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Musical review: Guys & Dolls, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Guys & Dolls is a timeless, heart-warming tale, and this production offers a perfect night on the Harbour.

A young man in a blue shirt with an acoustic guitar plays on a small outdoor stage with his eyes closed. Flynn Gurry. Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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The best of the rest of the fest – Port Fairy Folk Festival

While other festivals are falling by the wayside thanks to cost of living stresses and insurance challenges, Port Fairy continues…

Woman standing in green landscape holding up sign over face. OpenField
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Immersive arts festival OpenField to take over the regional town of Berry

With the program for the second edition of OpenField Arts announced, an immersive regional festival experience is promised.

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with the Gala

The MICF Gala is a time-honoured tradition that has the funny flying at you from 23 different directions.

A classical concert with musicians on stage.
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Music review: Camerata – Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, QPAC

Camerata’s first concert of 2025 offered three exceptional classical works, with the addition of wind, brass and percussion players.  

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Theatre review: Djuna, Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Power politics explored in this queer socio-drama.

Five schoolboys in white shirts gather around a water trough.
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Theatre review: Boys on the Verge of Tears, fortyfivedownstairs

An exploration of identity and masculinity from youth to adulthood.

The original 2023 season of 'Monumental' at Brunswick Picture House.
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How circus arts strengthen young people’s mental health and social connections, new report details

The report, commissioned by Spaghetti Circus and conducted by Patternmakers, has national implications.

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Theatre review: Is That You, Ruthie? Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The journey of a mother and daughter separated by the government’s removal policy is a heartbreaking tale of courage and…

Two performers in black dancing.
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Dance review: Somos, Arts Centre Melbourne

Rafael Bonachela’s passionate and 'most Spanish' work triumphs in a perfect, intimate setting.

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