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ICYMI: The week’s top news in the arts

Belvoir's 2021 season part 2, monorail public art, Sydney Contemporary looking positive, UNSW Galleries launches Autumn series, Darren Sylvester heads to Tweed Gallery, CRY BABY The Musical returns, plus more arts news and events.

29 Apr 2021 12:00

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Cry Baby The Musical at Sydney Opera House. Images: Hayes Theatre Co, Robert Catto.

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