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Two actors stand over a miniature walled garden. One actor, bearded and wearing a cap, lets a handful of stage snow rain down as the other actor, who is female-presenting, watches on delightedly. A scene from The Giant's Garden, part of Slingsby's A Concise Compendium of Wonder at Adelaide Festival 2026.
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Slingsby’s last hurrah: a fairy tale triptych in an intimate, custom-built theatre

Adelaide company Slingsby is mounting its final work, A Concise Compendium of Wonder, in a custom-made, environmentally friendly theatre for…

Nat Jobe, Shay Debney, Manon Gunderson-Briggs, Amy Hack and Justin Smith in Hayes Theatre's production of Phar Lap: The Electro Swing Musical. Photo: John McRae.
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Supporting our stages: the NSW performing arts sector looks ahead

Over the past decade, state government support has helped independent theatres in New South Wales stay afloat. But they, and…

Theia/Te Kaahu. Image supplied.
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5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive

A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.

Comedian Scout Boxall. Photo: Supplied.
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How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026 highlights
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Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers

Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…

Nelle Lee. Photo: Joel Devereux.
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The Great Gatsby debuts in Toowoomba

The Great Gatsby premieres at The Empire in Toowoomba before continuing its run in Brisbane.

Kid Stakes, presented as part of The Doll Trilogy. Photo: Matto Lucas.
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Ray Lawler’s The Doll Trilogy to be performed for first time since 1985

An ambitious Melbourne theatre is taking on the challenge of staging the entirety of Ray Lawler's The Doll Trilogy.

A rock band rehearses in a home-made garage studio, complete with blankets over the windows to help muffle the noise. Grants and opportunities for musicians in 2026
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Best opportunities and grants for musicians in 2026

Here are the major grants and professional development opportunities for musicians and musical arts organisations in 2026.

Photo: David Rama / Pexels. Opportunities and grants for performing artists.
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Best opportunities and grants for performing artists in 2026

Here are the major opportunities, scholarships and grants for Australian performing artists in 2026.

Artist's render of the new Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC, Brisbane. Image: Supplied.
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Brisbane's new Glasshouse Theatre set to open in March

After long delays, the 1500-seat Glasshouse Theatre will soon open in Brisbane.

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