Here’s Artsweek, HELEN MUSA’s latest wrap of what’s on where around the local arts scene this week.

The global TV dance phenomenon The Next Step’s Legacy World Tour brings the energy of the television series to the stage at Canberra Theatre, April 19.

The Queanbeyan-Palerang Heritage Festival returns, including the Bungendore Harvest Festival and Twilight Flow with live music. Bungendore and Sutton venues, April 17-19.

Academic, author, art historian and TV judge of Portrait Artist of the Year, Robert Wellington, will ask the question: “Should portraiture be a competition?” in the Andrew Sayers Memorial Lecture, National Portrait Gallery, April 22.   

The Buya Subi Woven Textile Fashion Show and Sulawesi Cultural Show presents a showcase of textile and performance traditions. Ainslie Arts Centre, April 20.

The Friends of the ANU Classic Museum presents a talk by Prof Edward Watts, who examines the longevity of the Roman state. RSS Auditorium, ANU, April 22.

Stage

• A playful reimagining of Margery Williams’ classic children’s story by Born in a Taxi blends physical theatre with live projections in a family-friendly production. Canberra Theatre Centre, April 17-18.
• Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit delivers an intense and philosophical portrayal of human relationships, where the true torment lies in each other. Belco Arts Centre Studio, April 15-18.
• Will Eno’s Thom Pain (based on nothing) returns in a new production. The Mill Theatre, April 16-25.
• Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros presents a powerful Theatre of the Absurd work. Joe Woodward Theatre, Daramalan College, April 18-25.

Concerts

• The Andromeda Sax Quartet presents Hazel, its debut Canberra concert, featuring the Australian premiere of Gemma Peacocke’s work alongside compositions by Jabra Latham and Alex Turley. Wesley Music Centre, April 17
• Welsh singer and broadcaster Aled Jones performs an intimate program showcasing his renowned vocal style. Queanbeyan Bicentennial Hall, The B, April 17.
• Buzz Bar presents a relaxed evening of music and community featuring Capo Creek performing a mix of lively and reflective songs. The Hive, Queanbeyan, April 17.
• The Canberra Bach Ensemble performs two Bach works, The Easter Oratorio Kommt, eilet und laufet BWV 249 and Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret BWV 31. St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manuka, April 18-19.
• Singer-songwriter Richard Marx brings his After Hours Australian tour, blending hit songs with personal storytelling. Royal Theatre, April 20.
• A classical student lunchtime concert showcases emerging talent in a midday performance. ANU School of Music, April 22.
• Celebrated pianist Ida Pelliccioli performs a refined program from Baroque to early Romantic repertoire across two special recitals. Wesley Music Centre, April 22 and 24.
• Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss presents his latest solo show Bitter, delivering sharp and provocative stand-up. Canberra Theatre Centre, April 22.

Galleries

• In Lunchtime Art Bites, the ANU Drill Hall Gallery offers an informal introduction to artworks with discussion led by artists and academics. Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre foyer, ANU, April 16.
• M16 Artspace presents Shorelines by Helen Brancatisano, Miriam Cullen and Trish Yates; Sentient by Elliott Fox; Bloom by Eggpicnic; Partial Index by Dörte Conroy; and in Chutespace, Shy, Secretive and Precious by Penelope Mims. M16 Artspace, Blaxland Crescent Griffith, April 16.
• Sophie Ryan’s exhibition Horizons reflects a connection to landscape and memory through expressive painting. The Q Gallery, Ainslie Shops, April 17-30.
• A free interdisciplinary craft symposium, featuring keynote speaker Norwood Viviano discussing digital 3D modelling alongside traditional techniques. ANU School of Art & Design, April 17.
• The Tuggeranong Arts Centre hosts an exhibition opening featuring works by Bradley, Lemoh, Lloyd and Salas, alongside Peter Bitmead and Vladimir Gottwald with Kate Shaw. Tuggeranong Arts Centre, April 17.
• Craft + Design Canberra presents STAUNCH, an exhibition by seven Blak artists. Craft + Design Canberra, until May 23.