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Daniel Henshall in Uncle Vanya. Photo: Pia Johnson.
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Uncle Vanya review: Chekhov's classic gets a barnstorming update

This Melbourne production of Uncle Vanya ups the laughter without losing sight of the class divide that fuelled Chekhov’s work.

Kala Gare in MTC's 2026 production of My Brilliant Career. Gare sits on stage in period dress as her character, Sybylla Melvyn; she grins devilishly and sits with her legs spread wide.
Industry News

'It's Melbourne's turn': million-dollar fund to fast-track the next generation of Australian musicals

The Musical Theatre Development Fund is a $1 million investment in the creation of original musicals in Victoria.

Concept designs for Creative West in Footscray. Image: Architectus / Public Realm Lab.
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Plans unveiled for 500-seat theatre in Footscray

The City of Maribyrnong is now trying to secure funding to construct its new creative precinct in Melbourne's Footscray.

A scene from the Australian production of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'. A cartoonish haunted house primarily lit in purple and green; Eddie Perfect as 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice, stand with hands raised centre stage. He has green hair and a green and purple-striped suit. Other charactors, including a startled looking couple and members of the ensemble dressed as male and female cheerleaders stand onstage with them and behind them.
Features

After Beetlejuice, it’s more important than ever to support Brisbane’s theatre scene

The early demise of Beetlejuice has put the state of Brisbane's theatre scene in the spotlight.

'Writers in Love' short film. Photo: Narelle Portanier.
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From law to award-winning playwright: how one NIDA MFA graduate found her voice

NIDA's training helps you develop your craft, voice and career prospects in writing for stage and screen.

Stephanie Lake Company's Vista. Photo: Pippa Samaya.
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Vista by Stephanie Lake Company review: from monochrome to full colour

The latest work from Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, Vista gives us one view of the vicissitudes of life… and then…

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 27 July to 2 August 2026 include photography prizes, fellowships and fringe festival funding.

Evelyn Araluen speaking on the craft of writing at a previous Blak & Bright event. Photo: James Henry.
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Blak & Bright Writers Festival asks who has the right to offend?

Authors at this year's Blak & Bright Writers Festival will gather to discuss censorship, resistance and who is punished for…

Lazy Susan joins judges Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson on new series Drag Race Down Under vs. The World. Photo: Supplied.
Interviews

Lazy Susan says Drag Race Down Under vs The World will change minds

Lazy Susan says the show has reached a turning point, as she reveals Bob the Drag Queen has agreed to…

Anna Funder, best-selling Australian author. Image: Michelle Aboud.
Interviews

Anna Funder: 'I have zero interest in a book produced by a machine'

Ahead of her international tour, author Anna Funder speaks to ArtsHub about why we need to hold onto storytelling in…

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