Party Grab a cocktail and sing along to the ultimate diva anthems at this fun, feel-good bar choir experience. With lyrics and harmonies displayed on screen, no singing experience is required – just bring your best energy, embrace the glamour, and enjoy a night of music, laughter, and unapologetic diva vibes.
Guaranteed to lift your spirits, this unique experience with Shalom Kaa blends humour and harmony for a night of pure joy. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love to have fun, this event promises laughter and camaraderie in equal measure. SUN 11 & 25 OCT | 5.30PM THE LAST SUPPER $20 thelastsupper.com.au 10x10 Darwin Experience live crowdfunding at its best with 10x10 Philanthropy Darwin. Join local professionals for a high-energy night of networking, food, and drinks while backing three incredible NT grassroots charities. Your ticket gives you a direct vote on where the funds go. THU 15 OCT | 5.30PM SALTWATER @ BUNDILLA $100 TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION 10x10philanthropy.com Medieval Feast Costume Crafting Day
SAT 3 OCT | 8PM THE LAST SUPPER $25 thelastsupper.com.au Club Krock An over-18s, all-abilities night created to bring people together in a safe, inclusive space where everyone can dance and be themselves. With music, dancing and giveaways, it’s a place to make friends, build confidence and feel included. FRI 9 OCT | 6-10PM CLUB TROPICAL RESORT $10 | CARERS FREE clubkrock.org
SAT 31 OCT | 8-10AM LUDMILLA CREEK $15 creekconnections.org
Enjoy an afternoon of crafting, creating and medieval makeovers. Transform everyday clothing into knights, nobles, jesters, monks, witches, tavern keepers, bards and more, with paints, glues, embellishments and plenty of inspiration. Bring costume pieces and creativity, then prepare for The Last Supper Medieval Feast. SAT 24 OCT | 1PM THE LAST SUPPER $17.50 thelastsupper.com.au
FRI 30 OCT | 6.30-8.30PM CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au Halloween Murder Mystery
EVERY THU | 6.30-8.30PM BREEZES BAR & BISTRO FREE breezesbarbistro.com
A murder has taken place inside Countess Dracula’s castle, and every guest is a suspect. Gather your team, uncover clues and solve the mystery while enjoying two hours of bottomless pizza. Dress in your best Halloween costume for the chance to win prizes for the best sleuths and scariest outfits. SAT 31 OCT | 6.30-9.30PM THE LAST SUPPER $72 thelastsupper.com.au Fruit Bat Trivia Grab your mates for an entertaining trivia sesh that'll have you tapping into those brain cells and battling it out over questions on pop culture, history, music, and more. EVERY TUE | 7-9PM SILKS EVERY WED | 6.30-8.30PM BREEZES BAR & BISTRO
Peeny & Veeny Paint Party
Join this cheeky adults-only paint party and choose between a peeny vase with artificial flowers or a set of yoni fruit magnets. All materials are provided, with plenty of creativity, laughter and relaxed good company included. SUN 11 OCT | 2.30PM THE LAST SUPPER $60-$66 thelastsupper.com.au Harmony & Humour Bar Choir
Geek Up A space for young people to get involved and have fun. Activities include Dungeons & Dragons, board games and art workshops led by local young creatives. Plus, there’s free snacks! Recommended for ages 15-25. SUN 25 OCT | 1-4PM CASUARINA LIBRARY FREE launchdarwin.com.au Gaming After Dark A safe, action-packed and inclusive place for young people aged 12-17 to hang out and socialise with new friends. No registration required, gaming gear provided, and free snacks.
EVERY WED | 7-9PM BEACHFRONT HOTEL FREE facebook.com/danielleandrewscomedy Drag Queens Bingo Round up your pals and head to the Zen Rooftop Lounge for Drag Queens NT Bingo. Hosted by the fabulous Sherri Lee Volua, expect laughs, prizes, music, and a whole lot of personality. It’s time to sparkle, sip, and shout BINGO! EVERY WED | 6.30-9PM ZEN ROOFTOP LOUNGE $20 facebook.com/dragqueensnt Musical Bingo
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Be entertained by your host, Danielle, for a fun sesh of musical bingo. Instead of numbers, listen to snippets of pop songs to mark your boxes. Bingo!
MIND & BODY Club Tropical Milonga SAT 10 OCT | 7-11PM CLUB TROPICAL RESORT FREE northerntango.com.au End of Month Milonga FRI 30 OCT | 8-11PM COCONUT GROVE COMMUNITY HALL $10 northerntango.com.au Mums and Bubs Pilates EVERY MON | 10-11AM RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS $15 | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au Sunset Yoga EVERY TUE & WED | 6-7PM RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS $20 | $18 SEN | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au Tuesday Meditations EVERY TUE | 7-7.45PM COCONUT GROVE SENIOR’S HALL $10 | FREE MEMB kadampa.org.au Vinyasa Flow at the Waterfront EVERY WED | 6.30-7.30AM DARWIN WATERFRONT $8 | FREE MEMB waterfront.nt.gov.au
NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE $10 facebook.com/invoguedancing Mat Pilates at the Waterfront EVERY FRI | 6.30AM-7.30AM $8 | FREE MEMB waterfront.nt.gov.au Movement Medicine EVERY SUN | 10-11.30AM $20 NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE movement.magic@yahoo.com Breathwork and Meditation EVERY SUN | 11.15AM-12.30PM RICH LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS $20 | $18 SEN | FREE MEMB rlhf.com.au Kirtan Meditation EVERY SUN | 5-7PM NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE BY DONATION asmy.org.au
RED CENTRE Leading from the Edge in a Changing World In fast-moving, high-stakes environments, leadership is shaped by how you respond when the path isn’t clear. Drawing on her journey from aerospace engineer and pilot to CEO, Renee Wootton Tomlin shares practical insights on leading through change, and how confidence, courage and capability are built when there is no playbook. FRI 2 OCT | 12-3PM ALICE SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTRE $80 obm.nt.gov.au Alice Springs Masters Games
Senior Pilates EVERY WED | 9-10AM DARWIN WATERFRONT $8 | FREE MEMB waterfront.nt.gov.au Senior Yoga at the Waterfront EVERY THU | 9-10AM $8 | FREE MEMB waterfront.nt.gov.au InVogue Dancing EVERY FRI | 10AM-12PM
The Alice Springs Masters Games returns, celebrating 40 years of competition, camaraderie and community spirit. As Australia’s longest-running Masters Games, it offers more than 25 sports including
SAT 10 – SAT 17 OCT FROM $40 alicespringsmastersgames.com.au Todd Mall Markets
Soak up the atmosphere at the Todd Mall Markers where local makers, artists and food vendors bring the town centre to life. Browse handmade crafts, fresh produce and unique gifts while enjoying live music and a relaxed Sunday morning vibe. SUN 11 & 25 OCT | 9AM-1PM ALICE SPRINGS TOWN COUNCIL LAWNS FREE toddmallmarkets.com.au Kirtan Mantra Night Enjoy the community Kirtan Gathering in Alice Springs, offering an authentic evening of guided heartfelt Kirtan – mantra meditation accompanied by music. Enjoy the atmosphere and immerse yourself in a truly meditative experience. SAT 17 OCT | 6.30-8.30PM RHEBO HALL FREE asmy.org.au Bindi Enterprises Discover a new skill with the chance to create digital artwork and transform it into fabric repeats. Open to all levels, the class fosters creativity, inclusivity and provides disability support. EVERY TUE | 1-3PM BINDI ENTERPRISES $130-$300 bindienterprises.org.au
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swimming, pickleball, and the Cycling NT Territory Championships, inviting participants to connect, compete and experience the heart of Australia.
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DECKCHAIR CINEMA JERVOIS ROAD, DARWIN WATERFRONT $20 | $16 CONC $11 MEMB/CHILD | $47 FAM deckchaircinema.com.au
EVERY TUE | 6-7.15PM GUTS STUDIO $20 | $160 CLASS PASS gutsdance.org.au Brewpub Trivia Night Round up your mates and put those noggins to good use at this weekly trivia night. With pizza specials and happy hour if you scoot in a bit earlier, it’s a sweet way to spend a Thursday. EVERY THU 5PM HAPPY HOUR | 7.30PM TRIVIA ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO alicespringsbrewingco.com.au
FRI 16 OCT, 7PM | MON 19 OCT, 7PM First Frames Celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at First Frames, a special night of Year 12 student films under the stars at the Deckchair Cinema. Featuring bold, creative works from Darwin High School’s Film class, as well as contributors from other Territory schools, this showcase captures fresh stories and emerging voices.
Big Girls Don’t Cry THU 22 OCT | 7PM Power Ballad
In rural New Zealand in 2006, 14-year-old Sid longs to escape the awkwardness of adolescence. Drawn into the orbit of a group of older teens, she experiments with desire, identity and the internet while imitating those whose acceptance she craves. Paloma Schneideman’s intimate drama captures the vulnerability of becoming yourself. THU 8 OCT, 7PM | FRI 16 OCT, 9PM
A wedding singer sets out for revenge when a fading pop star steals his song and turns it into a career-reviving hit. Directed by John Carney, this musical comedy blends big songs, bruised egos, and an unlikely quest for payback in a heartfelt story about ambition, creativity, and getting your moment in the spotlight.
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Two hapless gym employees find a CIA agent’s memoir and hatch a disastrous blackmail scheme in this star-studded Coen Brothers comedy. SUN 11 OCT | 7PM Earth’s Greatest Enemy
Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance An introduction to different elements of contemporary dance practice including technique, improvisation, learning choreography, sharing space with other bodies, and getting all your bones and muscles moving!
detective with a world-weary Belfast cop. Forced to work together to recover £26 million, the unlikely partners find their investigation spiralling through wild twists.
When a patient dies under mysterious circumstances, Parisian psychoanalyst Lilian Steiner becomes convinced it was murder. Enlisting her ex-husband to investigate, she is drawn into an increasingly strange mystery, a sophisticated blend of comedy, noir, and psychological drama. THU 29 OCT | 7PM
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Mparntwe/Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF) MASIFF takes over the Araluen Arts Centre and Alice Springs Cinema, delivering an unforgettable program of local, national and international cinema in the Red Centre. The Festival shines a spotlight on regional storytelling, celebrating the creativity of Central Australian filmmakers and amplifying remote voices that deserve to be heard.
Chasing Millions Loosely inspired by the recordbreaking 2004 Northern Bank robbery, this lively heist comedy pairs a determined Australian
THU 15 OCT - MON 26 OCT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE & ALICE SPRINGS CINEMA $10-$20 | $160 FESTIVAL PASS masiff.com.au
Journalist Abby Martin investigates the vast environmental footprint of the United States military, an institution largely absent from climate debate. Drawing on testimony from veterans, scientists and frontline communities, this provocative documentary traces poisoned ecosystems, contaminated bases, and the hidden climate costs of global warfare.
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Anthony Taufa plays Macbeth
Australia’s premier theatre company presenting works of William Shakespeare – aka The Bard – returns to Northern Territory stages to present one of his most famous works, Macbeth.
SYDNEY'S BELL SHAKESPEARE has been doing the rounds on stages across the country since 1990, proving time and time again that Shakespeare’s works are anything but passe despite being penned centuries ago.
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Following a bloody battle, Macbeth and his comrade Banquo are met by three Weird Sisters, who prophesise that Macbeth will one day be king. Unable to shake the thought, Macbeth tells his wife, Lady Macbeth. Driven by an insatiable hunger for power, posterity and certainty, the two commit a murder that, in turn, sets in motion the unravelling of their sanity.
The award-winning theatre company returns to stages in Darwin and Alice Springs to present what’s regarded as Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller, and follows the story of Scottish general Macbeth, famous for his exploits on the battlefield.
With blood on their hands, they face the dire consequences of their despicable actions. Under the direction of Peter Evans, with Anthony Taufa in the title role and Matilda Ridgway as Lady Macbeth, this terrifying portrayal of moral collapse takes audiences on an intense journey into the dark heart of humanity. Evans says Taufa’s portrayal of the title character is moving, supported by an exceptional cast.
Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth WHEN SAT 10 OCT | 7.30PM AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE COST $72-$78 INFO araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au WHEN TUE 13 OCT | 10.30AM & 7.30PM AT AANT CENTRE COST $30-$45 INFO yourcentre.com.au
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“Anthony is a ‘feeling’ actor. He has ready access to his emotions which makes for an ideal Macbeth, as Shakespeare has created a brutal warrior with an active and vibrant imagination – Macbeth is a killer and poet. We hear directly from Macbeth, so Anthony’s warmth and charisma is disarming,” he says. “Anthony is a delight to work with. He is a great company member and glue for the ensemble. He is very funny and warm, which is ideal when working on a dark play with difficult scenes and themes. This cast and crew is experienced and kind and full of fun, I couldn’t ask for better collaborators.” The respect flows both ways, as Taufa appreciates Evans’ collaborative
approach when directing. “He has a very strong aesthetic in his productions, so I was taken aback by how collaboratively he works on the floor with his actors. He’s generous and has allowed me to flourish in my weirdness and make strong choices playing the title character.” Despite his passing more than 400 years ago, Shakespeare’s works remain the most performed and produced in the world, The Bard widely regarded as the greatest writer of English works in history. Throughout his life, he penned around 38 plays and 154 sonnets. Evans believes Shakespeare’s enduring appeal lies in their relatability. “The plays have stories that still resonate, and the characters have obstacles we find fascinating. Even if we can’t relate to a Scottish noble wishing to be king, we understand ambition, and hopefully we can relate to the guilt the characters become consumed with.” Taufa relishes the opportunity to be able to perform Shakespeare’s work. “I enjoy working on The Bard because I enjoy words. I am a lover of Crosswords, etymology and word manipulation, and the pioneer – the threshold and the pinnacle of modern English is William Shakespeare. A great measure of an actor is to perform and thrive doing Shakespeare,” he says. Always included on the Bell Shakespeare touring circuit, the cast and crew are all keen to return to the NT, with performances in the Top End and Red Centre. “It is always a pleasure to tour the NT. The audiences have been coming to the company for many, many years but also to perform for the young people and give them an experience of Shakespeare in performance is special for us,” Evans says. “Then there is the natural beauty of touring to Darwin and Alice Springs, which is a highlight for the actors and crew.”
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Australian Burlesque Festival THU 1 OCT | 6-9PM THE ROASTERY $5 DONATION reddirtpoetry.com.au Australian Burlesque Festival SAT 3 OCT | 8PM ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE $70-$80 australianburlesquefest.com Celebrate 17 years of glamour, glitter and burlesque magic at The Big Tease Soiree presented by the Australian Burlesque Festival. Step into a world of shimmering costumes, dazzling performances and timeless elegance as an extraordinary cast of acclaimed and international artists take to the stage.
Forget happily ever after. Shake & Stir Theatre Co drags The Brothers Grimm out of the storybook and into the shadows with GRIMM – a dark, decadent reimagining of the fairytales you thought you knew. Be warned. These bedtime stories may cause nightmares.
WORDS BROOKE GIBBS IMAGE CAMERON GRANT
WITH DARKENED CORRIDORS and haunting landscapes, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and many other intriguing characters emerge from the shadows, the truth behind their stories – warts and all – boil and bubble to the surface.
production, as she also steps into the roles of adapter and actor. Lee finds beauty in retelling these stories through the way they dissect and unpack the themes, morals, the characters, and what they represent.
and we’re able to really stretch our legs in them, so to speak, because the set is basically like a slightly tilted playground, so we climb, we jump, we disappear into the trapdoors and piano, and all sorts,” Lee says.
Co-Artistic Director Nick Skubikj attributes the success of GRIMM to what Shake & Stir has long suspected about the enduring power of the Grimm tales.
“Back in the day when they were told … Obviously a lot has changed since then, and a lot sadly hasn’t, but the stories and the characters sit neatly beside each other. It’s not like we start with Little Red Riding Hood, wrap it up, and then go into Cinderella. The characters and stories are intertwined and each story bleeds into the other," Lee says.
“We get to jump around and swing off things, and the costumes really support the ensemble-style storytelling, and each character has got its iconic piece. Little Red Riding Hood obviously has got her delicious red velvety cape, and the Big Bad Wolf has got his flamboyant fur, but they all work together and help us tell the stories, and shift from one character to another.”
“These stories have fascinated us for years. Reworked and adapted time and time again, seeing audiences respond so strongly to the original versions’ darkness, humour and complexity has been highly rewarding,” Skubij says. “They’re stories people think they know, but here, the audience will see something a bit different. Because of this, the morals, the brutality, and theatrical surprise feel startlingly new and still relevant. GRIMM lets some hard truths rise to the surface.” GRIMM is helmed by awardwinning writer and director Daniel Evans, who brings his signature blend of precision storytelling and theatrical surprise, delivering a production that is visually arresting, sharply paced and rich in atmosphere. Co-Artistic Director Nelle Lee wears multiple hats across the
“Rumpelstiltskin appears in Ashputtel’s story, and the Big Bad Wolf has a slightly surprising ending, but the whole time we are definitely giving a solid nod and paying homage to the original characters and what they stood for, but I hope people walk away reflecting on why we tell these stories, why they’ve stood the test of time, and what we want to achieve by retelling them.” Adding to GRIMM’s bewitching visual identity is the work of celebrated Australian fashion designer and Marrithiyal man, Paul McCann. “He did a brilliant job of balancing that classic fairytale whimsy vibe with something that is practical,
FRI 2 OCT | 8PM AANT CENTRE $65-$70 australianburlesquefest.com
Australian Burlesque Festival Workshops
Want to learn the art of burlesque? Bonita Danger Doll hosts Low Flow – Floorwork 101. RedBone hosts Stop, Drop & Roll – You’re on Fire!
Room on the Broom SUN 4 OCT | 10AM-12.30PM RED HOT ARTS $50-$55 australianburlesquefest.com
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. Adapted from the awardwinning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the team behind The Gruffalo brings songs, laughs, and scary fun for children and their grown-ups. FRI 16 OCT | 9.30AM, 12PM & 5.30PM AANT CENTRE $35 yourcentre.com.au
Dark, daring and deliciously unexpected, GRIMM invites audiences to leave the fairytales they remember at the door and step into a world where happily ever after was never guaranteed.
Craic Hole Craic Hole is one of Darwin’s most chaotic comedy nights with a twist. One topic. New jokes. 10 comedians. One winner. Hosted by RJ Carey and Jack Russell, comedians battle it out while the audience decided the best craic.
GRIMM
SAT 17 OCT | 7PM TOP FLOOR COMEDY $30 topfloorcomedydarwin.com.au
WHEN SAT 26 SEP | 7.30PM AT ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE COST $68 INFO araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au WHEN THU 1 & FRI 2 OCT | 7.30PM AT AANT CENTRE COST $60-$65 INFO yourcentre.com.au
RED CENTRE The Dirty Word The Dirty Word is Alice Springs’ long-running open mic poetry night, the home of original poetry where spoken word, confession, satire, and truth collide. Step up
Traveller - Alice Beat Festival The NT Music School showcases the creativity, passion, teamwork, and talent of young people from local and remote schools in the Alice and Barkly regions. It features the BEAT Choir, student band, instrumental ensembles, soloists, hosts, and a rock band. THU 15 OCT | 7PM ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE $12-$15 araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au Lighting the Dark
A bold new work by Chris Dyke, a dancer and choreographer living with Down Syndrome. With the mesmerising Dancenorth Ensemble by his side, Chris leads the way, transforming the stage into a portal where love and light illuminate the darkness. A masterpiece of collaboration and community, Lighting the Dark reminds us of the complexity of life’s challenges. SAT 17 OCT | 7PM ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE $50-$60 araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
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4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Big Girls Don’t Cry 7 Chasing Millions 7 MASIFF 9 Room on the Broom 12 The Monster is Real 17 Fridays at Speargrass 19 Balearic Babylon Fridays 19 Live Lunches at the Roastery 19 Friday Night Live Sessions
6 InVogue Dancing 6 Mat Pilates 7 MASIFF 15 Darwin Divercity Series (last chance) 15 Bindi Digital Art Prize (opening) 17 Fridays at Speargrass 19 Balearic Babylon Fridays 19 Live Lunches at the Roastery 19 Friday Night Live Sessions
22 THU 23 FRI
6 Musical Bingo 6 Senior Yoga 7 Brewpub Trivia Night 7 First Frames 7 MASIFF 13 Memento2026:Still (last chance)
6 Musical Bingo 6 Senior Yoga 7 Brewpub Trivia Night 7 A Private Life
SAT 18 SUN 7 MASIFF
17 12 The Monster is Real
6 Movement Medicine 6 Breathwork and Meditation 6 Kirtan Meditation 12 The Monster is Real 17 Sunday Share Brunch 17 High Tea 19 Sunday Live at Splash 19 Sunday Sessions
6 Medieval Feast Costume Crafting Day 7 MASIFF 19 Saturday Night at Babs
19 Direct from the UK – The Road Stewart Show
13 The Tactile Wall Art Project (opening)
5 October Business Month (ends) 6 Explore Birds and Butterflies 6 Halloween Murder Mystery 13 Buildup (last chance) 19 Saturday Night at Babs
6 Movement Medicine 6 Breathwork and Meditation 6 Kirtan Meditation 6 Harmony & Humour Bar Choir 6 Geek Up 7 Todd Mall Markets 7 Power Ballad 7 MASIFF 17 Sunday Share Brunch 17 High Tea 19 Sunday Live at Splash 19 Sunday Sessions
14 Desert Mob (last chance)
24 SAT 25 SUN
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Kirtan Mantra Night 7 MASIFF 9 Craic Hole 9 Lighting the Dark 19 Saturday Night at Babs
6 Gaming After Dark 6 End of Month Milonga 15 Mountains Walking (last chance) 17 Fridays at Speargrass 19 Rob Mills Performs the Songs of Bon Jovi 19 Tchami 19 Balearic Babylon Fridays 19 Live Lunches at the Roastery 19 Friday Night Live Sessions
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6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Drag Queens Bingo 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Vinyasa Flow 6 Senior Pilates 19 Hot n Cold Big Band
6 Mums and Bubs Pilates 7 MASIFF
6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Drag Queens Bingo 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Vinyasa Flow 6 Senior Pilates 7 MASIFF 17 Oktoberfest Dinner 19 Hot n Cold Big Band
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6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Tuesday Meditations 7 Bindi Enterprises 7 Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance
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6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Tuesday Meditations 7 Bindi Enterprises 7 Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance 7 MASIFF 12 The Monster is Real
19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED
6 Mums and Bubs Pilates 7 Chasing Millions 7 MASIFF 12 The Monster is Real
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OCT 2026
6 Mat Pilates 6 Learning from the Edge in a Changing World 9 GRIMM 9 Australian Burlesque Festival 13 Memento2026:Still (opening) 17 Fridays at Speargrass 19 Balearic Babylon Fridays 19 Queen Forever – Greatest Hits Tour 19 Live Lunches at the Roastery 19 Friday Night Live Sessions
01 THU 02 FRI 5 October Business Month (starts) 6 Babylon Chess Club 6 Musical Bingo 6 Senior Yoga 7 Brewpub Trivia Night 9 GRIMM 9 The Dirty Word 17 A Tim Adams Riesling Vertical Exploration
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13 Clay on Country (opening)
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Tuesday Meditations 7 Bindi Enterprises 7 Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance
05 MON 06 TUE
19 First Sunday Blues
6 Mums and Bubs Pilates 15 Darwin Divercity Series (opening)
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Club Krock 6 InVogue Dancing 13 Buildup (opening) 17 Fridays at Speargrass 18 Palmerston Classics 19 Clara Crocodile Live! 19 Sunset Sounds: Sally Balfour 19 Karaoke at Dinah Beach 19 Balearic Babylon Fridays 19 Live Lunches at the Roastery 19 Friday Night Live Sessions
09 FRI
6 Movement Medicine 6 Breathwork and Meditation 6 Kirtan Meditation 9 Australian Burlesque Festival – Workshops 17 The Strange Sea | A Rare Conservas Tasting 17 Sunday Share Brunch 17 High Tea 19 Darwin Celtic Music Sessions 19 Sunday Live at Splash 19 Sunday Sessions
03 SAT 04 SUN 9 Australian Burlesque Festival
6 Two Doors Down: A Dolly Party 14 Kapi (Water). (last chance) 19 Dan Costa Trio 19 Queen Forever – Greatest Hits Tour 19 Saturday Night at Babs
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12 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THU
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Musical Bingo 6 Senior Yoga 7 Brewpub Trivia Night 7 Big Girls Don’t Cry 13 We Need to Talk About the Stalker (opening)
07 WED 08 THU
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Drag Queens Bingo 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Vinyasa Flow 6 Senior Pilates 17 German Week Trivia Night 19 Hot n Cold Big Band
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4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 10x10 Darwin 6 Musical Bingo 6 Senior Yoga 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Brewpub Trivia Night 7 MASIFF 9 Traveller – Alice Beat Festival
4 Seven Deadly Gins
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Drag Queens Bingo 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Vinyasa Flow 6 Senior Pilates 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Earth’s Greatest Enemy 17 Desert Mob After Dark 19 Hot n Cold Big Band
8 Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Fruit Bat Trivia 6 Sunset Yoga 6 Tuesday Meditations 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Bindi Enterprises 7 Open Contemporary with GUTS Dance 8 Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth
6 Peeny & Veeny Paint Party 6 Harmony & Humour Bar Choir 6 Movement Medicine 6 Breathwork and Meditation 6 Kirtan Meditation 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 7 Todd Mall Markets 7 Burn After Reading 17 Sunday Share Brunch 17 High Tea 19 Sunday Live at Splash 19 Sunday Sessions
6 Mums and Bubs Pilates 6 Alice Springs Masters Games
4 Seven Deadly Gins 6 Club Tropical Milonga 6 Alice Springs Masters Games 14 Stealing My Dad (last chance) 17 Learn To Bake Foccacia 18 Palmerston Family Proms 19 Clara Crocodile Live! 19 ZAZA ZOO Vinyl Launch Warehouse Party 19 The Steve Sedergreen Trio 19 Saturday Night at Babs
VISUAL ARTS
EDDIE TRAINWRECK & THE MONSTERS
Rob Brown, 'Untitled', 2026, acrylic on board, 30x40cm
Renowned local artist and mischief maker Rob Brown returns to present his latest solo exhibition, this time, inspired by the monsters that lurk under the bed – or more accurately, as Brown points out, in the cupboard. WORDS TIERNEY WHITE
MORE THAN 40 artworks, uniform in size in ornate golden frames, adorn the gallery walls of Qubit this month. Within each mismatched frame, quirky characters are on display, some with freaky or random expressions and – on brand for Brown – a bit of cheek, giving us a sneaky glimpse into the inner workings of his wildly creative mind. The Monster Is Real is inspired by a range of childhood themes, like being scared of monsters, superheroes, cartoon characters, and going to the zoo. But there’s one source of inspiration Brown was influenced by the most. “Eddie T rainwreck is my adopted stepson, and I don't think I was a good stepdad, 'cause I'd never done it before. And he was a little sh-t, but then again, he'd never had a stepdad before,” he says. “And he was cross-eyed. Well, probably, he still is. He's got this lazy left eye that, when you talk to him, it’d go in circles everywhere. It used to drive me nuts. And he dribbles. Probably still dribbles. He's a bit daft. Now, he'd be 30-something? He still lives in Darwin.” Brown was inspired through Eddie Trainwreck’s experiences, particularly fearing the monsters he was certain lurked under his bed. But luckily, his stepdad set the record straight for him. “One time, he was crying in the bedroom, in middle of the night. I came in, and he said ‘there's a monster under the bed!’. I thought, well, what the f-ck am I gonna do if there's a monster under the bed?” Brown says. “So, I just told him that they normally come from the cupboard, and they are real. The monster is real, and they turn the lights out. So, I left him there, and I didn't really know how to be a dad, but these things I thought were good. Good learning for the future. Toughen him up a bit, kind of thing. “He was about 13 when he didn't want to play peek-a-boo anymore, 'cause it made him cry. So that's when I realised he was coming of age, turning into a man.”
The Monster Is Real WHEN FRI 16 – TUE 20 OCT OPENING FRI 16 OCT | 6PM AT QUBIT GALLERY INFO qubitgallery.com.au
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Brown’s been drawing since he was a kid, only taking to the paintbrushes when he went to art school. Paint is the medium he’s been celebrated for across his more than 30-year artistic career. “I was a little nervous about the free flow of painting, so that wasn't until art school. So, it was always pen and ink, illustration. And then painting at
Rob Brown, 'Kicking Fish with Dad', 2026, acrylic on board, 30x40cm
art school, after.” Painting is a cathartic experience for Brown, as he engages some familiar rituals to get the creative juices flowing. “When I’m in the studio, I get the wine going, the music going, the incense burning.” Once creative mode is activated with the aforementioned steps, Brown doesn’t get to work with a set theme in mind. He reckons it interrupts the creative process. But somehow, at the end of each creative binge, there’s something that ends up tying it all together. “I go with the flow, but then, suddenly, this one has a father and son. It'll be about my dad! And then after about three paintings, it's like, well, what's with all the animals? Okay, it'll be about Australian animals. Oh, what's the UFO in there for? Oh, there's another UFO. What's going on here? Oh, a monster. What's going on? It just progresses. And I can't keep with a theme, I’ve just never had that.” The use of gold ornate frames around each piece is Brown’s way of, in a way, sticking his middle finger up at the prestige of fine art. “That's the kind of irony of it too, right? Like those kinds of frames you find in very esteemed galleries, and castles and palaces, typically from the time when they were created, you know?” he says. “Even though the exhibition itself is about an absolute idiot, the hardware is fancy … set in a gold-gilded frame. It's kind of poking fun at the history of art, which is kind of nice. The Mona Lisa, for example, that was in one of those fancy gold frames, and just I took that idea and put the monster thing in there. It's just fun. But hopefully, it'll look nice.” A varied mix of bright and dark textured canvases depict cartoon characters, superheroes, quirky animals, and of course, Eddie Trainwreck, who features with Brown doing dad/kid stuff. You know, like kicking fish. “There’s one of Eddie and I poking rocks with sticks – good, healthy stuff – and kicking fish. There’s also one of Eddie playing with his w-lly while I'm explaining the galaxy and universe to him.” If this all seems odd, that’s because it is. But it’s nothing short of what we’d expect from one of Darwin’s most charismatic and unique creatives.
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OUTSTATION GALLERY
MIDPUL GALLERY
7 Anchorage Court, Darwin outstationgallery.com.au
54 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800 cdu.edu.au
BUILDUP
Meagan Jacobs, 'Rock Stack', 2026, acrylic on board, framed, 80x60cm
Jayana Andy, 'Tjukula/waterhole', 2022
CLAY ON COUNTRY
Outstation Gallery proudly announces its inaugural exhibition, Buildup. October marks a dramatic change of season, charged with regrowth, shifting winds and gathering clouds. To greet the change, the exhibition brings together artists with direct links to the Northern Territory – Steve Gough, Molly Burrage, Meagan Jacobs, Sonia Martignon, and Julia Collinson. FRI 9 – SAT 31 OCT | OPENING FRI 9 OCT, 5PM
Clay on Country is a collection of works from artists in Central Australia, and was developed to coincide with Apmere Mparntwe, the 16th Australian Ceramics Triennale held in Mparntwe/Alice Springs in 2022. The collection features some established ceramic artists and some artists reconnecting with the medium after a hiatus, plus others incorporating clay into their practice for the first time. It was first displayed in 2022 at Araluen Art Centre, and in the years since, has travelled to 10 galleries across the country to include Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland. The tour has also featured artist talks and public programs in each location, including making workshops with some of the featured artists. This month, it ends its journey back in the NT at Midpul Art Gallery at CDU. FRI 9 OCT, 2026 – SAT 6 FEB, 2027 | OPENING FRI 9 OCT, 6PM
UNTITLED GALLERY + STUDIO
Unit 3/1 Clocktower Caryota Crt, Coconut Grove darwincommunityarts.org
MEMENTO26:STILL In an increasingly frenetically paced, tumultuous world, choosing stillness is an act of rebellion. Still invokes notions of contemplation, resilience, and resistance. Each artist has interpreted the theme, resulting in small works that showcase more than two centuries of combined, sustained art practice. FRI 2 – THU 22 OCT OPENING FRI 2 OCT, 5.30PM
NCCA
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art Vimy Lane, Parap | nccart.com.au
Marita Albers, 'Still Life Amongst the Chickens' (detail), acrylic on canvas
THE TACTILE WALL ART PROJECT
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE STALKER:
BY MARIA GRUJICIC
THERESE RITCHIE
Tactile Wall Art Exhibition by Maria Grujicic Studio, 2025 Therese Ritchie, 'Untitled', 2026, digital print on Ilford Smooth Pearl, 56x120cm
Therese Ritchie's latest exhibition turns years of unwanted intrusion into photographic portraits – bodies inscribed with text, faces hidden behind masks drawn from film, meme, and popular culture. Confronting and dark, the works make visible an experience too often left unspoken.
The Tactile Wall Art Project is an evolving, interactive exhibition, connecting children, teenagers, parents and educators through sensory exploration, play, and collaborative making. Beginning with Maria Grujicic’s tactile installation, it develops across three weeks as workshop participants and visitors respond, create, add, interact, and help transform the gallery environment.
FRI 9 OCT – SAT 14 NOV | OPENING THU 8 OCT, 6PM
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ABORIGINAL BUSH TRADERS
Shop 4, 19 The Mall, Charles Darwin Centre aboriginalbushtraders.com
ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
61 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au | $8, $6 Conc, $20 Fam | Free NT residents
DESERT MOB Dora Griffiths, 'Stealing My Dad' (detail)
Showcasing over 30 Art Centres, the Desert Mob 2026 Exhibition and is an invitation to view hundreds of works by artists who are members of Aboriginal-governed community art centres across Central Australia. Join the artists for the official opening at the Araluen Arts Centre. UNTIL SUN 25 OCT Lindy Nungarrayi Brodie, ‘Old Station’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on cotton, 92x122cm. Courtesy of Barkly Regional Arts and Desart. Photo Fiona Morrison
HOLDING COUNTRY ARALUEN ART COLLECTION
Digital image, taken on Kodak disposable camera, Ngurawanajirri Art Centre. Arthur Puruntatameri outside the Art Centre carving shed with works in progress. Photo Marie Yvonne Tipumantumirri.
COMMUNITY LENS A photography exhibition showcasing life on Country through the eyes of artists and arts workers from remote Aboriginal Art Centres. Captured on disposable film cameras, these authentic, unfiltered images celebrate everyday moments, culture and connection, offering a rare and deeply personal perspective of communities across Australia. UNTIL THU 31 DEC
KAPI (WATER). Albert Namatjira, 'Albert’s camp near Mount Hermannsburg', 1941, watercolour on paper, 23.5x34.5cm Araluen Art Collection, acquired in 1992
Curated from the Araluen Collection, these artworks celebrate the enduring connection between Aboriginal people and Country across Central Australia. Vast grassy plains, spinifex covered sandhills, winding creek beds, rocky ranges and water soakages are brought to life through painting. UNTIL THU 31 DEC
GYRACC
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre Lot 3238 Stuart Hwy, Katherine | gyracc.org.au
STEALING MY DAD
DORA GRIFFITHS
Sandy Willie, 'Kali Kali (Sandy Willi)', acrylic on canvas, 40.6x55.9cm
Tjarlirli and Kaltukatjara Art Centres are located on either side of the Northern Territory and Western Australia borders. Their artists are part of the contemporary Western Desert art movement, creating works deeply connected to Country, culture and ancestral homelands, continuing stories passed down through generations. UNTIL SAT 3 OCT
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This exhibition tells the real story of Dora’s Dad, Alan Griffiths, when he was a young boy in the 1930s living at Victoria River Downs Station. One day, a head stockman tied Alan to a tree in Jasper Gorge, planning to take him away from his family.
UNTIL SAT 10 OCT Dora Griffiths, 'Stealing My Dad' (detail)
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AANT CENTRE
MAGNT
93 Mitchell St, Darwin yourcentre.com.au
19 Conacher Street, The Gardens magnt.net.au 2026 Telstra Art Award Winner, Ryan Presley, 'Our lifestyle of tranquillity undisturbed ' (detail), 2026, oil paint on polyester, 187x152cm. Photo: Charlie Bliss
DARWIN DIVERCITY SERIES GEORGIA POLITIS The Darwin Divercity Series began in 2020 as a passion project by award-winning Darwin photographer Georgia Politis, created to celebrate the diverse community of the Top End through portraiture and storytelling. Georgia has photographed and documented 100 members of the community, capturing their portraits and sharing the personal stories behind each face.
TELSTRA NATSIAA
A Mother's Love
Telstra NATSIAA is the longest running and most prestigious event for Indigenous artists in the country. The 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) exhibition celebrates and reflects the breadth and specificity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, histories, cultures and connections to Country.
MON 5 – FRI 23 OCT | OPENING MON 5 OCT, 5PM, $15
UNTIL MON 24 JAN, 2027
BINDI ENTERPRISES
47 Elder St, Alice Springs bindienterprises.org.au
THE ROASTERY
8 McMinn St, Darwin darwinvisualarts.com.au
Jenny Taylor, 'Burning world', 2026, oil on board, detail one panel of a triptych, 60x80cm
BINDI DIGITAL ART PRIZE 2026
Bindi Digital Art Prize, 2025
Bindi Enterprises invites you to celebrate and explore the rich diversity of talent within Australia’s digital arts community, with a special focus on uplifting emerging artists shaping the future of creative expression. The opening event features special guest speakers, food and drink, the announcement of the 2026 Winners and live music by Alice Kings.
MOUNTAINS WALKING "The mountains are alive, they are knowing, and down to the last little hill and gully they summon respect and care." - Jennifer Taylor
UNTIL FRI 30 OCT
FRI 23 OCT – FRI 6 NOV | OPENING FRI 23 OCT, 6-8PM
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EXPLORE
DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA October brings with it plenty of energy to Central Australia. From world-class Aboriginal art exhibitions and workshops to a milestone sporting celebration, and big red desert landscapes begging to be explored, Alice Springs is the place to be this spring. Art takes centre stage with Desert Mob, one of Australia’s longest-running celebrations of contemporary Aboriginal art. The 2026 exhibition brings together work from artists across the desert regions, with the program also featuring the Vincent Lingiari Art Award (VLAA). This year’s award marks 50 years of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976, with the exhibition theme ‘Our Country, Our Culture: 50 Years of Land Rights’. West MacDonnell Ranges. Photo Tourism and Events NT
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Both exhibitions are on display at Araluen Arts Centre through the month, making it a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience the art of remote communities. It’s game on! The Alice Springs Masters Games returns for its 40th anniversary, turning the town into a week-long celebration of sport, competition and community. With more than 25 sports on the program, expect plenty of action. Plus, you don’t have to be an athlete to get involved! The atmosphere around town is reason enough to head along, cheer from the sidelines or volunteer and soak up the buzz. And when you’ve had your fill of competition and culture? October is a great time to experience Central Australia’s landscapes before summer really cranks up. Get out early for a hike in the West Macs, tackle a section of the Larapinta Trail, explore Alice Springs’ walking and cycling trails, or simply find a spectacular spot to watch the desert light change at sunrise or sunset. Art, sport, adventure and a whole lot of red dirt – October is looking pretty good in the Red Centre.
INFO discovercentralaustralia.com
FOOD & DRINK
SAT 7 & SUN 8 NOVEMBER
Desert Mob After Dark returns for an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating art, music and food. Enjoy a taste of country with a unique alfresco dining experience featuring bush foods and flavours hosted by Rayleen Brown, of Kungkas Can Cook, alongside Maxi and the Yaye’s Café team. WED 14 OCT | 6PM ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE
$180 desertmob.com
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DESERT MOB AFTER DARK
German Week Trivia Night Celebrate German Week with the German Association in Darwin. Test your knowledge of German food, beer, history, culture and traditions in a fun trivia night. Enjoy German-inspired pizza and locally brewed beer.
Explore seven vintages of Tim Adams Riesling, from 2016 to 2025, in an intimate vertical tasting. Compare how time and vintage affect aroma, flavour, acidity and texture, with 45ml of each wine and individually selected nibbles.
WED 7 OCT | 6PM THE LAST SUPPER $10 thelastsupper.com.au
The Strange Sea | A Rare Conservas Tasting
OVER 100 HANDCRAFT STALLS FOOD STALLS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC, CHRISTMAS RAFFLES, FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED AND LOADS OF PARKING
TERRITORY NETBALL STADIUM 235 ABALA ROAD MARRARA
A Tim Adams Riesling Vertical Exploration
THU 1 OCT | 6PM THE LAST SUPPER $75 thelastsupper.com.au
GATES OPEN 9AM-4PM BOTH DAYS
Learn to Bake Focaccia Get hands-on and learn to make focaccia dough, creamy labne, and fresh butter from scratch. This interactive class guides participants through each step, with focaccia dough, a labne setup, and handmade butter to take home and enjoy after overnight preparation. SAT 10 OCT | 1.30PM THE LAST SUPPER $85 thelastsupper.com.au
Discover the world of premium conservas at this intimate guided seafood tasting. Sample rare delicacies from Australia, Spain and Portugal, including monkfish liver, razor clams, Victorian tiger abalone and grilled sea cucumber, while exploring the stories and traditions behind each tin.
Oktoberfest Dinner Enjoy a hearty Oktoberfest dinner featuring smoked sausage, pork belly, sauerkraut, potato salad, and traditional Bavarian-inspired accompaniments. Pair the feat with German-style beers, Riesling or schnapps while classic oompah tunes create the perfect atmosphere for a fun-filled night of Bavarian cheer.
SUN 4 OCT | 1PM THE LAST SUPPER $129 thelastsupper.com.au
WED 21 OCT | 6PM THE LAST SUPPER $50-$89 thelastsupper.com.au
Fridays at Speargrass
Get amongst the Friday fun at Speargrass as the doors to the distillery open to the public. Try the new cocktails each week, listen to some music, and up your gin education. Learn something new, meet someone new, and drink something delicious. Cin-cin! EVERY FRI | 4-10PM SPEARGRASS DISTILLERY FREE speargrass.au Sunday Share Brunch Enjoy a relaxed dining experience designed for generous share plates and easy conversation. Delve into the brunch favourites and signature spritzes, perfect for gathering friends and family over good food and free-flow beverages. EVERY SUN | 11.30AM-2PM PEPPERBERRY $15-$65 pepperberryrestaurant.com.au
LARRAKIA COMMUNITYLED PROJECTS An opportunity for Larrakia people to spend time on Country, share knowledge, strengthen culture, and lead activities connected around four local creeks. Projects of all sizes are welcome.
www.creekconnections.org/ larrakia-community-led-projects or contact projects@landcarent. org.au
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MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC, PALMERSTON STYLE
in solo roles, as well as our fantastic guest concertmaster and soloist, Markiyan Melnychenko, a true virtuoso, in the sparkling Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, a real showpiece for violin and orchestra.” There is also plenty for classical music newcomers to discover, with the program moving across centuries and styles. “We will also play some very old music for brass, originally written for the Basilica di San Marco in Venice by Gabrieli, and finish with one of the great orchestral classics, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol,” Mills says. “All the pieces we are going to play are classics. They are loved by both musicians and audiences from generation to generation because they contain something of enduring value that is rediscovered afresh by each succeeding generation. That is why they endure through time.” The following morning, the atmosphere changes completely. Palmerston Family Proms is designed to introduce younger audiences to the orchestra in a relaxed, interactive environment, making it an ideal first taste of classical music for children and their families. Hosted by DSO Community Engagement Officer and Principal Cellist Stephanie Arnold, the concert features guest conductor and DSO General Manager Paul Christ, along with instrument demonstrations from young musicians in the DSO Young Artists Program.
Forget the stuffy concert hall. Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) swaps the traditional setting for a basketball court, bringing two very different orchestral experiences to Palmerston for a weekend of music, discovery, and family fun.
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For the DSO, that connection with the next generation is an important part of its role as the Territory’s orchestra. THE DSO RETURNS to the Palmerston Recreation Centre for Palmerston Classics and Palmerston Family Proms, continuing its partnership with the City of Palmerston, bringing live orchestral music up close to audiences of all ages.
“The DSO is excited to make music for the families of Palmerston. Our visit is a signature event in our calendar,” Mills says.
It might seem like an unlikely home for a symphony orchestra, but according to DSO Artistic Director Richard Mills AO, the Recreation Centre has become a special part of the orchestra’s calendar.
And perhaps that is the real appeal of taking the orchestra beyond the traditional concert hall. Classical music can sometimes feel intimidating to newcomers, but put a symphony orchestra inside a local recreation centre and suddenly the experience becomes something much more accessible.
“The DSO looks forward to working in Palmerston each year. The basketball court we play in is really a wonderful concert venue. The sound of the orchestra in this venue is quite special, and the relationship with our audience is quite intimate,” Mills says.
There is also something wonderfully Territory about it. The DSO brings some of the great works of the orchestral canon to Palmerston, while creating an environment where seasoned classical music lovers can sit alongside people experiencing their first symphony.
Friday night’s Palmerston Classics is aimed at those looking for a proper night out, with a program packed with much-loved works from composers including Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Albéniz, Elgar and Rimsky-Korsakov.
It is music without the barriers. It is also a reminder that orchestral music belongs to everyone – not just those who already know their Mozart from their Rimsky-Korsakov.
The concert also puts some of the DSO’s own musicians firmly in the spotlight, with Stephen Pevely on clarinet, Rob Llewellyn on bassoon and Heath Parkinson on French horn, joining acclaimed Ukrainian-Australian violinist Markiyan Melnychenko as soloists. For Mills, that variety is an important part of what makes the concert work.
With weekend packages available, audiences can make a full event of it – enjoy dinner in Palmerston before Friday night’s performance, settle in for an evening of orchestral favourites, then return on Saturday morning for a very different kind of musical adventure with the family. If you’ve never experienced a symphony orchestra from the middle of a basketball court, this could be the perfect time to give it a go.
“The DSO belongs to the Northern Territory, and the music we play is for everybody to enjoy,” he says. “The program offers great variety and features many orchestra players offtheleash.net.au | 18
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Dan Costa’s music reflects his mixed background as well as his appreciation of the natural environment. He has performed on six continents and brings his project to Darwin for the first time. SAT 3 OCT | 7PM DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB $30-$40 darwinrailwayclub.org Queen Forever - Greatest Hits Tour This isn’t just a tribute – it’s a fullscale rock spectacle that captures the very essence of Queen. With upgraded staging, video backdrops and immersive audience interaction, this is Queen Forever’s most spectacular tour to date. SAT 3 OCT | 7.30-10PM AANT CENTRE $75 yourcentre.com.au
This relaxing monthly arvo of music is a must-see, must-do, must-hear. Strum a song and belt out a ballad or kick back with a drink in the shade while other talented musos do!
Sunset Sounds: Sally Balfour Experience the raw, captivating sounds of singer/songwriter Sally Balfour. Balfour’s music is more than just a sound – it’s a journey of sweet melodies and gut-punching emotion. Bring a picnic rug and gather in the amphitheatre for a night of beautiful Territory music. FRI 9 OCT | 5.30-8PM GYRACC, KATHERINE $10 facebook.com/gyracc Karaoke at Dinah Beach Warm up those vocal chords and get ready to take the stage, with best performance of the night scoring a $50 bar and $50 bistro voucher.. FRI 9 OCT | 6.30PM DINAH BEACH CRUISING YACHT ASSOCIATION FREE dbcya.com.au ZAZA ZOO Vinyl Launch Warehouse Party Join local instrumental hip hop/ psych rock trio ZAZA ZOO at this special a warehouse party to celebrate the vinyl release of their debut self-titled EP. The trio is joined by special guests, followed by a DJ set. BYO drinks.
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Direct from the UK – The Rod Stewart Show Celebrate and relive the magical smash hits of Sir Rod Stewart. Internationally acclaimed artist and powerhouse vocalist Shaun J. Marshall delivers the unmistakable raspy vocals and dynamic stage presence of the music legend himself. SAT 24 OCT | 7.30-10PM AANT CENTRE $69.90-$79.90 yourcentre.com.au Rob Mills Performs the Songs of Bon Jovi Celebrate over 40 years of iconic songs from one of the world’s most successful bands, Bon Jovi. To mark this milestone, some of Australia's best musicians come together with Aussie star of stage and screen, Rob Mills.
The Steve Sedergreen Trio
Renowned Melbourne jazz pianist and educator Steve Sedergreen brings his acclaimed trip to the Northern Territory for a special performance. A leading figure in Australian jazz, Sedergreen has performed at major festivals and venues across the country and is joined by two special guest musicians. SAT 10 OCT | 7-9PM
lesson with Swing Dance NT – a sure way to impress your friends. EVERY WED | 7.30-9.30PM $10 DARWIN RAILWAY CLUB hotandcoldbigband.weebly.com Sunday Live at Splash Get out your togs, bathers or swimmers for Sunday Live at Splash. This weekly event at Darwin Airport Resort's Splash Cafe offers a chilled afternoon of music, food, drinks, and connection, set against the beautiful backdrop of the new poolside space. Bliss. EVERY SUN | 2-4.30PM SPLASH CAFÉ, NOVOTEL DARWIN AIRPORT FREE darwinairporthotels.com.au Balearic Babylon Fridays Join Balearic Babylon Fridays on your way home from work as Piece & Quite spins tunes in the windows with a different guest each week.
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Saturday Night at Babs Join Babylon every Saturday for live DJ sets in the Austin Lane window. Different DJ every weekend. Always good tunes.
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SUN 4 OCT | 3-7PM TRACY VILLAGE FREE facebook.com/firstsundayblues Darwin Celtic Music Sessions Head long to Darwin's monthly Celtic music session, featuring local and visiting musicians playing through an array of traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Scotland and the Celtic diaspora. Newcomers welcome.
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From chart-chopping tracks including ‘Promesses’ and ‘Adieu’ to performing at iconic stages including Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra, Creamfields and Lollapalooza, Tchami has been at the forefront of electronic music for over a decade. FRI 30 OCT | 8PM MAYBERRY $35-$50 mayberrydarwin.com Hot n Cold Big Band The Hot n Cold Big Band celebrates the timeless appeal of jazz and swing music. Experience this 18-piece sensation, live on stage. Entertaining Darwin audiences every week since 2009, these cats are cool. Entry includes a dance
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nothing short of astonishing as he commands the stage with the same magnetic energy that made Freddie a legend. FRI 2 OCT | 7.30PM ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE $75 araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au Live Lunches at the Roastery The Roastery fills with music from local and travelling musicians. Enjoy lunch in an intimate setting with live music setting a cozy scene. For updates on who's playing next, keep an eye on their socials! EVERY FRI | 12-2PM THE ROASTERY CAFE FREE duyucoffee.net Friday Night Live Sessions Start your weekend right with a drink, dinner and live music in an intimate setting. Every Friday evening, The Roastery fills with music from local and travelling musicians every Friday evening. EVERY FRI | 5.30-8.30PM THE ROASTERY FREE duyucoffee.net Sunday Sessions Dive into some sweet tunes every Sunday at Alice Springs Brewing Co, and enjoy a few cold ones and a feed in the sunshine with friends and fam. Keen to strum a ditty or two? Throw your name in the hat! EVERY SUN | 4-8.30PM ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO FREE facebook.com/aspbco
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