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Meet Me at Dawn. Two women on a small stage set of a two sides of a broken down wall (with a door in one and window in the other), blue sand beneath. One woman is seated leaning back and the other is standing and gesturing with her palms face up.
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Theatre review: Meet Me at Dawn, Arts Centre Melbourne

Losing your bearings in this play about grief and loss.

Emil Cañita. A gloryhole made from a timber board reveals a seductive half-opened mouth with red lipstick and framed by black lace.
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At First I was Afraid: intimate and vulnerable photographs pay tribute to William Yang

Yang's works inspired Emil Cañita, who will soon be presenting their first solo exhibition at MARS Gallery.

Three young circus performers wearing clean white clothing perform acts on a stack of milk crates. One is holding the crates while another is performing the human flag, and a third is climbing on top of the tower. In the background is a wall of crates in black, green, red and blue, with the back wall covered with newspapers.
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Daring and intergenerational circus acts on the festival circuit

Circus shows from performers ranging from youths to sexagenarians are heading for MICF and Adelaide.

Anniversaries. Sculpture of big silver pillow on crowded beach.
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Who's celebrating significant anniversaries in 2024?

Surviving in the arts is hard. ArtsHub speaks with organisations celebrating significant anniversaries this year.

Two of Blak and Bright festival guests, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon and Tony Birch and Festival Director Jane Harrison. Photos: Supplied.
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Blak and Bright is back

The literary festival that platforms and celebrates First Nations artists returns with conversations, workshops and pitching opportunities.

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Performance review: The Wharf Revue: Pride in Prejudice, Union Theatre

In its 25th year, The Wharf Revue is a well-oiled production, but the writing has a few hiccups. 

Taylor Swift: A picture of Taylor Swift in a little black dress holding a microphone, performing on stage in front of a projected image of her face.
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Taylor Swift effect: blessing or curse for arts audiences?

Ahead of her Australian tour dates, Tay-Tay mania is in full swing. But can the local arts sector expect any…

Candide. A group of flamboyantly dressed 18th century figures gather around a bare chested central figure.
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Theatre review: Candide, Palais Theatre

Operatic technique played second fiddle to a hilarious and hugely enjoyable production. 

Close up of artwork of a white female chest, with eyes in the place of nipples.
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Exhibition review: From The Other Side, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Local and international works focus on the fear of the monstrous-feminine.

A table laden with food and candles.
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Theatre review: Perpetual Stew, Midsumma Festival

Bite-sized stories served at dinner.

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