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Five women in sepia tones against a pink backdrop. Performers in 'Seen & Heard'.
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Performance review: Seen & Heard, Trades Hall

Funny, touching, thoughtful and with glitter – what more could you want!

A young man with brown floppy hair, Arthur Hull.
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Performance review: Flop, Trades Hall

Celebrating the blood, sweat and talent invested in Broadway’s least successful musicals, Arthur Hull more than delivers the goods in…

An Indian man, Ceejay Singh, is standing next to three signposts that say 'New Dehli,'Adelaide' and 'Sydney'
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Comedy Review: The Good Immigrant, Trades Hall

A new Indian immigrant to Australia reflects on culture shocks and similarities between the two countries.

a heritage theatre building on the corner of two streets with many wires crossing in front of it. National Theatre
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National Theatre to receive new façade and interior refurbishment

Renovations continue apace at the performing arts venue in Melbourne's bayside suburb.

A woman in a pink party hat with streamers behind her is sitting in a coffin. The Dilly Dally of Death and Dying.
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Performance review: The Dilly Dally of Death and Dying, Trades Hall

An ambitious but slightly confused adventure about being diagnosed with terminal or chronic illness.

A woman, Ruva Ngwenya, is singing on stage as Tina Turner. She is wearing a short, brown chain-mail dress. There are bright lights behind her.
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Musical review: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Princess Theatre

This musical, while not simply the best, is still pretty good.

Four women of 'Grrrl Power' in shades of green, blue and purple.
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Performance review: GRRRL Power, Trades Hall

A celebration of girl bands over the past 80 years.

A woman with short blonde curls wearing a strapless top is holding a can of VB beer. There are two kewpie dolls behind her on a white sheet background. This is the dust we're in by Hot Lunch.
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Theatre review: This is the dust we’re in, Meat Market Stables

A tribute to Ray Lawler's iconic play, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.

Against a fiery background a man is starring at his metal counterpart. Beowulf: Reforged.
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Theatre review: Beowulf: Reforged, Waterside Forge

A must-see hour of storytelling for fans of folklore, fantasy and the storytelling art form itself.

Silhouette of figures on stage with orange back lighting. Touring live theatre
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Performance exchange – the new way of touring?

It's a 'Disaster' waiting to happen – and that's a good thing for all involved. Find out how the NZ…

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