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Three mature, fair-skinned female philanthropists pose together with objects recently acquired for the Australian Performing Arts Collection: a black leather jacket bedazzled with sequins, some of which spell out the word 'Olivia'; a glittering red gown, and a blue piano.
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Nearly $3 million donated by three philanthropists for performing arts history

Three major donations of approximately $1 million each will support and showcase Melbourne’s performing arts history.

A sinister figure wearing a half-mask over his face and 19th Century clothes, including a long, black, cloak-like coat, gestures dramatically as he sings. He stands in front of a large statue of an angel playing the violin in the scene from Opera Australia's Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2022 production, 'Phantom of the Opera'.
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The Phantom of the Opera returns to haunt Sydney Harbour in 2026

Opera Australia’s 2026 Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour kicks off a global celebration of Phantom’s 40th anniversary.

A dishelleved man in rumpled clothes (Dash Kruck) and a glamous, laughing, blonde-haired Dolly Parton in a low cut red dress (Tricia Paoluccio) in a scene from the musical 'Here You Come Again'.
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Here You Come Again review: Parton musical slaps too sweetly

How does this Dolly Parton musical handle the fine line between love letter and tacky tribute show?

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Threadbare review: a queer family drama at Melbourne's St Martins Youth Arts Centre

In threadbare, Tomas Parrish-Chynoweth explores the challenges and joys of families chosen and given.

A bald man is on a large screen. Below him is a man looking up at him. ECHO, Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen
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Echo: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen review: a beguiling dramatic experiment

An innovative magic carpet ride across time and space.

a group of performers including some bare-chested circus performers on stage in a scene from Opera Queensland and Circa's world premiere production of 'Orpheus & Eurydice', 2019. The back white wall has THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE in red scrawled across it.
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Opera Queensland and Circa’s Orpheus & Eurydice set for European premiere at Edinburgh International Festival

The critically acclaimed production, created by Opera Queensland and Circa and presented by Edinburgh International Festival and Opera Australia, unites…

An artist dress in a costume with cactus-like limbs sticking out of their back surrounded by a circle of onlookers. The room is awash in red light. SOFT CENTRE 2022.
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SOFT CENTRE 2025 to take over Sydney with experimental art and electronic music

Expect international electronic sensations, home-grown immersive art pioneers and critical conversations at SOFT CENTRE.

A man wearing white underwear is standing in the dark in front of some blinds. American Psycho.
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Melbourne premiere of American Psycho the Musical – prepare to be blood spattered!

The killer banker returns with 'real' blood on stage ... and songs.

a First Nations woman in a black shirt with white writing on it holds a microphone and smiles off to the side. Emma Donovan. Port Fairy Folk Festival. NAIDOC in the City
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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 line-up first announcements

Before its landmark anniversary in 2027, PFFF has announced the first line-up of acts for the Labour Day weekend in…

Members of West Australian Symphony Orchestra's string section play their instruments, with their conductor standing at a podium before them. WASO, regional tour
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West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s next regional tours visit Kalgoorlie, York and Bunbury

WASO’s regional touring program continues in the second half of 2025, including taking the full Orchestra on the road.

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