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A woman in a bright roller derby uniform and protective gear, including pads and helmets, skates out of a cloud of theatrical smoke. Mama Does Derby
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Rock and rolling into Mama Does Derby

Virgina Gay and Clare Watson discuss the comic horror of adolescence and a mother who redefines herself through roller derby.

Statue of Bacchus, 2nd Century CE. Collection of Museo Nazionale di Firenze, on view in ROME: Empire, Power, People, Melbourne Museum. Image: Supplied. 2026 Museum blockbusters
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Must-see museum blockbusters in 2026

Dive in to a stunning range of major museum shows in Australia this year – from exciting new permanent displays…

The Comedy of Errors. Photo: Grant Leslie Photography / Sport For Jove Theatre Co.
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The Comedy of Errors review: a riotous modern take on Shakespeare's comedy

Sport for Jove's production of The Comedy of Errors gives the Bard's absurd comedy a few modern twists.

Rosalie Gascoigne, Takeover Bid, 1981, found window frames and thistle stems, 200 x 350 x 60 cm (variable), Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by the Gascoigne family, 2016. © Rosalie Gascoigne/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia.
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Major Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition to open at Bundanon in 2026

Shoalhaven's word-class art destination will showcase more than 20 works from the acclaimed Australian artist.

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Slam poets prepare for the 2025 Bread & Butter Poetry Slampionship at Sydney Opera House

A regular slam poetry night is moving to the stage of the Sydney Opera House to decide the 2025 Bread…

Shrimp Show. Installation view, Velvet Lobster. Photo: Supplied.
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Shrimp Show review: Velvet Lobster shines a light on emerging Australian artists

Shrimp Show marks the first anniversary of this exciting new Sydney gallery.

Robyn Reynolds and Chris Nguyen at their wedding. Photo: Supplied.
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Live comedy dating shows are on the rise, combining love and laughter

Audiences are flocking to comedy dating shows, looking for laughs and maybe a little chance at love too.

Hyperreal sculpture in gallery setting of man and woman at beach. Ron Mueck
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Ron Mueck: Encounter review: empathy in difficult times

Moving from the intimate to the monumental, the Art Gallery of NSW steps into Ron Mueck’s world and it is…

Cleo Meinck and Emma Palmer in Fly Girl. Photo: Prudence Upton.
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Sydney’s year in theatre 2025: our three favourite shows

ArtsHub takes a look back at the year that was and revisits three of the most powerful theatre productions to…

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Iksha II review: myth made human at Seymour Centre

With brilliant dancers and bold ideas, Iksha II attempted to reframe the legendary figure of Ravana from The Ramayana.

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