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L-R: James Pender as Burke and Sammy J as Wills in a scene from 'Fiasco: A Burke & Wills Musical' at Melbourne Fringe. Two fair-skinned, bearded men wearing stylised 19th century costumes clutch each other in a comically exaggerated fashion.
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Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary

A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.

Karlis Zaid in The Lucky Country. Photo: Jodie Hutchinson.
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The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'

A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.

L-R: Rachael Maza and Lisa Maza in a promotional image for Malthouse Theatre's 2026 production, 'Black Light'. The photo shows two older Aboriginal woman standing beside one another but not looking at each other; they both have curly grey hair and stern, resolute expressions. The woman on the left wears a red dress; her sister standing beside her wears a white shirt and a long, beaded necklace.
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2026 season announcements: our rolling guide to the performing arts

Orchestras, recital centres, theatre companies and more: we're compiling a list of 2026 season announcements, to be updated regularly, for…

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From gamers to lovers, this symphony orchestra has something for every ear

Ever thought you could celebrate love or geek out on games through music? Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season has got…

Women with dark hair wearing beige dress standing in front of black and white photographic portrait. Tina Arena
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In conversation with Tina Arena: 50 years on from her Young Talent Time debut

Tina Arena shares career wisdoms and warnings, on the occasion of her celebratory portrait commission for the National Portrait Gallery.

ILBIJERRI's Artistic Director of almost 18 years, Dr Rachael Maza AM. The photo shows Maza, an older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman with greying hair, sitting in a leafy courtyard. She is smiling, almost laughing, and leans forward with her hands clasped and her elbows on her knees.
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Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye

After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…

Kala Gare in the MTC's 'My Brilliant Career', 2024. My Brilliant Career the musical is touring in 2026. The photo shows Gare, a fair-skinned woman with blonde hair and weaing a long sleeved white shirt and a dark blue skirt, reading a an unfolded letter and smiling. She is sitting on a pile of straw, denoting the story's rural setting.
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My Brilliant Career the musical will tour ACT and NSW in 2026

My Brilliant Career the musical plays Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong after its previously announced encore season at the Southbank Theatre…

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Opinions & Analysis

Art shouldn't make us afraid: my three principles for healthy artmaking

Percussionist, composer and author Steven Schick makes a case for optimism in art ahead of his upcoming Australian residency.

The Gympie Music Muster has grown steadily over forty-three years.
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5 lessons from the Gympie Music Muster on the impressive power of regional music festivals

The Gympie Music Muster has bucked national trends of struggling music festivals, instead demonstrating sustainable growth for four decades.

'Back to the Future: The Musical', original Broadway cast. A young man leaps into the air while playing an electric guitar, accompanied by a blaze of sparks.
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Back to the Future: The Musical set for 2025 Sydney premiere

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Award-winning musical, which is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J…

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