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Sydney Fringe director's picks: 11 unmissable shows
Sydney Fringe's Artistic Director Patrick Kennedy reveals his picks of this year's festival, but says the real joy is often…
Can Sydney Fringe help rebuild Australia's indie theatre ecosystem? Patrick Kennedy thinks so
The Sydney Fringe Festival Director shares his plans to create a year-round force for artists.
Can Pretty Woman nab the fairytale ending and make it on stage in Australia?
After the worrying early closures of Beetlejuice and Back to the Future, the movie-to-musical path is no longer a guarantee…
Grey Gardens review: the strange story of the cult documentary turned musical
This Melbourne production is for fans of hidden musical theatre gems and admirers of the original Grey Gardens documentary.
Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue
Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.
CircusWA's young artists tackle the Anthropocene, and visa issues, in Eclipse
CircusWA talks to ArtsHub about its latest production, Eclipse, and the heartbreak around its missing artist.
First Nations festival Kindred People joins Melbourne’s crowded arts calendar
Presented by Monash University, the new festival will run biennially if its first iteration is a success.
Rise and shine, this year's Brisbane Festival has events starting at 6am
‘This year, Brisbane Festival is tuned to the frequency of this city,’ said Artistic Director Ebony Bott.
Profits or losses for contemporary dance companies: who’s in best and worst shape?
In lean times for the sector, contemporary dance companies are maintaining stability while some are securing partnerships to extend their…
A Large Attendance In The Antechamber review: Brian Lipson makes a timely return for Rising
Twenty-six years after its debut, Brian Lipson’s acclaimed A Large Attendance In The Antechamber is back in Melbourne for Rising.