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A production photography from a community production by Limelight Theatre in WA, showing a range of characters from Alice in Wonderland.
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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.

A young man in a WWI soldier's uniform sits in profile in the dark. In the background is a woman in white.
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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.

A large cast dressed as cats dancing on stage.
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Musical review: Cats, Theatre Royal Sydney

Anniversary production of an imaginary feline world.

A large snake head worn by some actors with lights coming out of the eye. Gurril Storm Bird
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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...

Two men and two women stand beside small work tables.
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Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Heath Ledger Theatre

A play about privilege, power and posing as progressive.

Two women crouched down, wearing period costume. Their heads are touching.
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Theatre review: The Half-Life of Marie Curie, Ensemble Theatre

A play that explores the friendship of two women of science.

Members of the community choir rehearse for 'The Palace'. an artistic commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Childers, Qld Backpackers' fire of 2000. Pictured are a group of 13 people, ranging in age from seniors to people in their 30s, rehearsing a song in a country hall meeting room.
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New song cycle commemorates 25th anniversary of the Childers Backpackers Hostel fire

‘The Palace’, a collaboration between the community of Childers, Queensland music ensemble Topology and writer/director Rod Ainsworth, has its world…

A woman with dark hair with her arms outstretched. She's wearing an elaborate burnt orange costume.
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Performance review: Psychopomp, Taylor Square Substation, Pride Fest

An existential foxtrot with life and death.

Two older woman sitting at a table.
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Theatre review: The Spare Room, Belvoir St Theatre

Based on the Helen Garner book, this play is a study of terminal illness from the point of view of…

Four school girls dressed in uniform with white blouses and light green skirts.
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Theatre review: The Assignment, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A coming-of-age comedy drama set in the 80s.

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