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black and white sculpture made from ceramics and twine. Danish Quapoor.
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Exhibition review: good grief, Danish Quapoor, Pinnacles Gallery

Ambitious and confident, Danish Quapoor's cohesive exhibition was four years in the making.

The Government Inspector. Three men in brightly coloured shirts look at the phone the middle one is holding. A woman behind is peering over his shoulder to see too. They all look concerned.
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Theatre review: The Government Inspector, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A riotous Aussie adaptation of Gogol's classic work.

Chewing Gum Dreams. Image is of a black teenage girl sitting on a block, wearing school uniform and looking shocked.
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Theatre review: Chewing Gum Dreams, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A solo show that traverses the life of a black teenager teetering on the edge of adulthood.

Education & Student News

Dismay as James Cook University proposes closure of creative arts in North Queensland

Artists, academics and creative communities fear the loss of one of the region's only university qualification in creative arts.

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Theatre review: Measure for Measure, Queens Gardens, Townsville

Style and substance succeed in this little-staged Shakespeare play.

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Music review: Governor’s Gala: Romance isn’t Dead, Yet…, Australian Festival of Chamber Music

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music Governor’s Gala offered splendid playing of some of the most romantic music ever written.

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Music review: Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition, Townsville Civic Centre

The final gala concerts featured virtuoso performances in both vocal and instrumental categories.

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Theatre review: Puffs, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A strong ensemble deliver an energetic performance of this Harry Potter parody.

Features

Contemporary dance company recognised for pushing boundaries  

Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs, GUTS is the only platform for contemporary dance within a 1500-kilometre radius and the company is…

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Theatre review: Xmas Crackers

Silly and funny in equal measures, a cracking good show.

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