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Rusalka review: a near-perfect staging of Dvořák's most famous opera

Opera Australia’s new production of Rusalka is opera at its enchanting best.

Two panels. On the left is a woman in black with long blonde hair. On the right is the cover of a book, The Revisionists, with a profile of two women.
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The Revisionists review: Michelle Johnston's third novel is a masterpiece

Michelle Johnston's The Revisionists, is a powerful book about the complex responsibilities of journalism.

A man is sitting on a chair and a woman is standing beside him. The view of Sydney Opera House can be seen behind them.
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Emerald City review: David Williamson's classic restaged at Ensemble Theatre, Sydney

Greed, real estate, the importance of art, Sydney vs Melbourne – ‘Emerald City’ is as relevant as ever.

A man in a black suit has his back to us. He's facing a woman and a man who are standing apart.
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Betrayal review: Pinter at the Old Fitz in Sydney

Harold Pinter's Betrayal is a reverse look at an affair, from the end to the beginning.

Brandon Jack, author of Pissants. Image: Maya Cook/ Simon & Schuster.
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Pissants review: Brandon Jack's hilarious book about unruly footballers

The young men’s antics in Brandon Jack's book Pissants will astound and amaze you.

A group of people in Regency period costume in a parlour room. Plied and and Prejudice.
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Plied and Prejudice review: Austen thrills His Majesty’s Theatre, WA

An evening of Austen with plenty of laughs, Plied and Prejudice may be the most fun you’ll ever have at…

The cast of The Visitors - Seven people in suits either sitting or standing on a rock-like formation.
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The Visitors review: a play's reimagining of the First Fleet from an Indigenous perspective

'The Visitors' invites us to see our past from a different storyline.

Two panels, on the left is a woman in pink scrubs with a thermometer around her neck. On the right is cover of book, 'Brown. Single. Author.'
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Brown. Female. Doctor. review: Sarah Arachchi's marvellous medical memoir

Brown. Female. Doctor. examines the professional and personal life of a Sri Lankan paediatrician.

view of an art installation of a traditional chinese gate made from paper. NAS Gallery. Neighbour at the Gate.
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Neighbour at the Gate review: NAS Gallery exhibition

The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition unpacks connections and truth telling between First Nations and Asian Australians.

A middle aged, fair skinned women sits with legs crossed and hands raised in a rehearsal room. This is actor Rebecca Gibney in a scene from Sydney Theatre Company’s 'Circle Mirror Transformation', 2025.
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Circle Mirror Transformation review: another safe bet from the Sydney Theatre Company

STC presents a competent but uninspired staging of US playwright Annie Baker’s award-winning play, Circle Mirror Transformation.

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