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Interior cutout of a two-storey house in a production of 'The Barber of Seville'. There are people crowded in each room.
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Opera review: The Barber of Seville, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Fast-paced and hilarious, Opera Australia’s 'The Barber of Seville' will please opera buffs and newcomers alike. 

Bob Dylan is one of the most covered artists of all time, but Australian musicians have several stand out tracks.
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The best Australian covers of iconic Bob Dylan songs

'It ain't me babe'... when it comes to Bob Dylan covers, Australian artists have recorded some rippers.

Photo of a Caucasian woman standing at the podium speaking into a mic.
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Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past

Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.

Miss Ellaneous wearing drag as Tina Turner. They are on the middle of the stage wearing a short sparkly dress.
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Performance review: Tina – A Tropical Love Story, Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Festival

Breaking the well-worn mould of the tribute show, this dazzling production excels in its capacity to generate joy.

AC/DC fans are in uproar after the band's childhood home was demolished.
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AC/DC's childhood home in Sydney mistakenly demolished by developers

The accidental destruction of the childhood home of AC/DC has spawned questions about protecting cultural sites against development.

Two panels. On the left is of Scott F. Harrison and Jessical O'Bryan at the launch of their book, a cover photo of which is placed on the podium that they are standing between. They are both dressed in formal black and white clothes. On the right is the cover of their book, 'Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century', which features a photo of an emoting woman wearing a maroon suit.
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Book review: Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century, Jessica O’Bryan and Scott D Harrison 

A wide-ranging examination of the musical theatre profession focusing on current practices with valuable input from the profession and its…

Bek Schilling and Sean Donehue in 'Bearded'. Shilling is on the left and has dyed platinum blonde hair with pink tips. Thye are mock playing and holding Sean Donehue's mouth open.
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Musical review: Bearded, Theatre Works

A queer musical set in the middle of Australia’s 2017 marriage equality debate.

Man playing piano on stage, Rufus Wainwright
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Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival

An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

Billie Marten, a singer/musician who has long blonde hair. She is holding a guitar and singing.
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Music review: Billie Marten, Corner Hotel

Billie Marten, the British folk singer-songwriter, shone bright despite a heckling crowd. 

A sequence from Tra Mi Dinh’s 'Somewhere between ten and fourteen', which features in Sydney Dance Company's 2025 season. The photo depicts four barefoot dancers in blue coveralls dancing on a blue-lit stage. The dancer on the far left has their legs spread, their right arm raised and their left arm extended horizontally; the dancer on the right, who is the focus of the focus, stands in a half-crouch, her arms extended to the right and her right foot bent so that the side of the foot rather than her sole is touching the stage.
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ArtsHub’s 2025 season guide to the performing arts

Our rolling guide to the 2025 season announcements you may have missed.

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