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Rarmian Newton as Frodo Baggins and Laurence Boxhall as Gollum in 'Lord of The Rings - A Musical Tale'. Newton is dressed in a white shirt, red vest and brown knickerbockers. Boxhall is crouching and topless, wearing raggedy white pants. He is covered in white make-up with blood stains.
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Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre

It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.

Seven men in formal dress in a dining room.
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Theatre review: Posh, Old Fitz Theatre

A club for young men, bonded by privilege, shame and vulnerability.

Two young women and three young men are dancing outside a house.
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Theatre review: The Comeuppance, Red Stitch Actors' Theatre

A kitchen sink drama that’s uplifted by exceptional performances .

Dressed in Victorian era clothes, a woman in bed is surrounded by another women on her left and a man on her right. In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play
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Theatre review: In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), New Theatre, Newtown

This play about female orgasms spans humour and social commentary.

Against a row of pigeonholes you can see silhouettes of two people descending a stairs. In the background is a close up of a woman's face. The Dictionary of Lost Words
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Theatre review: The Dictionary of Lost Words, Playhouse Theatre, Brisbane

The Dictionary of Lost Words is a worthy and thought-provoking play but lacks dramatic excitement. 

Shadow of Doubt: a young male and a female actor sitting on stage facing each other on a minimal set made of grey blocks. They sit in front of a dark backdrop.
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Theatre review: Shadow of Doubt, The Blue Room Theatre

A two-hander that dives inside one couple’s relationship to explore the complicated nature of abuse.

A woman sitting on a bench made of clay. She is also covered in clay.
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Theatre review: SNAKEFACE, Belvoir St

A reclamation of self inspired by the Medusa myth.

2024 cast of Rent musical sing and pose on stage during theatre performance.
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Special singalong performance of RENT to join the musical's season

A chance to sing along to Jonathon Larson's award-winning tunes...

Three women are laughing and sitting together on a bed.
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Theatre review: Big Girls Don't Cry, Belvoir St Theatre

1960s Redfern as seen through the perspectives of a group of Aboriginal women.

Netflix's Adolescence has taken the world by storm. Image: Netflix.
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5 Australian plays that feel like Netflix's Adolescence

One of the most talked about shows of the year, Netflix's 'Adolescence' feels closer to theatre than TV, with themes…

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