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Theatre review: Exiles, fortyfivedownstairs
Bloomsday’s adaptation of James Joyce’s ‘Exiles’ is a fascinating exploration into fidelity, monogamy and disentangling their conflation within the institutional…

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Linda Woolverton brought Belle and Alice to life – and she’s not ready to stop yet
The writer talks about adapting Beauty and the Beast for the stage musical. As the only woman with a sole…

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Performance review: Break, Metro Arts, Brisbane
A story told from the inside out – Break is a dance work about a body reaching its limits.

Theatre review: Puffs, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
A strong ensemble deliver an energetic performance of this Harry Potter parody.

Opera review: Aida, Sydney Opera House
A dazzling reimagining of Verdi’s classic tragedy.

The forgotten history of Tasmania’s convict nurseries
Unearthing the tragic fates of hundreds of babies in the early 1800s.

Robert Lepage opera announced for Adelaide Festival 2024
Stravinsky’s ‘The Nightingale and Other Fables’ has been programmed by Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie CBE next year, with more tentpole…

Performance review: ARETHA, Sydney Opera House
A musical celebration of the life and legacy of the late, great Aretha Franklin.