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Two women and a man in colourful clothes on roller skates. Kimberly Akimbo
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Kimberly Akimbo review: a Broadway musical hit now making its Australian premiere

The Australian premiere of a Tony Award-winning musical, first staged in Adelaide and now in Melbourne.

Three women dressed in beige colours in the production of Othello.
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Othello review: a modern, accessible approach to a great Shakespearean tragedy

The new production of Othello at Sydney’s Flight Path Theatre is fresh, original and expertly staged.

Two panels. On the left is Jenny Valentish, who is wearing a read shirt and has brown hair. On the right is the cover of her book, The introvert's guide to leaving the house.
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Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House review: Jenny Valentish's book helps the socially anxious

The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House offers guidance to navigate social spaces for 'awkwards, sociophobes and stand-offishes.'

A woman in black is standing in mist. Around her a small lights that look like stars in the production of The Audition.
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The Audition review: a new musical gets a promising start in Tasmania

There were only four performances of The Audition in Hobart, but this musical was a hit.

A side view of a man in a suit and tie in a production of The Gospel According to Paul.
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Gospel According to Paul review: Biggins does Keating at State Theatre Centre of WA

Jonathan Biggins’ The Gospel According to Paul is a masterclass in biographical theatre.

A group of men in white shirts and black ties stand in formation. The right arms are raised with a bible.
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Book of Mormon review: the Broadway hit returns to Sydney

The Book of Mormon is as offensive as ever but the music's still good and the production is sharp.

Two men in Shakespearean costume. One has his sword up against the other's throat. Henry 6.
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Henry 6 – Part 3 review: a pared back Sydney Shakespeare Company production

See one or all three of Sydney Shakepeare Company's Henry 6 trilogy.

A crowd scene in Rusalka.
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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.

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