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Music review: Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, QPAC

Camerata’s first concert of 2025 offered three exceptional classical works, with the addition of wind, brass and percussion players.  

Two women in light white dresses dancing.
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Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie? Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The journey of a mother and daughter separated by the government’s removal policy is a heartbreaking tale of courage and…

Three women. One is seated in the middle with yellow yarn. The other two gather around her.
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Theatre review: Macbeth, Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite Theatre

Seen via the lens of the prophetic three witches, a reimagined 'Macbeth' offers much promise, but fails in its vision…

Cyclone Alfred caused havoc for dozens of arts venues.
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Former tropical cyclone Alfred threatens multiple art venues

Many venues fared better than expected, several programs remain suspended in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.

A gallery space showing paintings full of colour and patterns by Karl Shoobridge.
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Exhibition review: Karl Shoobridge: Etymologies, ArtSpace Teneriffe

As a cyclone bears down on Meanjin/Brisbane, ArtSpace Teneriffe has opened with an exhibition to brighten the dampest of spirits. 

Woman holding a child in front of an art installation using mist. Olafur Eliasson
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QAGOMA curates major Olafur Eliasson survey exhibition in 2025

Olafur Eliasson, Patricia Piccinini, Nick Cave, Yayoi Kusama, Archie Moore’s Venice work – just some of the headlining artists at…

ballet companies: a male-female ballet pas de deux posing in a white tutu costume against a bright pink backdrop. Their pose is mirror imaged on each half of the photo.
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Cost crises and funding parity issues for ballet companies outside Sydney-Melbourne bubble

Two major ballet companies say they are not receiving equitable government funding support. How much is their location to blame?

Conductor Umberto Clerici is conducting musicians in foreground. Behind him are several performers on the ground in different poses.
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Music review: The Rite of Spring, Concert Hall, QPAC

Works that changed the course of modern music, alongside some bold reimagining, created a successful opening for Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s…

A man and woman facing each other. They are both dressed in Regency costumes. In the background are four other characters moving chairs around.
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Theatre review: Pride & Prejudice, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC

Jane Austen’s 'universally acknowledged' novel has been newly adapted by Queensland Theatre in a stunning production.   

AURORA on stage in front of a large sun displayed on the screen behind her, while audiences hold up their hands as if reaching out.
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Concert review: AURORA 2025, Margaret Court Arena

The Norwegian songstress is a national treasure with soul-touching vocals and charming authenticity.

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