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Anna Funder, best-selling Australian author. Image: Michelle Aboud.
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Anna Funder: 'I have zero interest in a book produced by a machine'

Ahead of her international tour, author Anna Funder speaks to ArtsHub about why we need to hold onto storytelling in…

Sydney Fringe Festival's 2026 program is full of surprises. Photo: Daniel Boud.
Features

Sydney Fringe director's picks: 11 unmissable shows

Sydney Fringe's Artistic Director Patrick Kennedy reveals his picks of this year's festival, but says the real joy is often…

Festival Director Patrick Kennedy with artists for Sydney Fringe 2025. Photo: Daniel Boud.
Interviews

Can Sydney Fringe help rebuild Australia's indie theatre ecosystem? Patrick Kennedy thinks so

The Sydney Fringe Festival Director shares his plans to create a year-round force for artists.

Stereogamous performs at Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'

Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.

Drag queens perform at opening night for Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue

Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.

The Institute of Modern Art's Platform artists for 2027 with, from left, Daniel Sherington, Amanda Bennetts, Prita Tina Yeganeh, Savannah Jarvis and Adam Cole. Photo: Josef Ruckli.
Interviews

The early-career artists making it onto the biggest stages

ArtsHub speaks to five artists coming through initiatives to spotlight and elevate early-career talent.

Hair. Photo: Daniel Boud / Ben Fon.
Features

Sydney theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

Sydney’s stages don’t slow down for the cold. Here are five productions worth braving the chill for this July.

Australian designers commissioned for Powerhouse Parramatta. Photo: Nic Walker / Powerhouse.
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Australian designers give heart to Powerhouse Parramatta

More than 50 Australian designers have been commissioned to fit out the new Powerhouse Parramatta, thanks to a $2.5 million…

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Night Shift: 1999 explores migration through a world of Australian vampires

In Night Shift: 1999, artist Georgina Owassapian delves into the world of visual novels to create a unique story about…

Bangarra's Brown Boys. Photo: Cass Eipper.
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Sydney theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in June 2026

Sydney's stages are busy this June. Here are six productions worth your time as the weather starts to cool.

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