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Comedy review: Best of British, Exford Hotel, MICF 2025

If you're after a more traditional night out of pub comedy with a revolving line-up of comics, a small stage,…

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

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Comedy review: Kate Dolan, The Critic, Bard's Apothecary, MICF 2025

How do you review a comedy show when it already has its own critic built in? It's a conundrum.

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Darwin Symphony Orchestra prepares for its first regional NT tour in a decade

This month, DSO is travelling across the NT to perform in three different locations, including a festival concert under the…

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Musical review: Bloom, Roslyn Packer Theatre

A comedic musical theatre production by Tom Gleisner and Katie Weston, set in a nursing home and featuring cross-generational friendships.

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Construction begins for Geelong Arts Centre’s Church Redevelopment Project

Geelong's new home of live music and performance is set to open in early 2026.

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Comedy review: Maddy Weeks: It's All Good, Paul's Place, Town Hall MICF 2025

A promising comic, but the structure needs polishing.

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Comedy review: Rob Carlton, Willing Participant, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025

Simple storytelling is one of the oldest art forms there is and Rob Carlton is a master.

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Musical review: The Producers, Hayes Theatre

Dated in parts, but otherwise this decades-old production is still funny and entertaining.

The Big Sing at Festival of Voices.
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Festival of Voices celebrates 20 years of community through song

The 20th anniversary Festival of Voices program honours the past while looking firmly to the future.

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