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In the production of 'Ilarun' a black woman in white, with a white turban, is sitting down wit h her arms apart. On the right is a tuft of plants.
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Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs

A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.

Singer Missy Higgins wearing a white pantsuit and holding a guiltar on stage. Behind her on the left is another musician playing the guitar.
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Music review: Missy Higgins, The Second Act Tour 2024, ALWAYS LIVE festival

Missy Higgins stands in her own power in the face of heartbreak and uncertainty.

‘Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition’ at Immigration Museum. An exhibition space with large panels depicting the architecture of a church and a sculpture of Mary. A person is looking up at the sculpture while two more people behind them are looking at a screen.
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Celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame right in the middle of Melbourne

The Immigration Museum presents an immersive opportunity to time travel through the history of Notre-Dame and get a French culture…

A woman wearing a Santa costume with enormous layers of skirt surrounding her.
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Performance review: F Christmas, Malthouse Theatre

The antidote to traditional Christmas schmaltz.

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Improved accessibility at Bakehouse Studios due to recent redevelopment

A venue known for hosting music legends now offers better accessibility opportunities for artists and visitors.

legal action: an image of a small bronze sculpture/ statue of the symbol of the law - a female figure blindfolded holding two scales.
Opinions & Analysis

Legal costs of MSO Board actions start to mount … at what cost to the art?

The MSO’s controversial response to a statement made by an artist at an August recital has not just impacted the…

An orchestra with all the musicians in black.
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Music review: Beethoven Festival, Hamer Hall

With beautifully playing and wonderful conducting, Jaime Martín, Beethoven and the MSO are always a must-see!

Samuel Gaskin in the 2025 Midsumma Festival production 'HONŌUR'. The New Zealand born musician poses dramatically, hands raised and face painted, against a colourful backdrop.
Features

Midsumma and Mardi Gras programs ensure a queer summer ahead

Asexual comedy, drag kings, lesbian drama, trans theatre and in-your-face gay cabaret feature in the programs of Sydney and Melbourne’s…

Erik Thomson as Scrooge. He is wearing a pink coat and is standing in a door frame. The ensemble are in black behind him.
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Musical review: A Christmas Carol, Comedy Theatre

Back again for its third iteration, this version comes with a new Scrooge and is as engaging as the previous…

A black and white photo of Callum O'Mara, Shannon Stevens in Splinter'. They are at a bar. She is holding onto a drink at the bench on the right. He is a little distance behind her on the left.
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Theatre review: Splinter, Bluestone Church Arts Space

What happens if you take a different path?

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