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Community radio delivers $153 million to Australian music economy

Community radio stations broadcast more than double the volume of local music played by commercial networks, according to a new…

Nina Korbe in QPAC's The Drover's Wife. Photo: David Kelly.
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The Drover's Wife review: Leah Purcell debuts her powerful new Australian opera

It's been a long wait, but Leah Purcell has finally brought her musical adaption of Henry Lawson’s famous short story…

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The Shepherd’s Hut review: Tim Winton adaptation burns bright

Black Swan's stirring adaptation of The Shepherd's Hut is proof of the strength of Western Australian storytelling.

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The Importance of Being Earnest review: a complete joy

Oscar Wilde’s battle of the sexes becomes a dazzlingly funny free-for-all in this gloriously gender-bent production.

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A Child of Our Time – troubling wartime oratorio comes to Perth

Made during the second world war, Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time meditates on the complex causes of violence.

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Waitress review: all the ingredients but not enough time in the oven

Waitress the Musical makes a sweet Aussie debut with star Natalie Bassingthwaighte at the helm, but doesn't quite live up…

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The Other Side of Me review: superb dance production is 'like riding a wave'

After debuting at the Darwin Festival, The Other Side of Me now travels to Sydney.

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Meet the members: Greg Eldridge, Opera Director

Melbourne-born Greg Eldridge has worked on more than 80 productions across 14 countries.

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Assassin’s Creed is being adapted into a circus stage show

Assassin's Creed: Heredis will tell an original story brought to life with parkour, dancers, and acrobatic feats.

Game. Set. Match. at Malthouse Theatre. Photo: Gianna Rizzo.
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Game Set Match review: love all?

You may think Megan Wilding’s Malthouse debut – Game. Set. Match. – is all about tennis, but this is no…

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