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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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Theatre review: Death of a Salesman, STC

An energised version of a well-worn American classic.

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Theatre review: The Comedy of Errors, Melbourne Shakespeare Company

Outdoors Shakespeare for the young and old in this kid-friendly performance.

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Theatre review: Home Chat, Genesian Theatre Company

Lies and subterfuge in Noël Coward play about (possible) adultery.

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Theatre review: The Lovely Bones, New Theatre

The stage adaptation of the bestselling novel is a contemplative production.

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Theatre review: As You Like It, MTC

A big cast, a lavish set, and a legacy of high Renaissance pastoral comedy animate MTC's lockdown return.

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Alexander Berlage leads the return of live theatre with Mr Burns

Alexander Berlage is giving back to his alma mater, directing Anne Washburn’s darkly comic Mr Burns, a post-electric play, part…

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Broadway hits relaunch the city

Moulin Rouge!, Disney’s Frozen, and a renewed take on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child breathes magic back to Melbourne…

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Theatre review: The Maids

Genet’s fevered fantasy of murderous freedom is given a high definition performance by two star actors.

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Theatre review: The Rocky Horror Show

Forty-eight years later, Tasmania finally gets to jump to the left and take a step to the ri-i-i-ight.

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