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Krystalla Pearce. Photo: Supplied.
Interviews

Meet Krystalla Pearce, the new head of Melbourne's Theatre Works

Bringing fresh perspective to Melbourne's Theatre Works, Krystalla Pearce describes herself as an artist with the skills to get things…

Lucy Guerin. The choreographer stands thoughtfully, her hand under her chin, gazing into the distance.
Industry News

Choreographer Lucy Guerin to step down from Lucy Guerin Inc at end of 2026

Twenty-five years after founding her company, which has significantly enriched the Australian dance sector, Guerin is moving on.

Bangarra's Sheoak. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Sheltering review: a towering triptych of First Nations excellence

Bangarra Dance Theatre breathes new life into a trio of the company’s resounding works, casting them in a fresh light.

Noongar composer Aaron Wyatt in a promotional image for Decolonising the Bells, his collaboration with Speak Percussion, which premieres at Kindred People in September. An Aboriginal man with long hair, a short grey beard and glasses, faces the camera. We wears a kangaroo-skin cloak and holds a handbell in one hand and a painted stick in the other.
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First Nations festival Kindred People joins Melbourne’s crowded arts calendar

Presented by Monash University, the new festival will run biennially if its first iteration is a success.

A scene from Back to Back Theatre's 2008 work, Food Court. Two plump figures, identically dressed in sleeveless orange vinyl tops, grey leggings and orange sneakers, face each other on a bare stage.
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Back to Back Theatre recognised as ‘a singular artistic voice’ on the world stage

The Geelong-based company Back to Back Theatre will present a body of work at the 2026 Festival d'Automne à Paris.

Brian Lipson's A Large Attendance In The Antechamber. Photo: Keith Brame.
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A Large Attendance In The Antechamber review: Brian Lipson makes a timely return for Rising

Twenty-six years after its debut, Brian Lipson’s acclaimed A Large Attendance In The Antechamber is back in Melbourne for Rising.

Khalid Abdalla in Nowhere. Image: Supplied.
Features

Melbourne theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in June 2026

Discover the 5 best theatre shows to see in Melbourne in June with this guide.

Sermsah Bin Saad in Lazarus. Photo: Steven Mitchell Wright.
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Lazarus review: poignant play is a rallying cry for justice

Now playing in Melbourne, Lazarus nimbly recounts the challenges overcome by Taungurung Elder Larry Walsh.

Sheridan Harbridge in Prima Facie at Griffin Theatre. Photo: Brett Boardman.
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Prima Facie review: a victorious return for a phenomenal Australian play

Sheridan Harbridge delivers another powerhouse performance in this limited run return of Suzie Miller's celebrated Prima Facie.

Bloomshed's Pride and Prejudice at Malthouse Theatre, 2026. Characters dressed in exaggerated and colourful versions of Regency era costumes celebrate atop a giant, decorated cake.
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Pride and Prejudice review: Bloomshed’s satirical take is a perfect delight

With Mr Bennet played by a wilting houseplant, exaggeration is the name of the game in this hilarious production of…

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