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Dance review: The Chronicles, RISING, Playhouse Arts Centre Melbourne

An epic multimedia dance feat that travels from womb to tomb.

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Flying Fruit Fly Circus appointed head tenant of state-of-the-art circus centre in Melbourne

The former Circus Oz training and rehearsal centre in Collingwood, renamed Circus Centre Melbourne, is expected to open its doors…

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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week: pub quiz literary questions, King’s Birthday Honours List, choosing a career…

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Theatre review: The Assignment, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville

A coming-of-age comedy drama set in the 80s.

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Performance review: The Act, RISING, Chunky Move Studios

A movement/theatre hybrid delving into the parallels and disconnections between dance and sex work.

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Immersive review: Prison Island Melbourne, Docklands

34 cells offer escape room challenges of varying difficulties.

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The art of intimacy: how cabaret artists connect with you from the stage

Adelaide Cabaret Festival artists share their stories of fostering connection with audiences and breaking down the fourth wall on even…

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Music review: From Harbour to Harbour 2, National Theatre

A joyous celebration of southern Iranian traditional music with Australian Indigenous collaborations.

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Theatre review: Heartbreak Hotel, RISING, The Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne

'You'll be so lonely, baby...' New Zealand's EBKM brings a show about heartbreak to this year's RISING.

A large outdoor installation showing the words in white neon capitals ‘I’VE CREATED A NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM | TAKE A KNEE AND SCREAM UNTIL YOU CAN’T BREATHE”.
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Festival review: Dark Mofo 2025 Week One

Dark Mofo returns to the embrace of an enthusiastic crowd after a one-year hiatus. Here are the top 2025 highlights.

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