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Tim Minchin and band performing ‘Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry’ at the Foundry Theatre, Sydney. The photo shows Minchin, a fair-skinned man with shoulder length hair and wearing a white shirt and dark trousers, caught mid-song. His arms are stretched wide and four musicians are visible on the stage behind him; the other half of the photo shows the audience members at the Foundry Theatre.
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Theatre review: Tim Minchin – First at the Foundry

The Australian performer christened the stage of the new Foundry Theatre with a show that was equal parts brilliant and…

A scene from Shaun Parker & Company's 'KING' depicting seven shirtless male dancers, some with fists raised threateningly, others pointing accusingly, at an eight dancer who lies prone and protesting on the stage.
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Dance-theatre critique of toxic masculinity, 'KING', invited to Belgrade Dance Festival

Shaun Parker and Company’s ‘KING’ tours to Serbia next month, with Australian triple-threat dancer, actor and singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale now…

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Digitales: storytime and art

Enjoy a unique story time on the big screen followed by fun hands-on activities

Asian man in dark suit standing in front of building in formal pose. Victor Wang. Artspace.
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Beijing curator, Victor Wang to lead Artspace into its future

Moving from Beijing to Sydney, Victor Wang brings a global community of contacts and context to shape the future of…

Two men. One has his hand on the chest of another, who is wearing a white t-shirt and black leather jacket. There is white make up on his face with a red streak over his eyes.
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Theatre review: The Flea, New Theatre, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 

In its annual contribution to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, New Theatre explores the consequences of sexual repression…

Rory O'Neill as Panti Bliss in THISISPOPBABY's 'If These Wigs Could Talk'. A 56-year-old drag queen in a blonde wig and grey dress gestures emphatically mid-speech. A neon sign of the word 'Panti' is visible behind her.
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Panti Bliss on fighting fascism, changing culture and the art of drag

Rory O’Neill, aka Irish drag star Panti Bliss, discusses career longevity and how standing up to the far right inspired…

Lucy Heffernan's 'Dog People' as part of MERRIGONGX 2025. A photo of two figures lying on the grass, one is a woman with pale skin and red hair, wearing a green sweater, and another is a figure with a furry dog head and human body, wearing a yellow sweater.
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Local talent program supports alt-rock, interrogates conspiracies and opens up shared spaces

Merrigong Theatre Company announces the 2025 MERRIGONGX Artists' Program with an eccentric line-up.

Inside NORPA’s vision for a new home, The Joinery. L-R: AD Julian Louis, architect John Choi, Executive Director Libby Lincoln.
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NORPA launches fundraising campaign to buy and create flood-resistant new Lismore home

The Joinery aims to become a flood-resilient cultural hub for the Northern Rivers region’s performing arts sector.

A large crowd gathers inside a gallery space with white walls, talking to each other.
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COMA's new flagship home opens among buzzing crowd

With guests spilling out onto the streets at its opening, COMA is positioning itself for a new chapter.

A man in black is holding onto a blonde woman dressed in white. She is lying on the ground. To the left is another man looking on.
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Theatre review: Wuthering Heights, Roslyn Packer Theatre

Acclaimed British director Emma Rice brings a divisive adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Sydney.

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