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‘A Body at Work’. Photo: Darren Gill. Two naked bodies lie on top of each other on a simple massage bed with their heads facing the viewer. A red light is illuminating their bodies.
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Theatre review: A Body at Work, La Mama

A dynamite debut solo from Frankie van Kan that delves into the world of strip clubs and sex work.

Defoe. Image is a man in 18th century garb, with a white wig, sitting in an armchair and holding up his arms in a querying stance.
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Theatre review: Defoe's Plague, La Mama

A befuddled but promising exploration of the life and work of Daniel Defoe.

Myth, Propaganda and Disaster and the Heirs of America. Image is a woman standing in front of a blackboard writing, the blackboard has NEW YORK 2003 in large letters.
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Prophecy comes full circle in Heirs of America

Dr Robert Reid’s sequel to Stephen Sewell’s post 9/11 classic comes at a time when so much of what the…

Disaster. Image is of ‘Le Freak’ at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2023, with a backdrop of flames behind a devilish figure with horns and one arm raised.
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Performance reviews: Myth, Propaganda and Disaster and the Heirs of America, and Le Freak, Melbourne Fringe Festival

A successful, spine-tingling sequel and good hour of circus entertainment.

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Theatre review: Cry Baby, La Mama

For chic Melburnians who are sad and want to talk about it.

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Theatre review: I Said This To the Bird, La Mama Courthouse

Performed entirely in Farsi, Dr Mammad Aidani’s bold provocation to the establishment struggles to affect.

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Theatre review: By Jane's Hand, La Mama

Austen fans will get on board, but greater directorial distance may have improved this project.

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Theatre review: Not All Dictators, La Mama

A raucous production with an ambitious political message that doesn’t quite hit the mark.

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Theatre review: An Indigenous Trilogy, La Mama

Three plays that explore issues of contemporary Indigenous life.

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Theatre review: Variations or Exit Music

An exploration of endings and beginnings in queer relationships.

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