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The rise of DIY audio dramas: is podcast fiction the new fringe theatre?

With podcasting on the rise, Australian theatre-makers are turning to audio drama as an accessible, creative and increasingly professional storytelling…

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Theatre review: Super, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre

A super entertaining experience.

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So you want my arts job: MusicNSW CEO

Joe Muller, the Managing Director for NSW's peak body for contemporary music, always finds time to catch some live tunes…

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Limelight Theatre faces community division over Acknowledgement of Country decision

A decision to replace live AOCs with permanent signage has sparked community backlash and debate over inclusion and accountability.

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Theatre review: Soldier Boy, Theatre Works

From Melbourne to Gallipoli, Anthony Hill's play follows a boy's journey to war.

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Musical review: Cats, Theatre Royal Sydney

Anniversary production of an imaginary feline world.

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AC/DC announces first Australian tour in a decade

Founded in Sydney in 1973, the legendary hard rock band returns to Australia for what may be their last tour.

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Theatre review: Gurril Storm Bird, Out of the Box Festival, QPAC

Celebrating and advocating for First Nations culture, this is an example of children's theatre getting it absolutely right...

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Performance review: La Clique, Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Award-winning phenomenon La Clique celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

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Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Heath Ledger Theatre

A play about privilege, power and posing as progressive.

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