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$3,880,000 over two years has been allocated to 12 small to medium companies in a new pilot program from Creative Australia. The photo is a close-up of multiple Australian $100 notes laid out and overlapping one another.
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Creative Australia trials $3.88 million program to support small to medium sector

An additional $3,880,000 investment over two years from the Federal Government will support 12 small to medium companies across the…

Shane Grant, La Mama Theatre’s acting Venue Technical Manager, discusses his role for the So you want my arts job? series. A dark-haired, middle-aged and fair-skinned man with a greying beard and glasses smiles for the camera against a green background.
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So you want my arts job: Venue Technical Manager

If you possess a broad range of technical skills, are calm under pressure and can solve problems creatively, then being…

A teenage boy with dark hair and an oversized sweater is hanging onto a railing. You're the Man by Paul Mitchell at La Mama Courthouse.
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Theatre Review: You’re The Man, La Mama Courthouse

Domestic and intergenerational violence are played out in this production.

La Mama. Image is an empty performance space in an old adapted courthouse.
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La Mama to pause public performances in 2025 after unsuccessful funding bid

Caitlin Dullard, CEO and Director, has released an update on La Mama's plans for the future.

Killing Time by Jack Hibberd. An older man in a grey jacket played by Jim Daly sprays water over a coffin towards a long haired older man kneeling on the other side of the coffin, played by Don Bridges. They are on stage in a small poky room set.
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Theatre Review: Killing Time, La Mama Courthouse

Celebrated playwright Jack Hibberd’s absurdist new farce is about time, and how it waits for no one.

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Legend of La Mama steps down

After 50 years, Artistic Director and co-CEO Dr Liz Jones AO will leave her role at the end of March.

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Right of reply: Birthday Book of Storms review

Playwright Rosemary Johns responds to ArtsHub’s review of Birthday Book of Storms.

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Theatre review: Talking to the Future

A peek at our nation’s political past confirms that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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Theatre review: Mother Courage and her Children

A resonant moment in contemporary times to restage Brecht's famous anti-war play.

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Philanthropists contribute $1M to rebuild La Mama

An alliance of philanthropic groups have donated to rebuild Carlton's La Mama Theatre, making the project 95% funded.