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A theatre set with five actors on stage. The set depicts a living room interior with patterned carpet, a lounge sofa, table and two chairs. In the centre are two men shaking hands, next to them is a women sitting on the sofa. Two female figures stand to either side.
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Theatre review: Exiles, fortyfivedownstairs

Bloomsday’s adaptation of James Joyce’s ‘Exiles’ is a fascinating exploration into fidelity, monogamy and disentangling their conflation within the institutional…

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Celebrating the vision of female photographers in recent exhibitions

Female photographers in the spotlight with a series of currently showing and upcoming exhibitions, each expanding the idea of portraiture.

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Theatre review: Little Brother, Big Sister, La Mama Courthouse

Schizophrenia is a worthy concept to explore, but this production fails to engage dramatically.

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Performance review: Galah, Blue Stone Church Arts Space

A thrilling roller coaster ride of a show powered by a couple of carnies.

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Exhibition review: CHAGALL, Jewish Museum of Australia

A dreamscape exhibition that includes illustrated poetry and lithographs.

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Theatre review: Hide the Dog, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING

The first trans-Tasman First Nations children’s production toured from Sydney to Melbourne for RISING.

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Performance review: Masterclass, Malthouse, RISING

A RISING show that really lives up to its name, this two-hander from Adrienne Truscott and Brokentalkers delivers on all…

The inside of a heritage building with polished wooden floor and high curved ceiling. In the space is a woman projected onto the right wall, and a mirrored surface on the left side reflecting the projection.
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How the State Library of Victoria is reinventing itself through art

There are galleries in libraries and Iibraries in galleries – are these categories still relevant and what is the role…

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Performance review: Buŋgul, Hamer Hall, RISING

Gurrumul Yunupiŋu’s album 'Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow)' is translated for the stage by Yolŋu dancers and songmen with the…

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Dance review: TANZ, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING

TANZ has moments of wonder and even the sublime but how transgressive is nudity and gore in 2023?

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