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King of Bangor
A theatrical exploration into the creative mind of novelist Stephen King, this new play by Lee Gambin lacks nuance, but…
A Golem Story
MALTHOUSE: The medieval myth of a creature fashioned from clay and animated by supernatural means finds vital life in this…
Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne
ALGA: From bent bushrangers to angry AIDS activists, this fascinating new publication sheds new light on the queer history of…
Love Never Dies
REGENT THEATRE: Magnificent staging and strong performances can’t hide the hollow heart of Lloyd Webber’s latest musical monolith. Three stars.
New Art Club - Big Bag of Boom
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL: Contemporary dance is ripe for satire, which is exactly what these UK choreographers turned comedians do…
The Wau Wau Sisters' Last Supper
THE FAMOUS SPIEGEL GARDEN: US burlesque duo Adrienne Truscott and Tanya Gagne leave no sensibilities unruffled in this delightful cabaret…
A Behanding in Spokane
MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY: Playwright Martin McDonagh’s confronting black comedy shocks and entertains in equal measure.
Don Parties On
MTC: David Williamson’s sequel to his most famous play reunites his major characters some 40 years later.
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
SYDNEY FESTIVAL: Cornish company Kneehigh Theatre return to Australia with their acclaimed production THE RED SHOES.
Hume unveils her second Sydney Festival program
SYDNEY FESTIVAL: John Malkovich, Paul Kelly, Philip Glass, and Emmylou Harris are among the hundreds of artists performing in Sydney…