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The cast of "Annie" standing against a bright, blazing backdrop. Annie.
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Annie review: an orphan captures hearts on Australian stages

Annie is a well-orchestrated cohesive theatre production, whose songs are as catchy as ever.

A smiling First Nations woman with a black top and russet jacket, her hair is parted and slicked back. Frances Rings - what I've learned
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What I've learned: from leading Bangarra Dance Theatre

Artistic director Frances Rings shares her insights into leading a creative company

Awoman in a blue dress is standing in front of a yellow door. A person in yellow is next to her. The backdrop is made of colourful shapes.
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Ballet Review: ALICE (in wonderland), Crown Theatre, WA

This co-production between West Australian Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet revitalises Lewis Carroll's classic book.

Two men and two women in casual clothes on stage, singing.
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Performance review: Being Alive: The Music of Stephen Sondheim, Hayes Theatre

A show for fans of Stephen Sondheim and musical theatre.

A large cast dressed as cats dancing on stage.
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Musical review: Cats, Theatre Royal Sydney

Anniversary production of an imaginary feline world.

contemporary dance: a dark stage with the faces and upper bodies of five dancers costumed in black. Their faces and arms standout against the black as they hold each other in a communal embrace.
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Dance review: GATHERING.1, Liberty Theatre, Perth

Is it a dance party or a mixed-bill dance show made for audience interaction? And does it matter? For most,…

A group of dancers in flowing long skirts.
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Dance review: The Chronicles, RISING, Playhouse Arts Centre Melbourne

An epic multimedia dance feat that travels from womb to tomb.

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Performance review: The Act, RISING, Chunky Move Studios

A movement/theatre hybrid delving into the parallels and disconnections between dance and sex work.

A close-up short of three dangers in the spotlighting squatting low and walking with their hands in a fist held up to their heads, covering their face.
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Dance review: BLKDOG, RISING, Playhouse

British choreographer Botis Seva‘s story of violence and salvation is an expressive masterpiece.

a group of naked female dancers in red wigs, with one at the front leaning back with her arms behind her. Kill Me RISING 2025
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Performance review: Kill Me, RISING, Sumner Theatre

Raw, howling and yearning to be seen, Marina Otero's new work takes the white gloves off and puts the boxing…

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