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Cocteau’s Circle review: champagne sparkles with the ACO
Led by the inimitable Le Gateau Chocolat, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Cocteau’s Circle is sublime.
Dying: A Memoir review: a generous gift
Benjamin Law’s adaptation of his friend Cory Taylor’s dying wish flies high
Bruce Beresford on The Travellers and his life in cinema
The acclaimed director and writer Bruce Beresford talks to ScreenHub about the career that's taken him from the New Wave…
Rebecca review: a dark and deathly dream at the MTC
Anne-Louise Sarks cuts a little too much meat off the bone in Rebecca, but Nikki Shiels excels as always.
work.txt and Instructions review: fourth wall building and breaking at Melbourne Fringe
Subject Object’s mesmerising Melbourne Fringe highlights, work.txt and Instructions, will have you questioning reality.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet with Choir and Band review: a sweet, sorrowful stunner
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet is brought to new heights with Backyard Cinema's live band and choir at the Astor Theatre.
Troy review: a mythical marvel at the Malthouse
Straddling mythology and today’s brutal truths, the Malthouse production of Troy towers mightily.
What I've learned: from leading Bangarra Dance Theatre
Artistic director Frances Rings shares her insights into leading a creative company
Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie review: portrait of a reclusive artist
Jenny Hicks' documentary on Dale Frank considers the charm and chagrin of the Australian contemporary artist.
The 2023 films Australian directors are most looking forward to
We asked some of the brightest names in the Australian screen industry what films they cannot wait to see, and…