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Theatre review: Primary Trust, Ensemble Theatre

In a world of chaos and war, this good-natured play about kindness is a wonderful tonic.

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Theatre review: Breaking the Castle, Frankston Arts Centre and more

This extraordinary piece of writing is brought vividly to life in a one-man show by and starring Peter Cook.

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Theatre review: 1984, Comedy Theatre

An excellent production of George Orwell’s powerful warning of what happens when we lose our souls to the State.

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Theatre review: Blackbird, KXT on Broadway

A harrowing play about the loss of innocence.

A young man looks shocked while another youth shouts at him in the background. A scene from Lunatix Theatre's 2025 production of 'Blackrock' at The MC Showroom.
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Theatre review: Blackrock, The MC Showroom

Nick Enright's 'Blackrock' is sadly as relevant today as it was in 1995 when it was first performed.

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Theatre review: Coriolanus, The Neilson Nutshell

A lesser-performed Shakespeare play still bears relevance to today.

A man is crouching on stage, a cellist is behind him.
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Performance review: The Offering, Riverside Theatres

A poet and a cellist combine forces for a powerful night out.

In an elaborate drawing room, three men and one woman have their arms up and mouths open in suprise. One man is lying on a chaise longue
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Theatre review: The Play That Goes Wrong, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

On its 10th anniversary this play is as silly and entertaining as it was a decade ago.

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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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