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Mackenzie turns Shakespeare's Macbeth into a teen pop star. Photo: Brett Boardman.
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Mackenzie is more than a teen-pop twist on Macbeth – it's a test for Australian theatre

By betting on Mackenzie, Yve Blake's Y2K-inspired adaptation of the Bard’s darkest tragedy, Bell Shakespeare wagers that the classics still…

A scene from the Australian production of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'. A cartoonish haunted house primarily lit in purple and green; Eddie Perfect as 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice, stand with hands raised centre stage. He has green hair and a green and purple-striped suit. Other charactors, including a startled looking couple and members of the ensemble dressed as male and female cheerleaders stand onstage with them and behind them.
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After Beetlejuice, it’s more important than ever to support Brisbane’s theatre scene

The early demise of Beetlejuice has put the state of Brisbane's theatre scene in the spotlight.

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

Dear Children, Sincerely... 7 Decades of Sri Lanka, written and directed by Ruwanthie de Chickera, Stages Theatre Group. Photo: Prauda Buwaneka.

Artists from the Asia Pacific stand out at international theatre festival

Of more than 30 theatre shows at this year's Theater Der Welt festival in Germany, these three productions from the…

Hair. Photo: Daniel Boud / Ben Fon.
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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.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's Rules of Summer. Photo: Jessica Wyld.
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Perth theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

Perth theatres are buzzing this July.

Suzy Eddie Izzard's one-woman show of Hamlet is currently touring Australia. Image: Supplied.
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Melbourne theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

Melbourne theatregoers are spoiled for choice this July.

Eva Di Cesare, an older woman with dark, greying, shoulder length hair, surrounded by performers and characters from Monkey Baa's many productions. Eva wears a green shirt and black pants, and sits with her legs crossed. The people around her wear black 'Monkey Baa' t-shirts and hold an array of puppets including an emu, a wombat and a blue sheep.
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Monkey Baa: Eva Di Cesare to step down at the end of 2027

Monkey Baa Theatre co-founder and Artistic Director Eva Di Cesare reflects on her 29-year tenure to date.

PRAMKICKER plays QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre this July. Image: Supplied.
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Brisbane theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

This July sees the return of the darkly funny PRAMKICKER as well as a stunning production of Pride & Prejudice.

Ballkids (or scenes from a friendship) returns to La Mama this September. Photo: Darren Gill.
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4 new sporting stories kicking goals in Australian theatre

These four creatives believe sporting stories can be winners on the stage.

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