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Why is confessional theatre so hot right now?

Is a recent wave of confessional-style theatre revealing defining themes of our times?

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How are commercial shows faring post-COVID?

While stadium gigs and major musicals have returned, show business must jump hurdles to bring us the biggest names in…

Muddy brown water dominiates the phot, which shows a theatre half-sumerged by floods.
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Northern Rivers companies focus on flood recovery

After devastating floods at the end of February, artists and arts organisations in the Northern Rivers are now focused on…

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Hate crime inspires new oratorio

The 50th anniversary of the drowning of Dr Duncan will be commemorated in a new composition at this year’s Adelaide…

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Why drama is the most important school subject

As students return to school, drama offers space to reconnect, but it’s also where vital life skills are learned.

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Playing a part beyond allyship with Black Brass

By recentring the African experience in an Australian context, this production suggests new models of participation and reciprocity.

The four members of the Australian String Quartet sit under a bridge holding their instruments.
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Flexible thinking replaces old subscription models

The pandemic has forced new ways of thinking, including new approaches to subscriptions and seasons.

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Safety first at festival time like no other

Insights from producers at Sydney Festival and Mona Foma reflect the fortitude required to stage works during Omicron.

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Transforming trauma into art

Three artists describe how they have transmuted personal pain into what they hope will be theatrical gold.

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fortyfivedownstairs plans to stick around despite development woes

The multi-arts space is threatened by a neighbouring development but has no plans to call it quits.

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