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Daniel Henshall in Uncle Vanya. Photo: Pia Johnson.
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Uncle Vanya review: Chekhov's classic gets a barnstorming update

This Melbourne production of Uncle Vanya ups the laughter without losing sight of the class divide that fuelled Chekhov’s work.

Kala Gare in MTC's 2026 production of My Brilliant Career. Gare sits on stage in period dress as her character, Sybylla Melvyn; she grins devilishly and sits with her legs spread wide.
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'It's Melbourne's turn': million-dollar fund to fast-track the next generation of Australian musicals

The Musical Theatre Development Fund is a $1 million investment in the creation of original musicals in Victoria.

Concept designs for Creative West in Footscray. Image: Architectus / Public Realm Lab.
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Plans unveiled for 500-seat theatre in Footscray

The City of Maribyrnong is now trying to secure funding to construct its new creative precinct in Melbourne's Footscray.

A scene from the Australian production of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'. A cartoonish haunted house primarily lit in purple and green; Eddie Perfect as 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice, stand with hands raised centre stage. He has green hair and a green and purple-striped suit. Other charactors, including a startled looking couple and members of the ensemble dressed as male and female cheerleaders stand onstage with them and behind them.
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After Beetlejuice, it’s more important than ever to support Brisbane’s theatre scene

The early demise of Beetlejuice has put the state of Brisbane's theatre scene in the spotlight.

'Writers in Love' short film. Photo: Narelle Portanier.
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From law to award-winning playwright: how one NIDA MFA graduate found her voice

NIDA's training helps you develop your craft, voice and career prospects in writing for stage and screen.

Stephanie Lake Company's Vista. Photo: Pippa Samaya.
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Vista by Stephanie Lake Company review: from monochrome to full colour

The latest work from Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, Vista gives us one view of the vicissitudes of life… and then…

Sydney Fringe Festival's 2026 program is full of surprises. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Sydney Fringe director's picks: 11 unmissable shows

Sydney Fringe's Artistic Director Patrick Kennedy reveals his picks of this year's festival, but says the real joy is often…

Festival Director Patrick Kennedy with artists for Sydney Fringe 2025. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Can Sydney Fringe help rebuild Australia's indie theatre ecosystem? Patrick Kennedy thinks so

The Sydney Fringe Festival Director shares his plans to create a year-round force for artists.

Pretty Woman The Musical. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Can Pretty Woman nab the fairytale ending and make it on stage in Australia?

After the worrying early closures of Beetlejuice and Back to the Future, the movie-to-musical path is no longer a guarantee…

Grey Gardens, presented by Clovelly Fox and Fortyfivedownstairs. Photo: Ben Fon.
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Grey Gardens review: the strange story of the cult documentary turned musical

This Melbourne production is for fans of hidden musical theatre gems and admirers of the original Grey Gardens documentary.

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