ArtSpring – Theatre

Winner of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. Derived from ancient Greek, the word Poiesis means ‘to make’; specifically, to create something that has never existed before. New York-based Poiesis live up to their name: youthful and shaking up pre-conceptions of a traditional string quartet, they remain under-the-radar for many but are incredibly talented […]

Making his highly requested return to ArtSpring, Australian bluesman Lloyd Spiegel has spent decades earning acclaim as one of the most accomplished and engaging performers on the international roots music scene. A bluesman at his core, a guitarist by trade, a comedian by nature, and a showman at heart, his powerful vocals, jaw-dropping guitar prowess, […]

While some performances are aimed squarely at younger audiences, this colourful, flowing and thought-provoking experience engages children and adults alike, as it invites us all to reflect on how water shapes our lives, communities, and identities. Developed over three years in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Canada, it seamlessly blends spoken word, puppetry and object theatre […]

Young but traditional—Tulua have been described by the Irish Independent as “one of the hottest young prospects in traditional Irish music”. Hailing from the south east of Ireland, Tulua successfully toured Canada in 2025—including as official showcase artists at the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference in Montreal—and are now bringing their second album to our […]

NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2026 at 7.30pm ---- Few artists capture the beauty, humour, and complexity of modern life quite like Dan Mangan – and with Natural Lights, Mangan returns to his songs-for-the-camp-fire roots. Completely unplanned and recorded over six days by four best buds in a cabin by a lake, Mangan describes it […]

Award-winning jazz greats Phil Dwyer and Brad Turner celebrate the 100th birthday of eight legendary jazz artists who, in their own ways, laid the musical foundation for all who came after them. Phil and Brad are joined by a rhythm section including Chris Gestin, Conrad Good and Jesse Cahill—three of the most respected names on […]