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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: famous opening lines, Venice Biennale curator's death, a 75-25 arts space…
Musical review: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Hayes Theatre
A melodramatic musical farce set in Madrid in the late 1980s.
5 reasons why running your own performing arts school might be your best career move yet
Channel your love for the performing arts in a new direction, and nurture the creative dreams of the next generation…
Theatre review: The Wrong Gods, Belvoir St Theatre
This thought-provoking but not entirely satisfying tale by S. Shakthidharan explores the cost of progress and development in 20th century…
Opera review: Flight, Her Majesty’s Theatre
State Opera South Australia’s ‘Flight’ is opera for our times.
A 40th anniversary season highlights the best of Australia’s contemporary dance
The Australasian Dance Collective showcases 'Blue', an enticing triple bill, in a celebratory Gala event.
Sharing Trent Dalton's 'Love Stories' on stage: 2025 national tour
From September, the play will be travelling outside Brisbane for the very first time.
A taste of what's to come at the Australian Musical Theatre Festival 2025
This May, Tasmanian talent shares Launceston stages with international acts.
Musical review: Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, State Theatre Sydney/Melbourne Comedy Theatre
It’s not seamless but most will enjoy this spirited take on Tolkien’s epic tale.
Ballet review: Manon, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
A technically and emotionally challenging ballet that, despite its traditional staging, still asks relevant questions today.